Dual Monitor setup

travi

Well-Known Member
#11
If you have a single VGA, then following two options are available:

1. VGA Y-splitter: Be careful, it will give two monitor output, but they will display the same output. It doesn't cost much.

2. Independent multi-monitor setup
You could use a multi-port Graphics card, or another popular usb-vga device that has a graphics chipset built into it. You can have 2,3,4... independent displays. Might have seen in some prop-trading images.

Don't fall for the usb-vga mirrored devices, they will also just mirror your main screen on the second one. This device is for compact laptops/notebooks that don't have VGA/HDMI port. Good for presentations etc
 
#12
If u r talking abt normal pc with separate cpu, then there is only one vga port and only one monitor can be connected. Maybe some dual vga cables r present but i m not sure whether it ll work or not.
I saw this lenovo all in one pc at ICICI Bank branch, they r real space saver though.
vijkris, most modern day computers come with additional vga ports. If your cpu unit doesn't have an additional vga output, chances are that there will be atleast a dvi output. Some cpu units have all three outputs.

My lenovo all in one pc doesn't have vga nor vdi. Just has hdmi :(
 
#13
2. Independent multi-monitor setup
You could use a multi-port Graphics card, or another popular usb-vga device that has a graphics chipset built into it. You can have 2,3,4... independent displays. Might have seen in some prop-trading images.
travi, could you kindly elaborate on the setup involving more than 2 monitors? What is this graaphic card called? and does it have to installed into your computer or its an external device? Sorry, i am very bad with hardware.
I really feel that i need more than 2 monitors to watch multiple stocks. The market is so big that even on a dull day some or the other stock is moving. Not that i can track the whole market but there are about 8-10 stocks i track regularly and doing it is very hard on one screen.
 

vijkris

Learner and Follower
#14
vijkris, most modern day computers come with additional vga ports. If your cpu unit doesn't have an additional vga output, chances are that there will be atleast a dvi output. Some cpu units have all three outputs.

My lenovo all in one pc doesn't have vga nor vdi. Just has hdmi :(
Hmmm.. mine z 10 yr old pc, now that is also not working. :lol:
it has only one vga port.
i suppose external graphics card will also have vga port along with vga port from motherboard.

So now u have limited option i think, searching for monitor with hdmi is the option. Or else led/lcd tv is also an option.
 
#15
Hmmm.. mine z 10 yr old pc, now that is also not working. :lol:
it has only one vga port.
:lol::lol: Please update to a newer computer. A trader needs a good tool and a reliable computer is one of them. I dont have much knowledge of computers but i know that a 5 year old celeron cpu will be sufficient and very affordable for trading purpose.
 
#16
:lol::lol: Please update to a newer computer. A trader needs a good tool and a reliable computer is one of them. I dont have much knowledge of computers but i know that a 5 year old celeron cpu will be sufficient and very affordable for trading purpose.
One monitor and good net n power backup is enough for trading.Jada Dimag ka dahi mat karo result will be zero.:thumb:
 

travi

Well-Known Member
#18
travi, could you kindly elaborate on the setup involving more than 2 monitors? What is this graaphic card called? and does it have to installed into your computer or its an external device? Sorry, i am very bad with hardware.
I really feel that i need more than 2 monitors to watch multiple stocks. The market is so big that even on a dull day some or the other stock is moving. Not that i can track the whole market but there are about 8-10 stocks i track regularly and doing it is very hard on one screen.
Look for similar devices like this:
http://www.amazon.in/StarTech-External-Video-Monitor-Adapter/dp/B005G306I2