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    I wonder if it is something that can split 1 dvi port into 2? Or any other solution that can make me get 3 monitors.

    When i started boxing, i used 2 computers with 3 monitors. Now i have 1 pc, with only 2 monitors, and i really miss the 3. monitor..

    I have a nVidia geForce GTX 260 btw
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wokomehee View Post
    I wonder if it is something that can split 1 dvi port into 2? Or any other solution that can make me get 3 monitors.

    When i started boxing, i used 2 computers with 3 monitors. Now i have 1 pc, with only 2 monitors, and i really miss the 3. monitor..

    I have a nVidia geForce GTX 260 btw
    No. If you did do that you would just be mirroring the monitor you were spliitting -- It would be the same output split
    into 2 monitors.

    You could always just pick up a cheapo video card for a third monitor and not use it for gaming. Or... you might also
    think about picking up a new video card and use the old 260 as the "cheapo" video card for a third monitor (assuming
    your current system would benefit from/utilize a new video card).
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    Thanks! =) Might go for another card then, hmm =)
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    IMO i would snatch up a GTX560 Ti while they are still pretty cheap, run 2 monitors off it and one of your 260. i do something similar to that but with the 3gb 580's
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    Thanks =) ...is it this http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=622728 ? Norwegian site tho..
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    I like the 2GB models myself for us multiboxers:

    http://www.komplett.no/k/search.aspx?q=560ti%202gb

    Anything in that list besides the 2WIN version is fine if you can afford the slight price increase from 1GB to 2GB. Technically, that
    2WIN card in the list can support 3 monitors on its own but, I have a feeling you might run into issues with that special dual-GPU
    card while multiboxing.
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    Thank you! ...yes, ill go for 2GB, didnt see that one yesterday =)
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    There is also the Triple Head 2 go or Double Head to go. I've used this on a laptop to get four screens(including the laptop screen). It basically runs the extended desktop as one large very wide monitor.

    http://www.amazon.com/Matrox-TripleH.../dp/B000RMQZ96

    The quality will obviously not be as good as a second card; I didn't have any issues using it however I wasn't gaming with it.
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    Seems like its about the same price (with shipping), so ill go for the card. Thank you for all replies =)

    ...now, if i only find a nice stand for 3 monitors im happy
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