Another dual Monitor Question

[puma]

Very simply.. is there a way to hook up two monitors where they will be powered via the video card? I don't want to use a USB connection because I don't like how washed out and crappy the display looks when done this way.

Is this even possible without getting monitors that support something specific like chaining?

 

[godashram]

powered?

From what i have read, it you have 2 displayport 1.2 monitors with DP in AND out, you can daisy chain the video and it'll work. I have also read some hit and miss about DisplayPort hubs.

http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/...aisy-chaining-monitors-displayport-1-2-a.html

 

[puma]

Thanks for the reply. Ok I was hoping that there was another way, kind of disappointed there aren't just two ports on the dock.

 

[the_new_normal]

There is another way, but it's expensive (relatively) and I haven't heard any feedback from anyone trying it.
A display port hub can output 2 screens:

Here's an example (just the first one I came across)
UltraAV® Mini DisplayPort 1.2 MST Multi-Display Hub

 

[Nuspieds]

powered?

From what i have read, it you have 2 displayport 1.2 monitors with DP in AND out, you can daisy chain the video and it'll work. I have also read some hit and miss about DisplayPort hubs.

http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/...aisy-chaining-monitors-displayport-1-2-a.html

To clarify, as stated in that other thread, only one monitor needs to be DP 1.2-compliant and have the DP output port--and that's the monitor that's directly connected to the Surface. The very last monitor in a DP chain can be DP 1.1-compliant monitor with no DP output ports.

 

[Nuspieds]

Thanks for the reply. Ok I was hoping that there was another way, kind of disappointed there aren't just two ports on the dock.

Prior to the SP2, DP daisy-chaining was not possible on the SP1. As a result, I went with the USB approach. As much I was worried about lag and performance before I jumped in, after all was said and done, that setup worked beautifully and I have no complaints whatsoever!

I experienced no performance or lag issues--all while sharing the USB 3 port with Gigabit internet connection and other USB 3 devices. I would definitely recommend this approach to anyone looking for an inexpensive multi-monitor solution.

 

[puma]

hmm this looks interesting. I want to make this my primary computer, but I need the two monitors (without being washed out)... i will let you know if I try this.