3rd display for iMac

magnethead · magnethead #1 (**permalink**)

06-28-2011, 07:58 PM

At my workplace, I would like to add a 3rd display to my iMac workstation. I do website development, and usually have a good 5 or 6 layers of windows stacked on both displays. I already have the third display, but no way to attach it. What USB graphics cards will work with the iMac reliably? I already asked my boss, and it has been approved. I just have to tell them which one to order.

magnethead · magnethead #2 (**permalink**)

06-29-2011, 03:06 AM

This is the unit I have in mind: Newegg.com - IOGEAR External DVI Video Adapter GUC2020DW6 USB to DVI Interface

I am wary that it is powered strictly off the 5V line- would be more comfortable with a dedicated power supply.

Housekat · Housekat #3 (**permalink**)

06-29-2011, 11:04 AM

Multiple Monitors for Laptops | Multi-monitors
This is also another solution to your problem, its not a usb connection.

magnethead · magnethead #4 (**permalink**)

06-30-2011, 02:35 AM

but it's also $191. I have a $100 limit.

Boosted_Brian · Boosted_Brian #5 (**permalink**)

06-30-2011, 04:02 AM

Here is a nice read. He was using a MBP but I am sure the same device can be used with an iMac.

magnethead · magnethead #6 (**permalink**)

06-30-2011, 02:57 PM

BINGO. I was looking at those ones, the reviews were off bc of the driver issue. Thank you! Glad I wasn't the only one with the monitor dilemma

Housekat · Housekat #7 (**permalink**)

06-30-2011, 04:46 PM

you realize what you linked is the same thing I linked, mine is just up to date with the actual displayport multimonitor so you don't lose any resolution and there are no driver issues.

magnethead · magnethead #8 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 01:23 AM

Here is what I went with: FRYS.com*|*ATEN

I got the DVI for the work computer and a VGA for my Hackintosh (I have a 9800 & 7800, but OSX don't allow both to run at once) so now I'll have 3 displays at home and work. I'm happy.

I got the driver straight from DisplayLink: DisplayLink: Mac OS X Software

magnethead · magnethead #9 (**permalink**)

07-01-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housekat

you realize what you linked is the same thing I linked, mine is just up to date with the actual displayport multimonitor so you don't lose any resolution and there are no driver issues.

I'm confused. You linked to a Matrox DH2G.....? (Which would theoretically work since both secondary work displays are 19" Mitsubishi digital CRT's, but wayyyyyy......yyyyyy out of budget)

This is the sad pseudo-multiscreen setup that my coworker and I have been using for awhile now....

Boosted_Brian · Boosted_Brian #10 (**permalink**)

07-02-2011, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housekat

you realize what you linked is the same thing I linked, mine is just up to date with the actual displayport multimonitor so you don't lose any resolution and there are no driver issues.

Not even close. Did you read the whole article or just the beginning?

Housekat #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 76 Mac Specs: 2010 27 iMac 2.93	06-30-2011, 04:46 PM you realize what you linked is the same thing I linked, mine is just up to date with the actual displayport multimonitor so you don't lose any resolution and there are no driver issues. iMac 2.93 i7 8GB 5750 2010 Macbook 2.4 intel Core 2 Duo 4GB iPhone 4S 16GB & iPhone 4S 32GB iPad 16GB
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magnethead #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	06-28-2011, 07:58 PM At my workplace, I would like to add a 3rd display to my iMac workstation. I do website development, and usually have a good 5 or 6 layers of windows stacked on both displays. I already have the third display, but no way to attach it. What USB graphics cards will work with the iMac reliably? I already asked my boss, and it has been approved. I just have to tell them which one to order.
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magnethead #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	06-29-2011, 03:06 AM This is the unit I have in mind: Newegg.com - IOGEAR External DVI Video Adapter GUC2020DW6 USB to DVI Interface I am wary that it is powered strictly off the 5V line- would be more comfortable with a dedicated power supply.
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magnethead #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	06-30-2011, 02:35 AM but it's also $191. I have a $100 limit.
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Boosted_Brian #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Tallahassee Posts: 68 Mac Specs: 2011 MacBook Pro, 2.3 GHz i7, 8GB Ram, 750GB HD, Hi-Res AG screen	06-30-2011, 04:02 AM Here is a nice read. He was using a MBP but I am sure the same device can be used with an iMac.
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magnethead #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	06-30-2011, 02:57 PM BINGO. I was looking at those ones, the reviews were off bc of the driver issue. Thank you! Glad I wasn't the only one with the monitor dilemma
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magnethead #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2011 Posts: 9	07-01-2011, 01:23 AM Here is what I went with: FRYS.com\|ATEN I got the DVI for the work computer and a VGA for my Hackintosh (I have a 9800 & 7800, but OSX don't allow both to run at once) so now I'll have 3 displays at home and work. I'm happy. I got the driver straight from DisplayLink: DisplayLink: Mac OS X Software
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