Mac Pro -- 3 monitors?

Buds · Buds #1 (**permalink**)

07-22-2011, 10:43 AM

Hey All,

I've got a brand new Mac Pro (single Radeon 5870) and I'm trying to connect three monitors to it. I've got two 22in Dell's and a 19in dell. The 22's will run at 1920x1080 and the 19 runs 1440x900. However when I plug all three in (one via DVI and two via mini display to dvi adapters, only two of the monitors get recognized. I've even tried using a mini display port to Dual Link DVI adapter to no avail. Anyone have any ideas? It shouldn't be this complicated

Thanks!

BoiseAuctioneer · BoiseAuctioneer #2 (**permalink**)

09-13-2011, 09:59 AM

you will need one of these for the 2nd additional monitor

NewerTech NWTVIDU2DVIA USB to HD Display Adapter... in stock at OWC

Ttaylor394 · Ttaylor394 #3 (**permalink**)

09-13-2011, 05:38 PM

I'm sure you have loads of reasons to buy a new Mac Pro but there is this little snippet of info...
Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone

good luck with that ever you decide to keep/return

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Buds #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 11, 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Too many to specify! :)	07-22-2011, 10:43 AM Hey All, I've got a brand new Mac Pro (single Radeon 5870) and I'm trying to connect three monitors to it. I've got two 22in Dell's and a 19in dell. The 22's will run at 1920x1080 and the 19 runs 1440x900. However when I plug all three in (one via DVI and two via mini display to dvi adapters, only two of the monitors get recognized. I've even tried using a mini display port to Dual Link DVI adapter to no avail. Anyone have any ideas? It shouldn't be this complicated Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

BoiseAuctioneer #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 27, 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 51 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro	09-13-2011, 09:59 AM you will need one of these for the 2nd additional monitor NewerTech NWTVIDU2DVIA USB to HD Display Adapter... in stock at OWC
	QUOTE Thanks

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