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Alienware 7 R3 How many additional monitors can i use?
I have just bought an Alienware 7 R3 and want additional screen area ideally i would like to run 2 additional screens along with the laptops own,
I understand i can use the HDMI port and attach a large double size monitor but the configuration i would like works better with individual monitors.
Thanks in advance for your help
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June 17th, 2016 08:00
Hello,
This computer comes with 1 HDMI port, therefor it only support 1 external monitor. The dual HDMI port adapter is not something we’ve certified on it.
hindesite
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June 17th, 2016 16:00
Sure, it has only one HDMI port, but what about the USB-C/DP/Thunderbolt port on the side? How many displays can be run off that?
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June 20th, 2016 10:00
The unit officially supports 1 external screen plus the LCD. USB C + DP adapter isn't officially supported (neither are any other adapters).
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August 11th, 2016 00:00
I'm a bit confused here, can you help?
The website description for the ports on the 17R3 says:
1 Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet IPV6
3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
1 Thunderbolt™ 3 Port (USB Type-C™ with Support for SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort)
1 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
1 HDMI 2.0 Output
I'm trying to understand why I'm wrong in thinking that Display Port means that the system supports a monitor, connected to that port, and probably without an adapter.