Can you use an HDMI spliter with system graphics card

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  1. Posts : 477
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit SP1
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    Can you use an HDMI spliter with system graphics card


    I installed a HDMI splitter card to split my Dish TV HDMI signal between two TV's in my office...working fine with no issues.

    For my PC...I run a 2 monitor setup...just replaced and old DVI Viewsonic that was fading out with a new Asus with HDMI port. My second monitor is a Samsung connected via it's HDMI port to my NVIDIA GeForce GT630 card...the new monitor (ASUS) is connected via a dvi cable.

    Question is can I add another in-line splitter like I did with the Dish TV signals to the NVIDIA card to connect both new HDMI moniors to the NVIDIA GeForce GT630 without any issues or chance of damage to the GT630 ?

    Splitter works flawlessly with the Dish HDMI signal to the two TVs...so any issues adding an HDMI splitter to run both HDMI monitors off the one HDMI port on the on the PCs NVIDIA GeForce GT630 ??

    Thanks...TiminAz
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  2. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #2

    running 2 monitors off one port on the gpu would result in a mirrored image of the first monitor (if it works at all).
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Really, it will just be a duplicate, so what`s the point you won`t gain anything.

    Aren`t there 3 video outputs on the video card ?

    Use the 3 ports, however you have to make it work.

    Question, were you able to watch 2 different tv channels at the same time at your office ? Did you have a box at each tv ?
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  4. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    AddRAM said:
    Really, it will just be a duplicate, so what`s the point you won`t gain anything...
    Different people have different needs. I have my TV cloned with my monitor and someday plan on having two TVs connected to the same HDMI source: one in the bedroom and one in the living room. The OP may just want to be able to watch the same shows on TVs in different rooms.
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    If you say so

    So I`d say to the OP, it would be fine to run the splitter. As my daughter says...........YOLO
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  6. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #6

    It might be necessary to use an amplified splitter.
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  7. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #7

    It's supposed to be DVI then HDMI then Mini port This card in the picture has 2 DVI and 2 HDMI when setting up three monitors you need to use 1 DVI and 2x HDMI

    I have two Monitors each one is hooked up to a different port on 1 card 1xDVI 1XHDMI no need for a splitter forgive my sloppy presentation
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  8. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    I would be concerned with using an HDMI splitter and both monitors trying to send EDID information to the graphics card at the same time. It shouldn't hurt the card, but it might confuse it so that it doesn't put out a proper signal.
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  9. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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    Mellon Head said:
    I would be concerned with using an HDMI splitter and both monitors trying to send EDID information to the graphics card at the same time. It shouldn't hurt the card, but it might confuse it so that it doesn't put out a proper signal.
    That is why i showed them the ports to use it's not hard and it's a simple adjustment
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  10. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    Solarstarshines said:
    That is why i showed them the ports to use it's not hard and it's a simple adjustment
    Agreed. And +1 for the artwork. :)
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