SUPER PC: How to Run Multiple Monitors on a Single Computer System

How to Run Multiple Monitors on a Single Computer System
There are only two components you will definitely need in order to run multiple monitors on your computer system. You will need computer hardware that can support multiple monitors and you will need the monitors. Then, there are other components like Multi-Monitor Desk Stands that are not essential, but will keep your monitor arrangement organized and looking impressive. Using a multi-monitor stand will also allow you to arrange your monitors in levels that you can't achieve with a flat workstation desk.
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Types of Multiple Monitor Hardware
You will need to have either internal or external computer hardware that can support the amount of monitors you wish to use. The best way to support multi-monitors is to have a computer with the proper multi-monitor graphics card configuration that supports the amount of monitors you intend to use. Here are the three Hardware Options that are available to support multiple screens.

Buy a Multiple Monitor Ready Computer - Although this is is one of the more expensive solutions, this option is recommended for those who need the most stable and reliable solution, with the best performance. It's also the easiest option for the technically challenged. Our multi-monitor computer systems are competitively priced to compete with ordinary computer systems.

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Install a Multiple Monitor Graphics Card inside your PC - Most personal computers only support a single monitor. However, you can replace your current graphics card with a multi-monitor graphics card.

Use an External Multi-Monitor Display Adapter - This option is the most inexpensive solution to add an extra monitor to your computer. It converts a USB port into a VGA or DVI monitor output, depending on which type your monitor This solution would only be recommended for home users who will mainly use the extra monitor for Surfing the web, viewing documents, and other simple and mild graphical situations. You can add an extra monitor per adapter you install, but make sure you have enough USB ports available. It would not be recommended for professional users or video intense environments.

• External Multiple Monitor Controller Box - This solution allows the user to transform a single monitor output into multiple outputs. This is a great solution for anyone, but especially for those who wish to have a portable multi-monitor solution that they can use with any computer. This way you can transfer your monitors or multi-monitor array to any other computer system. For example: You can use it with your desktop at home, but can also take it with you while traveling and use it with your laptop.

• Matrox External Multiple Monitor Adapters - Matrox has developed two external multi-monitor adapters in which you can add multiple monitors to your computer. The Matrox DualHead2Go will transform a single VGA or DVI output into a dual monitor output. The Matrox TripleHead2Go will allow you to support three monitors. If you are using these adapters with your laptop's external monitor port, you can achieve three monitors with the DualHead2Go and four monitors with the TripleHead2Go (this includes your laptop screen).     

• USB Powered External Display Adapters - Using a USB Display Adapter is the probably the least expensive solution to add an extra monitor to your laptop or PC. You can add an extra screen per adapter you install. You just have to make sure you have enough available USB ports on your computer. This solution is recommended for the casual user who wants to add an extra monitor or two for webs surfing, reading documents, and other low impact activities. This solution, although fairly reliable, is not recommended for the Professional user, or for video intense environments.
  

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SUPER PC | Multiple Monitor Quad Display Array | NEC Brand VESA Mount LCDs

NEC Displays are for those who want the best quality VESA mountable LCD screens for their multiple monitor environment! All of our NEC brand LCD Displays come with a comfortable Three year Warranty (Four Years for some models) to ensure that your investment is protected! To purchase this NEC Multi-LCD Display, simply choose the Monitor Model/Size you prefer from the option menu above, and click on the Update Price button, before adding the item to your shopping cart. This Quad LCD Array will only work with a proper hardware configuration. Below, we have outlined the various hardware options which will support this multiple monitor display! We have also provided links to the specifications of each LCD model in the options configurator. We strive to offer the lowest prices for multiple monitor arrays and will attempt to match, or beat the price of the competition, for identical specifications. If you need assistance choosing the right model for you, please don't hesitate to contact us and one of our experts will consult with you for free!Get more productive and efficient with SUPER PC's NEC Multi Monitor Array Display. Not only will your physical workspace become more organized, so will your computer's desktop environment! Using Multiple Screens will expand your creativity & increase your productivity. While you might not realize it now, using multiple monitors is actually easier and more intuitive than using only a single monitor. It only takes a few minutes to see how each interactive monitor increases your work flow potential! You will begin to visualize your ideas in a refreshing new way!

Important: How to Use this Product? To use this Quad Monitor Array with a single PC or Laptop, you must have internal or external computer hardware that will support the use of four monitors. This is not a common feature for most computers. There are several ways in which you can utilize this NEC Quad LCD Multi-Monitor Array. The following solutions are available in the options above, for your convenience! 1) You can purchase a "ready out of the box" SUPER PC Quad Monitor Computer System (Recommended) 2) You can replace your current Graphics Card with a Quad Monitor Graphics Card price! (Recommended) Click here to view our selection of Four Monitor Video Cards     For most users we recommend the following video cards for best performance, compatibility, and price! PCI Express16 Slots: ATI FirePro Quad-View 2450 Workstation Graphics Card PCI-Ex16 PCI Express1 Slots: ATI FirePro Quad-View 2450 Workstation Graphics Card PCI-Ex1 PCI Standard Slots: ATI FireMV Quad Monitor 128MB DDR PCI Standard 3) You can use an External Multiple Monitor Adapter. There are several kinds available in our store: Xtreme4VS Quad Screen Video Wall Controller. This controller converts a single DVI or VGA output into 4 Outputs with many options of control. Great for Desktops and perfect for Laptops with VGA Output (Achieve 5 Screens with Laptops) (Recommended) Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Edition - If you have a desktop computer with a Dual Monitor Graphics Card you can use two of these adapters to achieve four screens. Use one adapter with each monitor output to double your outputs. To check your computer for compatibility, click here. (Recommended) Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital Edition - If you have a desktop computer with a Dual Monitor Graphics Card you can use one of these adapters to achieve four screens. To check your PC for compatibility, click here. USB to VGA Adapter - This adapter allows you to add an additional VGA monitor through a USB port. If you have a dual monitor graphics card, you would need two of these to achieve four monitors. If you have a single monitor system, you would need three. USB to DVI Adapter - This adapter allows you to add an additional DVI monitor through a USB port. If you have a dual monitor graphics card, you would need two of these to achieve four monitors. If you have a single monitor system, you would need three. Make sure you have enough USB ports. 4) You can use four separate computers (or two dual monitor computers).  However, windows across computers will not be interactive with each other. This usage of the multi display is recommended for organizing multiple computer environments. By adding an appropriate KVM switch, the user can control multiple computers from a single keyboard and mouse station.

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SUPER PC and Chief offer a variety of innovative monitor mounting solutions from wall or desk mounts to mounts for multiple monitors. Chief's monitor mounts offer smooth, fluid height adjustment to accommodate the vast majority of users and Centris™ Technology provides easy fingertip tilt and side-to-side pivot to achieve proper ergonomic alignment. Chief monitor mounts improve employee wellness, and save space with better utilization of the workstation footprint. Single and multiple monitor mounts are available for desk, pole, slat wall and wall mounting needs.

A Multiple Monitor Trading Computer can help you Profit: For Stock Market and Forex Day Traders!

Don’t be a fool and believe that any computer is good enough for day trading. The fact of the matter is that professional day traders use professional trading computers, and they do so for a whole multitude of great reasons. In this article we’re going to talk about what a trading computer is and how you can use a trading computer to make your day trading or FOREX trading business more profitable. Day trading, as a general rule, revolves around being able to quickly make important decisions and then act on those decisions on a moment’s notice. In other words, you don’t really have time to mess around once you’ve decided that you need to make a trade. This is why having the appropriate equipment is so important. This day in age, there is no reason for a day trader to have a computer with a processor slower than the i5 from Pentium. Likewise, you should not even consider operating with less than 4 GB of RAM (or memory.) The number of monitors that you use is important. I can’t stress this enough. Using a single monitor computer is not enough. You need at least 2 monitors to sufficiently view all of the charts, graphs and programs, however, most day traders prefer at least 4 monitors. There are several ways you can accomplish hooking up multiple monitors for your trading computer. If you’re only using two monitors, then you are in luck because most video cards have two monitor outputs and can handle 2 monitors without too much trouble. However, if you want to use more than 2 monitors then you either need a special video card that allows you to hook up multiple monitors (and has sufficient GPU power to run them), or an adapter that will allow you to hook up multiple monitors. Both options will work, however, if you’re building a new trading computer, then ideally you’ll just add the video cards you need as you piece it together. Either the video card or the adapter will cost upwards of $350, but it’s worth it in the long run. Personally I use 4 monitors to trade and that’s plenty for my needs. Each monitor is assigned a specific function that doesn’t ever change. In fact, when I start my computer, those programs that I use automatically load up to each of the monitors for the function that they’ve been assigned. This works great- I don’t have to think about anything- I just hit the on switch. Furthermore, I only use my trading computer for stock trading, nothing else. No other programs, no other functions. I have a small laptop that I keep nearby for personal use. I’ll get more into why here in a few minutes, but you must know that your trading computer shouldn’t be used for any other function. Another thing to keep in mind when you are building your trading computer is your internet connection. You need to have a solid, fast connection as well as a solid backup connection. 10Mbs should be your minimum, but I really recommend that you go with a 20Mbs or upward.
The last thing that you want is to get a connection that isn’t fast enough to handle all the up/down data and lag a transaction. Most cable companies are now offering 50Mbs connections and honestly, these are perfect. Verizon’s FIOS service is another great option (although they aren’t available in many areas yet. Keep in mind too, you should never do trading in public places where connections may become unreliable. The library, Starbucks, etc- these are bad ideas. Make sure you stay away. For your back up connection, it’s a good idea to use another provider. I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve been working and my cable internet goes down (I’m in Florida, so thunderstorms are common and we often see our cable go out.) My back up is an 6Mbs DSL connection. It’s not super fast, but I can usually count on it being up in the event that I need a quick backup. It’s setup on its own router, so in the event that I need to use it, all I have to do is switch over via my desktop settings. As a little tip, make that if you use this setup, you label your routers something easy to remember, like Router 1 and Router 2 or “main” and “backup” - the last thing you need is to worry about which router you want to connect to in the mean time. Something that a lot of people just getting into day trading may not realize is that you need access to real time data, which you can’t simply get free. Most of the stats you see elsewhere are delayed 10-15 minutes, sometimes more. This simply will not do for a day trader, so you must purchase a data feed from your broker or another service. It will end up costing an additional $100 a month, but it is a must have if you want to be successful. If you’re considering building a day trading computer on your own, then more power to you. Seriously though, I recommend you do something more productive with your time and leave the computer building to the experts. Here’s what I suggest, go visit multi-monitors.com and browse around. Check out the basic prices that they offer on some of the varieties of computers that they have. Then give them a call. Talk with one of their staff about what you are going to do and let them help you come up with a solid custom day trading computer for you. There’s no need to worry yourself to death over buying the right components when you can talk with an expert about what you need to make your day trading computer work properly. Hopefully you’ve found this article about day trading computers helpful. It’s not supposed to be a substitute for a solid education on day trading, but it should get you going in the right direction.