Acer aspire v3-372 Dual Monitor hat are the options do I have.

Hello,

I have a Acer aspire v3-372. I know it's an old model but still in working condition. Recently started working from home so i need 2 monitor setup now. But I did some research online and also some suppliers told me it's not possible for me to use my USB C out to connect to a HDMI adapter because USB port and USB C port dont have video out itseems.

Is this accurate? This means what are the options do I have.

I cannot just use a HDMI splitter because splitters will only mirror the display and it won't extend the display right?

Can someone suggest any other ideas please?

Thanks

KEv

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

Accepted answers

JackE

You must use an active USB-to-HDMI or -DisplayPort or -VGA video signal converter for data only USB ports that don;t natively support alternate mode video output.. Other Acer users have reported the following USB-to-Video signal converters and docks work. The main drawback is that frame or refresh rates are less than 30Hz so unsuitable if you work on games or game while you work. 🙂

usb-2-video signal converters

hdmi form factor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0811LTJ1H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2Q675KK39AE01&psc=1

https://i-tec.pro/en/produkt/u3dual4kdp-2/

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/951662#Comment_951662

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00698ZUHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.startech.com/en-us/audio-video-products/usb32hdes

displayport form factor

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Resolution/dp/B018YHTUNI/ref=sr_1_10?crid=35VF6GFPGK43N&dchild=1&keywords=cable+matters+usbc+to+displayport+adapter&qid=1598400106&s=electronics&sprefix=cable+matters+usb+to+displayport%2Celectronics%2C171&sr=1-10

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W3ZSYF1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/

https://www.displaylink.com/products

dock converters

https://www.amazon.com/WAVLINK-Universal-DisplayPort-2xDisplay-Ethernet/dp/B08G1H7ZGJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WWKEJ8CPRUCP&keywords=wavlink+69dk5&qid=1654690060&sprefix=Wavlink+69DK5%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

WAVLINK ‎UG69DK1 from amazon

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JackE

You must use an active USB-to-HDMI or -DisplayPort or -VGA video signal converter for data only USB ports that don;t natively support alternate mode video output.. Other Acer users have reported the following USB-to-Video signal converters and docks work. The main drawback is that frame or refresh rates are less than 30Hz so unsuitable if you work on games or game while you work. 🙂

usb-2-video signal converters

hdmi form factor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0811LTJ1H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2Q675KK39AE01&psc=1

https://i-tec.pro/en/produkt/u3dual4kdp-2/

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/951662#Comment_951662

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00698ZUHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.startech.com/en-us/audio-video-products/usb32hdes

displayport form factor

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-DisplayPort-Supporting-Resolution/dp/B018YHTUNI/ref=sr_1_10?crid=35VF6GFPGK43N&dchild=1&keywords=cable+matters+usbc+to+displayport+adapter&qid=1598400106&s=electronics&sprefix=cable+matters+usb+to+displayport%2Celectronics%2C171&sr=1-10

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W3ZSYF1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPEV1XK/

https://www.displaylink.com/products

dock converters

https://www.amazon.com/WAVLINK-Universal-DisplayPort-2xDisplay-Ethernet/dp/B08G1H7ZGJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WWKEJ8CPRUCP&keywords=wavlink+69dk5&qid=1654690060&sprefix=Wavlink+69DK5%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

WAVLINK ‎UG69DK1 from amazon

ksmith08

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1169992#Comment_1169992

Thanks so much for the reply. Now I understand I need one of these 2-

Active USB to HDMI adapter

Active USB to VGA adapter

I dont have a display port thats why.

Thank you, once again.

ksmith08

Just wanted to give an update. I bought this adapter and it's working great! - https://www.amazon.sg/gp/product/B09R47RD5M?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image I can now connect via my USB C port and A!

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JackE

>>>Active USB to VGA adapter>>>

Thanks for reporting back. Does it also have a VGA form factor socket or a HDMI-to-VGA form factor adapter ? I see only two HDMI output sockets?

ksmith08

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1170537#Comment_1170537

Hi. No, it does not have a VGA form. It comes with 2 HDMI output sockets only. The connector comes with a USB A input and a USB A to C converter which is pretty cool :) Right now, I'm connected to my laptops USB C port and it's working great.

Thanks so much for pointing me in the correct direction.

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