Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51 with FOUR external monitors
dmn88
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I successfully run 2 externals. One from USB-C and one from HDMI.
Can I run a 3rd or 4th monitor using the spare USB-A ports? I'd need to by a USB-HDMI adapter for that. Or USB-VGA/DSUB adapter./
If that does not work, can I run multiple monitors from the USB-C port with a docking station that has multiple HDMI out?
Can I run a 3rd or 4th monitor using the spare USB-A ports? I'd need to by a USB-HDMI adapter for that. Or USB-VGA/DSUB adapter./
If that does not work, can I run multiple monitors from the USB-C port with a docking station that has multiple HDMI out?
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You can run additional mirrors from the C & HDMI with powered hubs. No to A ports. Jack E/NJ
Jack E/NJ
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Thank you. To clarify detail... can I also run additional extended desktop via the C with powered hub? Not just mirrored.
Also, I though I could not "split" the single HDMI out to two monitors via a hub. Am I wrong in that?0 -
Yes, the graphics adapter supports DP1.2 so the C signal should be able to be split up with an mst hub. The HDMI port will not. Jack E/NJ
Jack E/NJ
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Hello Jack, thanks for the great help so far. Appreciated. However I am confused. I have the NP515-51 and here you discussed how USB-C can not output to HDMI? https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/573622/nitro-5-an515-42-usb-type-c-alternate-mode
Mine certainly does, at least to one tested monitor so far.
Would this work for me? https://plugable.com/products/ud-ultcdl/
My understanding is that it will allow me to output via my USB-C, but not take input charging (still need to use the standard plug, which is fine with me.)0 -
Appreciated your help so far... any follow up to my last?
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>>>here you discussed how USB-C can not output to HDMI? >>>Where did I discuss this? I was discussing the HDMI port can't be split, not the C port. Jack E/NJ
Jack E/NJ
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Accept my apologies. I was confused, and also made an error.
Anyhow, for the benefit of anyone else, this device works well. I run 3 externals monitors from it via USB-C on my laptop, and have one spare HDMI one my laptop for a 4th monitor. https://plugable.com/products/ud-ultcdl/0 -
Hello, can you please tell me how did you manage to get a video output with usb-c ?0
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This thread is nearly 3 years old. It'd be better for you to start your own new thread by clicking on the ask a question button
Jack E/NJ
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