linking multiple monitors, xbox and pc.

[driftking]

hey guys

I have a HP Pavilion Elite desktop and i want to hook four 22 inch monitors up to it and the actual computer monitor makes five. I also want to connect my xbox 360 so I can play multiplayer on individual screens, run videos and music on other screens etc.

What do I need to hook this all up to my pc? I presume I'll need software as well for the screens?

thanks

[L33tz]

to make this use-able you need a better computer.

[driftking]

are you joking? 1TB HDD/8GB DDR3 RAM/NVIDIA GeForce GT230 graphics card.

that's not good enough to run a couple extra screens?

[Jaguarstrike]

Do you have room for 2 graphics cards?

[matt110]

Originally Posted by driftking

8GB DDR3 RAM/NVIDIA GeForce GT230

LOL.

[RDProgrammer]

You'd need a second video card. There are no external devices that will reasonably run 2 22" monitors. Its overkill IMO. I have 1 24" and I'm happy with that. I have thought of getting a second but thats the limit for me. You generally need a video card for every 2 monitors.

RDP

[matt110]

Originally Posted by RDProgrammer

You'd need a second video card. There are no external devices that will reasonably run 2 22" monitors. Its overkill IMO. I have 1 24" and I'm happy with that. I have thought of getting a second but thats the limit for me. You generally need a video card for every 2 monitors.

RDP

Except for the new ATI cards, where you can have 2x DVI and 1x Display Port.

[BaconPie]

Originally Posted by driftking

1TB HDD/8GB DDR3 RAM

Nothing to do graphics/screens.

Originally Posted by driftking

NVIDIA GeForce GT230

Not good enough to run some games in full on ONE 22" screen.

Also, the multiplayer/multi-monitor for consoles isn't possible without more than one piece of hardware. I.e. you have to have two Xboxes and link them up with an Ethernet cable.

[driftking]

Originally Posted by Jaguarstrike

Do you have room for 2 graphics cards?

I don't know, I'll open the case and look. Otherwise I need to get a new case with room?

Originally Posted by RDProgrammer

You'd need a second video card. There are no external devices that will reasonably run 2 22" monitors. Its overkill IMO. I have 1 24" and I'm happy with that. I have thought of getting a second but thats the limit for me. You generally need a video card for every 2 monitors.

RDP

Originally Posted by BaconPie

Not good enough to run some games in full on ONE 22" screen.

Also, the multiplayer/multi-monitor for consoles isn't possible without more than one piece of hardware. I.e. you have to have two Xboxes and link them up with an Ethernet cable.

OK thanks. So I need a couple of badass graphics cards, A bunch of cables and a second xbox360?

I'm building a party room in my house and i want to use it allready. I've got my screens ready to go, so any specifics/recommendations for the hardware/software would be great. The graphics card from ATI mentioned earlier in the thread?