dual configuration x2 GfX cards

[Hector Berrebi]

[Greg Burke] ” so I am able to output into 4 external monitors for avid”

Why would you want to do that?
Unless you really need the extra screen space, and work on a huge desk 🙂

You’d be better off investing in an io express… or wait a little for Avid’s next move in support for io cards.

Hector Berrebi
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[Michael Hancock]

I don’t think Avid will run on 4 monitors or use two graphics cards (is that what you’re wanting to do? 2 cards in one system?). You’re likely to run into issues if you try this.

But if you do – let us know how it works!

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Michael Hancock
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[Jan Maitland]

Greg

Are you wanting to increase your desktop workspace X4 computer monitors or are you wanting to increase the number of client monitors showing your program output?

[Greg Burke]

I wanna have Avid on 2 monitors, and output a third Window for Video Preview on my LCD, and The I/O Express is 1,500 Dollars, and not worth it for me to do that. ITs cheaper for me to just buy another GFX cards to get that thirst monitor out.

I wear many hats.
http://www.gregburkepost.com

[Hector Berrebi]

[Greg Burke] “I wanna have Avid on 2 monitors, and output a third Window for Video Preview on my LCD”

I don’t believe it will work properly.

[Greg Burke] “The I/O Express is 1,500 Dollars, and not worth it for me to do that”

It’s not, IO Express is 995$ and it’s a versatile product that can work with many softwares (FCP, Avid, PPR, AE and probably more) it’s external, so can potentially work on a lap top if you ever needed it and most importantly, it will do what you want it to, while the GT 120 won’t.

BTW… The Matrox MXO mini is 495$, does what you need (even knows how to ballpark calibrate consumer LCD tv sets) and has some of the IO express qualities I mentioned above. I worked with it several times recently and it’s a nice little piece of hardware.

Hector Berrebi
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[Marianna Montague]

Greg,

Like a few folks have mentioned already you need to chekc the required specifications for MC before you buy anything like another card….

For general guidelines go here:
https://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=365919

PC recommendations – go here:
https://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=390767

For Mac recommendations – go here:
https://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=362919

You should also take a look at the version matrix as this has a lot of informaiton on specific systems.
https://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=267087

I dont think it is a good idea to fly blind – best to check what works with what you have and/or what you want to do.

marianna

[Jan Maitland]

Greg

I attempted to recreate the setup you’re wanting to achieve by setting up my KONA Lhi to display the Mac desktop, which in effect turns my 57″ Panasonic into a third Mac monitor. Unfortunately I’m not able to get AVID to display “full screen” video in a new, separate window. This is either because of the AVID software just not doing it OR it’s the result of me having both an AJA KONA Lhi and their i/o Express connected to my system at the same time.

I’m not in a position where I can disconnect anything, so I’m afraid this little test of mine is incomplete.

Sorry I couldn’t provide more of an answer for you 🙁

[Alan Okey]

[Greg Burke] “The I/O Express is 1,500 Dollars,”

FYI, The AJA IO Express is $995.00 at B&H:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618185-REG/AJA_IO_EXPRESS_PCIE_Io_Express_Portable_Video.html

The Matrox MXO2 Mini is even cheaper at $449.00:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618348-REG/Matrox_MXO2_MINI_D_MXO2_Mini_for_Desktop.html