Question about running 3 displays

[kalex]

I have a 2009 MacPro 4,1 model

It currently has ATI 4870 video card (flashed PC model). Works great but I'm looking to add 3rd display and not sure what I need to do. I have the original NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 that came with Mac Pro but its not installed.

What is the easiest way for me to get 3 Monitors going?


Thanks


Alex

 

[you39]

I have a 2009 MacPro 4,1 model

It currently has ATI 4870 video card (flashed PC model). Works great but I'm looking to add 3rd display and not sure what I need to do. I have the original NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 that came with Mac Pro but its not installed.

What is the easiest way for me to get 3 Monitors going?


Thanks


Alex

Install the GT 120 & plug in?

 

[kalex]

not sure if I have enough space. 4870 is dual slot card and uses 2 power connectors

 

[Consultant]

Since your flashed card is taking up all the room, there are USB adapters that adds more display outputs.

 

[Cynicalone]

All 4 PCI slots are full?

The GT120 doesn't require a separate power cable. So if you have an open slot just shove that in there and it will work. I have 1 5870 and 1 GT120 installed right now.

 

[The-Pro]

Pop in the GT 120 in the second slot, above your 4870. It doesn't require a power cord.

 

[kalex]

Nope only 2. Never mind, had a brain fart

Thanks for the clarification Cynicalone

Thanks The-Pro

 

[The-Pro]

Nope only 2. Never mind, had a brain fart

Thanks for the clarification Cynicalone

Thanks The-Pro

If its dual slot card, how come 2 slots are free. Shouldn't 3 slots be free as the first (lowest) slot is a dual width, so the top three should be free, unless u have Raid cards or something

no problem

 

[kalex]

I mean 2 are used not free. I only have 4870 card in the mac pro so that should leave 3 slots free

 

[The-Pro]

I mean 2 are used not free. I only have 4870 card in the mac pro so that should leave 3 slots free

ah ok, allright