Thunderbolt > Dual DVI out?

[Hawaga]

Hi there!

Sorry if the question has already been asked, but I didn't find anything related on the forum about the 2011 MBP..

Is there a way/connector to have the 2011 MBP output to two external DVI displays out of the TB port, getting TWO ext displays PLUS the MBP display ?

I'd presume such an adapter would have to provide "TB > dual DVI + TB" (for chaining a HD as well for example)

Any real world experience confirmation / link to proper adapter would be much appreciated

Thanks!

 

[Blipp]

As far as I'm aware you need something like this if you want to connect more than a single display. Running 3 displays is a lot to ask from a single mobile GPU.

 

[Hawaga]

Thanks for your answer!

I thought as the 2011 MBP was so pumped up (even beats my desktop) it would allow such a setup via a simple TB/dual DVI adapter.

Ok then!

 

[cube]

The MBPs are crippled by Thunderbolt.

Their discrete graphics chips support DisplayPort 1.2, but Thunderbolt is too slow.

 

[Hawaga]

The MBPs are crippled by Thunderbolt.

Their discrete graphics chips support DisplayPort 1.2, but Thunderbolt is too slow.

???

 

[cube]

???

DisplayPort 1.2 : > 17 Gbps

1 Thunderbolt channel: 10 Gbps

 

[MacFan3461831]

Is there a way/connector to have the 2011 MBP output to two external DVI displays out of the TB port, getting TWO ext displays PLUS the MBP display ?

http://www.sapphiretech.com/images/product/datasheet/Vid-2X_Datasheet.pdf

I doubt running the MBP display as well would be advisable, but very curious myself - anyone know more?

EDIT: no wait it's another useless virtual screen widget - when are we getting 2 independent DVI screens from a Thunderbolt port? Is DisplayPort 1.2 required for this?