Relapse808 I couldn't reply to your question directly, but I usually run this adapter in dual monitor mode, since I use the touch screen on the SP3. I did manage to get 3 HD displays together and did a quick test by setting them all up. So, for anyone else reading this comment, you can't drive 3 displays and the SP3 display at the same time. I unplugged the adapter and my SP3 was able to return to the default resolution without any issues. If memory serves me right, I didn't have any issues when I did this video... Was this something that just started happening?
jaguarchua Unfortunately I'm not familiar with wireless projectors, so I can't really offer a good recommendation. Although, this is something I've been meaning to look into.
The only reason why this does not support 4 displays is because of the displayport limitations. I am very excited about this product because this is one of the 2 MST hubs that are being sold here in MX (the other one being the full size displayport to 3 displayports.)
Thanks for the clarification. I had a feeling it was probably something to do with that, but I don't know much about the technical details behind displayport. Still, this is a very handy accessory to have, just driving two big displays off of a single displayport is useful!
+DarkCrow02 It is limited by the Intel Display chipset. Theoretically, you can do more than 3 displays. Trick is to use a MST device like this, and then run another display through a USB display adapter (think displaylink)
Have you had any problems with the displays? I've been using the StarTech hub for about 3 months. Recently I've been experiencing issues with my displays randomly shutting off for 5-10 seconds and them switching back on. It doesn't appear to be due to intense graphics activities, in fact it happened once typing this message. I'm not sure if this is related to the hub or the Surface in general.
Hey Dower Chin, have you installed the Windows 10 anniversary update? I have the Sewell HD Deck, and after the anniversary update, video is really laggy. Looking for something to replace it with.
It's been a while since I've used this adapter, but I've been running anniversary edition for a while now on all my devices. Seems ok. I've been using a Startech USB dock.
i wish my setup was as easy as you made it look. I am trying to run two computers on two monitors. But for whatever reason my one monitor keeps shutting off and turning on again. No matter how many time i try it. Im even thinking of buying new monitors because i am just fed up
How are you trying to hook up the 2 computers to the 2 monitors? It may also depend on how old the monitor that's failing is.... I run multiple monitors all the time.
@@dowerchin Well i am trying to do process of elimination. I have no issue when my mac is using both HDMI inputs on the monitors. I was able to use one DP port for my windows machine, but i would like to use both for each. Im in the process of looking for a hub or switch. I looked on Plugable and they told me a switch doesnt even exist for my needs. Since i know the HDMI works for the mac, i will focus on the DP ports for the windows pc. I just need to find a good hub
@@Sjrick I'm assuming you are trying to run 2 external monitors on a Surface Pro 3? What resolutions are they? There are limitations on what the Intel chipset can handle for max resolution on external displays. At work, I've deployed Plugable USB3 docking stations which work very well. It's been a while since I ran my SP3, but I think I was able to run 2 external 1920x1080 monitors from the Plugable.
You mean they can show 4 display at the same time both Surface pro3 and 3 monitor? Does it need to setup the Surface pro3 before it connected to the other 3 monitors? I just met a issue that my Surface pro 3 connected ,while it only 1 monitor display. Or is there limitation by monitor？
D Maidou No the device will allow 3 external monitors or 2 external and the Surface Pro 3. There is no way to drive all 4 displays at once. I think there is some max resolution limitation with Displayport which doesn't allow for all the displays to be on at the same time.
D Maidou I asked Startech a similar question a while ago, and the answer is a little hard to follow, but the limitations of resolution are due to the available bandwidth of the device, which is 10.2 Gbps across all displays. It seems the Max recommended resolution is 2 x 4K displays + 1 x 1080P, display. It looks like the adapter should be able to handle the SP3 display + 1 x 4K and 1 x 1080p... Unfortunately I don't have a 4K display yet to test that theory out. I do run this adapter with 2 external 1080p displays at home.
Does it with gtx graphic cards? Can I use it to display more than 4 monitors with gtx graphics cards? Usually gtx graphic cards can support up to 4 monitors
Honestly, I really don't know. It's designed to run off Mini-Display ports, so, if your graphics card has one, i guess it could work. I don't own any graphics cards that have a Mini-display port to attempt trying it out. I'm not sure if there is any technical limitations on what can be driven from a Mini-Display port though.
so basically i can use an adapter of any brand to my surface pro 2?it just needs to have the minidisplay port?i found an hama adapter on my shop,which is displayed as "apple minidisplay adapter",but the port looks the same to my surface pro 2
+Zontar82 In theory, this should work, but StarTech mentions the Surface Pro 3 on their site for this product. I've not tried it on my older Surface Pro 1. The mini DisplayPort is similar to Apple's, in that you can use any monitor adapter that works on an Apple on the Surface Pro. I've shared mini DisplayPort to VGA, HDMI adapters between my Macbook Pro and Surface Pro's.
+Keiran Kainth It is limited by the Intel Display chipset. Theoretically, you can do more than 3 displays. Trick is to use a MST device like this, and then run another display through a USB display adapter (think displaylink)
I would think it should work on a PC; so long as your motherboard has a Mini-Displayport. Although, I don't think I've ever encountered a PC motherboard with mini-displayport.
Relapse808 I couldn't reply to your question directly, but I usually run this adapter in dual monitor mode, since I use the touch screen on the SP3. I did manage to get 3 HD displays together and did a quick test by setting them all up. So, for anyone else reading this comment, you can't drive 3 displays and the SP3 display at the same time. I unplugged the adapter and my SP3 was able to return to the default resolution without any issues. If memory serves me right, I didn't have any issues when I did this video... Was this something that just started happening?
Dower Chin can you recommend a compatible wireless projector for the SP3?
jaguarchua Unfortunately I'm not familiar with wireless projectors, so I can't really offer a good recommendation. Although, this is something I've been meaning to look into.
Thank you Dower Chin. Your response is much appreciated.
Dower Chin
For a dual monitor setup, any recommendations for a flickering display and the other display is not displaying anything?
The only reason why this does not support 4 displays is because of the displayport limitations. I am very excited about this product because this is one of the 2 MST hubs that are being sold here in MX (the other one being the full size displayport to 3 displayports.)
Thanks for the clarification. I had a feeling it was probably something to do with that, but I don't know much about the technical details behind displayport. Still, this is a very handy accessory to have, just driving two big displays off of a single displayport is useful!
Dower Chin Very helpful indeed.
+DarkCrow02 It is limited by the Intel Display chipset. Theoretically, you can do more than 3 displays. Trick is to use a MST device like this, and then run another display through a USB display adapter (think displaylink)
Have you had any problems with the displays? I've been using the StarTech hub for about 3 months. Recently I've been experiencing issues with my displays randomly shutting off for 5-10 seconds and them switching back on. It doesn't appear to be due to intense graphics activities, in fact it happened once typing this message. I'm not sure if this is related to the hub or the Surface in general.
thanks for your input
Hey Dower Chin, have you installed the Windows 10 anniversary update? I have the Sewell HD Deck, and after the anniversary update, video is really laggy. Looking for something to replace it with.
It's been a while since I've used this adapter, but I've been running anniversary edition for a while now on all my devices. Seems ok. I've been using a Startech USB dock.
May i know which model is display port to 3 HDMI ? *(Not mini dp)
SIlly question..how did you get independent wallpapers on each screen? Thanks.
I was thinking that too :)
Would this work with my surface pro generation one ?
Hi Bro! can i use in MacMini's Mini Display port? Can I use in MAc OS?
This adapter have , wideo wall Option?
Can i use this with 3 lg 25ultrawide monitors ?
i wish my setup was as easy as you made it look. I am trying to run two computers on two monitors. But for whatever reason my one monitor keeps shutting off and turning on again. No matter how many time i try it. Im even thinking of buying new monitors because i am just fed up
How are you trying to hook up the 2 computers to the 2 monitors? It may also depend on how old the monitor that's failing is.... I run multiple monitors all the time.
@@dowerchin Well i am trying to do process of elimination. I have no issue when my mac is using both HDMI inputs on the monitors. I was able to use one DP port for my windows machine, but i would like to use both for each. Im in the process of looking for a hub or switch. I looked on Plugable and they told me a switch doesnt even exist for my needs. Since i know the HDMI works for the mac, i will focus on the DP ports for the windows pc. I just need to find a good hub
@@Sjrick I'm assuming you are trying to run 2 external monitors on a Surface Pro 3? What resolutions are they? There are limitations on what the Intel chipset can handle for max resolution on external displays. At work, I've deployed Plugable USB3 docking stations which work very well. It's been a while since I ran my SP3, but I think I was able to run 2 external 1920x1080 monitors from the Plugable.
@@dowerchin Im not using a surface. Im using 2 computers. One mac and one windows
@@Sjrick I think your best option is to use a USB dociking station, like a Plugable.
if i used on gpu can or not. any effect driver my gpu nvidia
You mean they can show 4 display at the same time both Surface pro3 and 3 monitor? Does it need to setup the Surface pro3 before it connected to the other 3 monitors? I just met a issue that my Surface pro 3 connected ,while it only 1 monitor display. Or is there limitation by monitor？
D Maidou No the device will allow 3 external monitors or 2 external and the Surface Pro 3. There is no way to drive all 4 displays at once. I think there is some max resolution limitation with Displayport which doesn't allow for all the displays to be on at the same time.
Then what is the max resolution of each monitor when use the Surface pro 3 to external 2 monitors? Seems it can only up at 1080P.
D Maidou I asked Startech a similar question a while ago, and the answer is a little hard to follow, but the limitations of resolution are due to the available bandwidth of the device, which is 10.2 Gbps across all displays. It seems the Max recommended resolution is 2 x 4K displays + 1 x 1080P, display. It looks like the adapter should be able to handle the SP3 display + 1 x 4K and 1 x 1080p... Unfortunately I don't have a 4K display yet to test that theory out. I do run this adapter with 2 external 1080p displays at home.
Will it work with a macbook?
Please advise how to turn off SP3 display to support 3 FHD terminals - thanks
It's been a while since I've used this, but it should be an option in the display settings or the projection settings.
works with MacBook Pro???
can i know it work in mac too?
Does it with gtx graphic cards? Can I use it to display more than 4 monitors with gtx graphics cards? Usually gtx graphic cards can support up to 4 monitors
Honestly, I really don't know. It's designed to run off Mini-Display ports, so, if your graphics card has one, i guess it could work. I don't own any graphics cards that have a Mini-display port to attempt trying it out. I'm not sure if there is any technical limitations on what can be driven from a Mini-Display port though.
so basically i can use an adapter of any brand to my surface pro 2?it just needs to have the minidisplay port?i found an hama adapter on my shop,which is displayed as "apple minidisplay adapter",but the port looks the same to my surface pro 2
+Zontar82 In theory, this should work, but StarTech mentions the Surface Pro 3 on their site for this product. I've not tried it on my older Surface Pro 1. The mini DisplayPort is similar to Apple's, in that you can use any monitor adapter that works on an Apple on the Surface Pro. I've shared mini DisplayPort to VGA, HDMI adapters between my Macbook Pro and Surface Pro's.
thanks,i bought that and it works
Zontar82 Excellent, that's good news!
Will this work with a surface pro 4??
I'm asking the same question...
Why can't the SP3 be on as well as the 3 monitors? Why can't all 4 be on?
Keiran Kainth That I'm not sure. It might be some limitation with maximum resolution available through the Displayport.
+Keiran Kainth It is limited by the Intel Display chipset. Theoretically, you can do more than 3 displays. Trick is to use a MST device like this, and then run another display through a USB display adapter (think displaylink)
Does this only work with the Surface? Will it work with a Windows laptop?
+Luke Beauchamp This should work with any laptop that has a mini-display port.
Dower Chin Yes, yes it does. I found that out a few days ago when I bought one.
is it works through PC?
I would think it should work on a PC; so long as your motherboard has a Mini-Displayport. Although, I don't think I've ever encountered a PC motherboard with mini-displayport.
will this work on a gaming rig
hectec69 It might, but how are you thinking about using it? On a gaming PC with a dedicated GPU? or something like an XBox One?
gaming rig with dedicated gpu's two hd7970's
Will this work with an Xbox one???
Will this work with surfacepro 7