Computer question

[MrChris]

Why does your friend need to run 2 with HDMI? I am willing to bet there is probably a dvi or dp output on the computer alongside the hdmi. The difference being HDMI carries video and audio as the other 2 just deliver video.
No need for running hdmi twice unless you are trying to have 2 separate audio outputs as well

 

[mr ed]

If her computer has both DVI and HDMI, then she can use either an DVI to HDMI cable OR if her monitor has a DVI input she can use an HDMI for one and DVI for the other. If she only has one HDMI output, then you need to get an HDMI adapter.

This is the answer I got at the computer store trying to set one up for my son.

 

[RickN]

I have not seen her new computer and I am just going by what she told me. I will see if she will post a pic of the back. Okay @THAT Gurl

 

[THAT Gurl]

Hmmm ... I'm sure I have DVI ports ... Let me go look ... (As far as needing 2 or more HDMI ports that's what I was told by someone who I thought knew what they were talking about. I have since learned that her teenaged son set up her computer system for her. Probably explains why I have a gaming system sitting on my desk right now. )

It does have a lot if memory ... Lol

 

[RickN]

Hmmm ... I'm sure I have DVI ports ... Let me go look ... (As far as needing 2 or more HDMI ports that's what I was told by someone who I thought knew what they were talking about. I have since learned that her teenaged son set up her computer system for her. Probably explains why I have a gaming system sitting on my desk right now. )

It does have a lot if memory ... Lol

There is no such thing as too much memory, as you will find out when you get old.

 

[TerryMiller]

There is no such thing as too much memory, as you will find out when you get old.

I can attest to this comment....

 

[Jason Freeland]

Hmmm ... I'm sure I have DVI ports ... Let me go look ... (As far as needing 2 or more HDMI ports that's what I was told by someone who I thought knew what they were talking about. I have since learned that her teenaged son set up her computer system for her. Probably explains why I have a gaming system sitting on my desk right now. )

It does have a lot if memory ... Lol

Most gaming setups these days have one HDMI and several Displayport outputs which will work as HDMI with the right adapter. Edit: Your second monitor may even have a Displayport input, they only have a slanted part on one side, where HDMI has it on both. I'll try to find a picture of the difference.

 

[Jason Freeland]

Most gaming setups these days have one HDMI and several Displayport outputs which will work as HDMI with the right adapter. Edit: Your second monitor may even have a Displayport input, they only have a slanted part on one side, where HDMI has it on both. I'll try to find a picture of the difference.

Displayport

HDMI

 

[THAT Gurl]

 

[THAT Gurl]

I need you guys to suggest some beginner's reading on computers and how they work. It appears I may need to be my own IT guy ... and consequently need an education ...