How many extended displays or monitors can I connect to my pc

[DDono3]

I have a pc with an asus motherboard z170-k and processor Intel i76700k

What is the limit of monitor I can see simultaneously ?

The limit imposed by the processor affects to any other hardware : graphics cards , usb video cards, onboard graphic card in asus z170k, etc ?

Best Regards

[AlHill]

Three, unless you are using add-on adapters.

http://ark.intel.com/products/88195/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz Intel® Core™ i7-6700K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.20 GHz) Specifications

Doc

[DDono3]

Where are those add-ons ?

Where can i get a list of compatible addons ?

Best Regards

[AlHill]

You will need to use the PCI Express 3.0(GEN3) CFX Support slot on your ASUS motherboard. See the photo here:

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-K/ Z170-K | Motherboards | ASUS Global

Your motherboard already has a VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI port. These will be using the graphics included in the Intel processor. Many users find these graphics inadequate for their purpose (i.e. gaming).

For the add-on graphic adapters, you can select from many manufacturers that make cards using the AMD/ATI or NVidia chipset, including ASUS.

You can also use USB adapters, or cards that use the other PCIe slots on your motherboard.

I suggest you contact ASUS support for guidance in selecting the appropriate add-on cards and adapters for their board.

Doc

[DDono3]

I have done (contact Asus) but obtain no response in a week. Is pending I suppose.

I have the list of graphical devices and with two old not compatible graphic cards i have three monitors connected in extended way.

Even i have to downgrade one of the monitor with an adapter to VGA. After many experiments.

I have mounted with my own hands the intel processor in the asus motherboard.

Can I override the limit of the processor and motherboard beyond three monitors

I have even seen during the two discreet graphic cards the possibility to have four monitors, but i was unable to reach with the two graphics cards i own : nvidia 9800 GT , nvidia 8400 GS

[DDono3]

Here is the list of compatible devices for asus motherboard z170k

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-K/Z170-K_Devices_report.pdf?_ga=1.69847440.1203299464.1463489415 http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-K/Z170-K_Devices_report.pdf?_ga=1.69847440.1203299464.1463489415

Can I use a USB adapter to get one or more extended mnitors (displays) ?

[AlHill]

This is not an Intel issue. There are many solutions for adding monitors. There are even add-on cards that support four monitors.

Depending on the motherboard and bios, sometimes you can use the motherboard graphics ports and an add-on card concurrently. But, most times, inserting an add-on card, will disable the onboard ports.

Again, your best approach is to contact ASUS for support on this issue.

Doc

[idata]

Exactly, you can connect up to three monitors. For more information about multi-monitor configuration, see the link below:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/graphics-drivers/000005556.html http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/graphics-drivers/000005556.htmlAllan.

[DDono3]

I have some days ago three monitors in extended mode.

I am only interested in four or more monitors.

Six monitors or more.

With the basis of my configuration how can I solve my problem ?

[idata]

Correct, this will depend on the BIOS of the computer. If you install an external video card the onboard graphics solution is disabled electronically.

Please check with your board maker for more information. Allan.