Question about running two monitors

[Larsenex]

Greatings fellow gamers.

I currently have an Asus 27" 1080p Monitor. Its refresh is 60 hz. I love it and it seems to work great.

My video card is a 1070 GTX, my processor is 8700K and my ram is 32 gigs, Windows 10pro.

I am really considering this as a second monitor on my desk > https://www.techspot.com/review/1845-lg-32gk650f/

Now can my video card run two monitors? I have a back up GTX 970 which I can put in if needed. Can different refresh and different monitors be done this way and can you use two different video cards this way as well?

I was going to keep the 1080p for the 'side' monitor we use for internet and searches while the larger 32" 1440p for gaming.

 

[Cycloid Torus]

ComputerHope is helpful: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000843.htm

I have dual LA2206x running on GTX 1050TI and I like the view. Windows 10 has Display Settings to trim it for your use. My setup allows 3 monitors if I want - but I think the resolution might be a bit much for my little card to handle speedily.

ps How's the giant space hamster?

 

[Larsenex]

Boo is doing well! Thanks for the update.

Now is it possible to drop two different video cards in your PC and run them on different monitors?

 

[Cycloid Torus]

Yes, it is possible. I have not done so in recent years and there is a lot more capability today than there was. I would recommend that you check some articles and when you have decided just what you want, come back to share what you are doing.

https://www.lifewire.com/multiple-graphics-cards-834088

 

[Steveb8189]

Boo is doing well! Thanks for the update.

Now is it possible to drop two different video cards in your PC and run them on different monitors?

I think the question is why would you want to do that. Your GFX card is more than capable of running 2 monitors at the same time for normal desktop activities. If you're planning on gaming across the two monitors I think you'd be in a world of pain trying to get it to perform well with two different graphics cards.