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My pc relevant components
motherboard asus z170-k
processor intel i76700K
32 GB RAM Kingston DDR4 2133 MHz

I think the motherboard only accepts 2.
Can I add and share more with a graphic card ?

This is use the two connections in the motherboard and two more for anyplace.

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Short answer: with your Asus Z170‑K plus an Intel i7‑6700K you can run up to three monitors from the onboard (CPU) graphics; to go beyond three you generally add a discrete GPU or use DisplayPort MST hubs/daisy‑chaining. was correct that the board exposes HDMI/DVI/VGA outputs and the CPU’s Intel HD 530 supports three displays. (See the Z170‑K support/manual and CPU spec pages below.)

Practical options and gotchas

Quick checklist before buying or wiring:

  • Count available outputs on the motherboard and any GPU you might install.
  • If keeping a GPU and using onboard ports too, enable “iGPU Multi‑Monitor” in the ASUS BIOS (Advanced → System Agent / Graphics → iGPU Multi‑Monitor = Enabled) and install the appropriate drivers. (ASUS BIOS/iGPU FAQ: https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1045574/)
  • Prefer direct DP/HDMI connections for gaming/video; use MST hubs for many office displays; use USB/DisplayLink only for low‑motion, extra desktop space.

Notes tied to the thread: ’s experience (“OK” for USB displays) matches the usual tradeoff — they work well for general productivity but fall short for gaming/fast motion.

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According to the motherboard supports up to 3 displays:

  • Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz
  • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
  • Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
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Here's a fairly good article on what you need and how to set up multiple monitors.

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I'll comment about USB 3.0 video. I bought one of those 16 inch USB powered displays and it was OK. Just that, OK. Nothing really to complain about but nothing to get excited either. It's not like it's too slow or fast either. Gamers and those folk that want high speed trading setups won't like them.

Hope that helps.

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Can't see how you can be unsure if Overclockers is referring to onboard graphics capabilities when the information I have quoted comes from a section titled onboard graphics...

commented: Onboard with this. +11
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