I’ve read multiple threads on the forums and in other places regarding the running of dual monitors for the Framework 16 with a dGPU.
I have the dGPU with 1 output on the back, I game a decent amount but I will be picking up as computer programming class soon so I wanted to have dual monitors for development on the main one and a book opened on the other one.
From what I understood, the USB C port on the back ONLY carries the video signal. I have read that for some people it works and for others it doesn’t with the use of an MST. Some bring up that they have to switch to iGPU to be able to use the side connections.
I guess I’m in denial and thought I’d post one more thread about it just to see if it is really true that we can’t do a dual monitor setup with the dGPU. =[ (I already bought the second monitor and everything.)
I use my FW16 w/ dGPU with a Anker 568 docking station. I connect it via USB4 to one of the side USB4 capable ports, and from there connect peripherals including 2x 144Hz 1440p displays via MST.
I use this for productivity and gaming without problems, with the dGPU. In this setup though I believe the dGPU output gets routed through the iGPU.
I see, you don’t mind sharing a picture or two of your connection setup? I’m wanting to replicate your setup so I can run it without issues! Both of my displays are 1920x1080 and both are 240hz monitors. Hopefully they won’t get bottlenecked.
I have two 4K60 monitors running through a Cable Matters hub (with three displayports) also connected to the side. So your two 240hz monitors shouldn’t be bottlenecked.
I don’t know what overhead there’s for gaminh, but it works fine overall
I use this one very successfully from the rear dgpu port:
You are correct in reading some do not work. This was the second brand I tried. You just have to buy one and try it. I use three 2k monitors out the rear port. One will run at 120hz, the remaining 2 are at 60hz. And yes, you can use this adapter connected to the rear port, or any of the side video supporting ports.
When connected to the rear port, your dgpu will stay awake all the time. When connected to a side port, everything is going through your igpu and your dgpu will only wake up when used. I haven’t noticed any performance difference between the two.
The dGPU port outputs enough power for this adapter? No need to power it with the PD port?
I assume you power your FW16 through one of the expansion ports then too?