Is triple monitor possible with Intel HD 3000?

Question

I am considering buying a new PC, with Intel HD 3000. I have 3 monitors, the MB has VGA, HDMI and DVI outputs. Is it possible to work with 3 monitors in such a system (with 12.04 or 11.10)? Does anyone have any experience to share on this?

Solution

According to Intel's FAQ on the HD 3000 the answer is no.

Can I output video to three display devices, not just two? No. Intel® graphics products can output to one or two display devices at the same time. More than two display devices can be physically connected, but only two display devices can be used at any time.

Comments

[ECII]

Thanks! Will this be also true for the new Intel HD 4000?

[techdude]

Update: HD4000 with 3rd generation Core series does support 3 monitors. For a complete list of chipsets that support it, see intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-033714.htm#Q1. Of course, if you are driving that many monitors you should probably get a discrete graphics card.