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Featuring the DisplayLink DL-165 graphics chipset, the Plugable UGA-165 enables multiple monitors with virtually any Windows laptop, desktop, or tablet (one adapter required per monitor, up to six on Windows PCs). Get the full benefits of USB, including plug and play connectivity, thin and flexible cabling, and ability to connect via USB 2.0 hubs and repeaters.PerformanceUSB graphics adapters work by rendering 2D/3D with your computer's CPU and GPU, and then compressing and transmitting the pixels that change over USB. Dual core or 2Ghz or better CPU and 2GB of RAM recommended. Best suited for web and productivity software, not 3D gaming or motion video playback.CompatibilityWindows 10, 8.1/8, 7 32 and 64 bit, XP SP3 32 bit. Drivers can be automatically installed from Windows Update or downloaded from Plugable.com/drivers.Supports monitors and PC-compatible TVs up to 1920x1080.Requires Intel / AMD / nVidia main GPU and driver with Windows Aero enabled. USB graphics requires dual core or 2 Ghz or better CPU and 2GB RAM for best performance.Does not support HDCP, and will not allow for playback of encrypted Bluray disks or copy-protected content. Not recommended for gaming or HD video playback. Cannot be mixed with non-DisplayLink USB graphics adapters and drivers (e.g. MCT, j5, or SMSC).If converting DVI output to HDMI, signal will carry video only, not audio. Not compatible with ARM-based Windows (Surface RT). Vista Home Basic and Win7 Starter Edition disable multiple monitors and are not supported.Beta drivers for Mac OS X and Linux can be downloaded direclty from DisplayLink.In the BoxUGA-165 graphics adapter, USB 2.0 cable, hardware adapters for the different connector types (DVI to VGA/D-Sub and DVI to HDMI), driver CD, quick install guide
Technical Details
- Connect multiple additional monitors to your Windows laptop, desktop, or tablet PC (one adapter required per monitor)
- Plug and play USB 2.0 connectivity to any VGA, DVI, or HDMI monitor or projector
- DisplayLink DL-165 chipset, supports resolutions up to 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1/8, 7, XP (drivers via Windows Update, direct download, or disk available). Beta drivers (limited functionality) available for Mac OS X and Linux (no active support) directly from DisplayLink. Only for advanced Linux users with Xorg or other graphical interface experience since there is no official Linux-support.
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