Using a Thunderbolt to Dual HDMI Setup: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking for a way to connect multiple monitors to your computer using a Thunderbolt port? If so, you're in luck. With the right setup, you can easily connect dual HDMI monitors to your computer and enjoy seamless multitasking.

One option is to use a dock that has 87W power delivery and USB ports for connecting keyboard, mouse, or even USB-to-SSD devices. This setup might be more suitable if your monitors only have HDMI ports. However, keep in mind that you'll need to use a DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter to connect the first monitor to the dock.

Another alternative is to use a NVMe SSD via USB 3.1 Gen 2. In this case, your write speeds might be limited to 8 Gbps due to the bandwidth constraints of the Thunderbolt port. A SATA SSD with a top speed of 6 Gbps should still work fine, though.

If you have a WD BLACK D50 Game Dock NVMe, you can plug monitor one into its DisplayPort output and then connect it to the downstream Thunderbolt port using an MST hub like the Plugable USB-C Displayport 1.4 MST to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter. This will allow you to connect monitors two and three to the HDMI ports on the MST hub.

Another option is to use a dock like the Startech MST hub, which has full power delivery (96W) for charging and USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and even a USB SSD. To set this up, plug one DisplayPort or HDMI cable into monitor one, plug the Startech MST hub into the second DisplayPort on the dock, and then connect monitors two and three to the DisplayPorts on the Startech MST hub.

If your monitors don't support DisplayPort daisy chaining, you can try using an additional MST hub like the Startech MST14DP123DP. This will allow you to connect multiple monitors without having to use a separate display port.

In conclusion, using a Thunderbolt to dual HDMI setup requires some planning and the right equipment. However, with the right setup, you can easily connect multiple monitors to your computer and enjoy seamless multitasking.

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