How to run 4K without DP?

[Jim99]

Slight screw up here - bought the ASUS GTX 970 Turbo, and very happy with it. However, it only has a single DP (not a clue why ASUS did that, but fair enough).

I'm using the DP for my main G-Sync monitor, but that leaves only the DVI and HDMI to run the 4K U28D590D - which means either 30Hz (painful) or 1440p (bearable).

I'm thinking that my best options would be either a second card to run the 4K monitor, or some kind of USB solution?

Problem is, last time I tried running multiple cards (GTX 760 for gaming and passive AMD/NV card for desktop monitors) it never worked properly. Is anyone doing something like this effectively? Or is there another option I've not thought of yet?

 

[Jim99]

How long have you had the GTX 970? Can you not return it and get a card with two DP sockets? Or was card a Black Friday deal?

I could return it, but won't given that I'm happy with the card otherwise and it's not OcUK's fault I didn't check the outputs.

The dual input is an interesting idea, I'll take a look at that.

 

[Jim99]

Yep, dual input worked perfectly - obviously it's not as nice as just having a DP, but it makes life a lot easier!

Thanks Orcvader.