Reddit mentions of ViewHD HDMI Splitter 1x2 | Support 1080P & 3D | One Input to Two Identical Outputs | VHD-0102M

I've been using this one.

The cheap active HDMI splitters work just fine. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Powered-Splitter-Certified-Outputs/dp/B002673EW6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1342402699&sr=8-8&keywords=hdmi+splitter

those splitters are junk... do not buy them.. they burn out and you WILL loose signal 9/10...You need a powered splitter... cost more.. but will work...
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Powered-Splitter-Certified-Outputs/dp/B002673EW6

I use this one.... works great... never looses signal...

I heard that I don't need a splitter if i have this capture card though? Cause it has a bypass? is that true?

My splitter is this one btw:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002673EW6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2BUXD0L1W5AKG

Probably not. But you could split the HDMI signal and watch the box on the downstairs T.V. Unfortunately, both t.v.s would watch the same thing.

according to what i was able to find indeed you can!

that particular setup is using this hdmi splitter.

here is a video that uses another splitter you can look up as well :D

Had to find a mobo with 2 hdmi ports so you can have 2 independent monitors.Also

https://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Splitter-Support-Identical-VHD-0102M/dp/B002673EW6 you are going to need one of those otherwise.This means 3 cables instead of 2 and another power adapter to get it to use 12volts instead of AC120v.

http://www.logicsupply.com/ml100g-10/#overview comes with 2 hdmi ports

http://www.logicsupply.com/ag150/ comes with 1

this is the cheapest that i can come up with

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor | $34.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard | $33.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | PNY Anarchy 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $14.99 @ Amazon
Storage | PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $39.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Mini Keyboard w/Touchpad | $29.99 @ Best Buy
External Storage | Western Digital Elements 1TB External Hard Drive | $55.99 @ B&H
Other| case| $100.00
Other| psu| $45.00
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $354.94
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-10 04:37 EDT-0400 |

only way to avoid the mess is going the intel way and finding a mobo with 2 hdmi ports or displayport(5 dollar adapter to hdmi)+hdmi and running 2 cables after that.

You should find a compatitible heatsink for that mobo + case combo.And then buy 3 hdmi cables and the active adapter.


Last thing would be wifi and the OS of your choice and you are good to go.


I was looking into intels NUCs but they are kinda expensive and you still will have to get a case for those etc...