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    Which receiver would allow me to do this?

    Not really sure where to post this, but I was wondering if/which receiver would allow me to hook stuff up in the following manner:

    GTX680 HDMI/mini (audio + display) -> Receiver -> monitor #1 (1900x1200 res) + headset output jack
    PS3 HDMI (audio + display) -> Receiver -> monitor #2 (1900x1080 res) + headset output jack

    Basically, I want to hook up both my PC and my PS3 to a receiver, use the same headset output jack, but use a separate display monitor for each (PC and PS3).
    Are there any receivers which would allow me to do this? The receiver also needs to allow the higher 1900x1200 resolution to display correctly.

    thanks!

    EDIT: I realize now that apparently no "decently" priced receiver will allow me to output to two separate outputs. I will just use a splitter for the GTX 680 output, one to the monitor and one to the receiver.
    Last edited by schoolslave; 07-22-2012 at 03:42 AM.
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    The Bad news first. Most Receivers only have one out put for a single HDMI source OUT. Even though they might feature DB-15, DVI, Super Video, RGB Composite and single RCA Composite, most of the time only one Monitor/HD TV at a time is supported. The good news is that you can just run a second HDMI from the computer to the Receiver as a 2nd monitor while keeping the first connected to your computer monitor.

    GTX680 HDMI/mini (audio + display) -> monitor #1 and Receiver -> monitor #2 (1900x1200 res) + headset output jack
    PS3 HDMI (audio + display) -> Receiver -> monitor #2 (1900x1080 res) + headset output jack
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    There is a very novel trick to accomplish this. Here is what I do:

    Buy an HDMI splitter off Monoprice for $20-30. Output your receiver to the splitter, and from there to each display.

    Just turn on the display you want to use at the time. The system doesn't know or care if they are on or off.



    I should mention, you can only use 1 input at a time with the receiver, but you probably know this.
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    I second that hdmi splitter idea, it is the cheapest and best solution. Better than going out and buying a new receiver with dual outs... which costs a minimum of about $450
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