Run two DVI screens from one Thunderbolt 3 port

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I'm planning on buying the MacBook pro 2016. I can get it with two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports. However, I want to run two DVI screens with it, and I need one port for charging, and some extra I/O ports would be nice.

I've seen the following online:

but these only have one DVI port per Thunderbolt 3 port. Is there any way to power two displays like this from one port?

Best Answer

Yes, you can. Here is what you can do:

  1. Buy the CalDigit Thunderbolt™ Station 2 (Updated CalDigit TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station)
  2. Buy a simple HDMI --> DVI adapter
  3. Buy a Thunderbolt --> DVI adapter

Now, using one Thunderbolt port, you have added two monitors. The Thunderbolt Station includes a Thunderbolt Port, a HDMI port, and plenty of other things the new Macs dropped (Cough Cough, USB ports).

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