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ESXi 6.0 GPU passthrought question

Hi guys!

I have this setup:

Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3

SuperMicro X10SLL-F

32gb @ 1600mhz ECC

I am using right now 2 Rapsberry Pi (B+ and 2) on different TV, for HTPC over network. Since I am going to run vSphere 6.0, I thought about maybe to virtualize my HTPC and using HDMI over ethernet. I know we can use VT-D to get GPU working into VM. My question is: if I have a GPU with let's say: 2x HDMi and 1x DP, am I able to use the GPU on 2 or 3 VM, and use only one port? GPU/CPU could play a movie, a tv show, show pictures or listening music, on different TVs.

Asking the question before buying any card that I wouldn't be able to use after Smiley Happy and if it works fine, I could maybe sell this setup to go dual-CPU 8 core, to make sure I have enought power for all VMs (already have a 2012R2 FS, WIndows 8.1 for testing, CyberPower UPS VM).

Thanks for any advice

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