[H] Three Monitor Mania!
Several years ago I purchased a HIS H675F1GD Radeon HD 6750 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity. At the time, I was just running two monitors off the HDMI and DVI ports. I recently wanted to add our HDTV to the mix, but the 3rd port is a DisplayPort. As a short cut, I added a second video card (a Radeon, but of a different version). Things worked but later I noticed that the Catalyst software was not working and I could not upgrade the drivers. I assumed it was because of the two different Radeon versions. So I went in search of a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable. Found it was not easy or straight forward. There were active and passive converters. Some worked for some people, other people felt Eyefinity was a disaster and running three monitors (where one of them WAS NOT a DisplayPort equipped monitor) was not possible. I took a chance and purchased an Active converter. It arrived and, of course, it DID NOT work. So, I seem to have four options: 1) Purchase a new monitor (too expensive and I already have the monitor), 2) Purchase another HD 6750 video card (which don't seem to be easily available - being old), 3) purchase a new video card that DOES do 3 monitors, NONE of which is a DisplayPort Monitor, or 4) Purchase 2 identical new cards. So, I am looking for firsthand experience with people who have successfully run a setup with 3 or more monitors (with DVI or HDMI inputs). When you read the forums you see lots of people saying I heard it CAN be done, but few that have actually accomplished the task. I read that there are nVidia cards that can do 4 monitors (but only 3 in a surround environment and the 4th as a ???). So, suggestions? I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania!
Jim, You probably already knew this, but, just in case. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0_nkw =HD+6750+video+card+_sacat=0_from=R40 Your six is clear, just rest the nose on the horizon and enjoy the sunset. Jeff Several years ago I purchased a HIS H675F1GD Radeon HD 6750 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity. At the time, I was just running two monitors off the HDMI and DVI ports. I recently wanted to add our HDTV to the mix, but the 3rd port is a DisplayPort. As a short cut, I added a second video card (a Radeon, but of a different version). Things worked but later I noticed that the Catalyst software was not working and I could not upgrade the drivers. I assumed it was because of the two different Radeon versions. So I went in search of a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable. Found it was not easy or straight forward. There were active and passive converters. Some worked for some people, other people felt Eyefinity was a disaster and running three monitors (where one of them WAS NOT a DisplayPort equipped monitor) was not possible. I took a chance and purchased an Active converter. It arrived and, of course, it DID NOT work. So, I seem to have four options: 1) Purchase a new monitor (too expensive and I already have the monitor), 2) Purchase another HD 6750 video card (which don't seem to be easily available - being old), 3) purchase a new video card that DOES do 3 monitors, NONE of which is a DisplayPort Monitor, or 4) Purchase 2 identical new cards. So, I am looking for firsthand experience with people who have successfully run a setup with 3 or more monitors (with DVI or HDMI inputs). When you read the forums you see lots of people saying I heard it CAN be done, but few that have actually accomplished the task. I read that there are nVidia cards that can do 4 monitors (but only 3 in a surround environment and the 4th as a ???). So, suggestions? I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania!
I have been running three monitors for years. Some video cards will support it natively... some will not and will require multiple video cards. For the last five years I have been running three monitors from a single ATI Sapphire 5750. I do have two of these hooked up with crossfire but the second video card does nothing until you load a game. One card drives three monitors. If I was to remove the crossfire cable between the two cards I would have two separate 5750 capable of driving six monitors. I use two DVI outputs and one to a display port. The two DVI ports feed a 30 inch and a 24 inch monitor while the Display port feeds a 24 inch monitor. You can buy a Display port to DVI adaptor for around 25 dollars that will work well. Before this setup I used a AGP card with two DVI outputs and a Matrox G450 PCI card to drive all three monitors. Now I am configuring a new computer that has a single GT650 that will drive four monitors .. =2X DVI... 1X Display port... 1X HDMI As to monitors, as long as it isn't a 30 inch requiring bi-directional support you can just use the SVGA port and then use a DVI to SVGA adaptor on the video card when you need another option. When setting up your displays you need to pay attention to the video card ...will it support the monitors you want to drive and cables and adaptors... will they work with the monitors you have. Once you have a handle on that, the installation should be pretty straight forward as windows will support up to I think it is 12 monitors natively. Good Luck. So, I am looking for firsthand experience with people who have successfully run a setup with 3 or more monitors (with DVI or HDMI inputs). When you read the forums you see lots of people saying I heard it CAN be done, but few that have actually accomplished the task. I read that there are nVidia cards that can do 4 monitors (but only 3 in a surround environment and the 4th as a ???). So, suggestions? I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania!
Yes, I was aware. Just didn't want to spend $70-$100 on old tech. Rather spend it on a new card/net tech. But thanks for the heads up. Jim -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 3:23 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania! Jim, You probably already knew this, but, just in case. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0. H0_nkw =HD+6750+video+card+_sacat=0_from=R40 Your six is clear, just rest the nose on the horizon and enjoy the sunset. Jeff Several years ago I purchased a HIS H675F1GD Radeon HD 6750 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity. At the time, I was just running two monitors off the HDMI and DVI ports. I recently wanted to add our HDTV to the mix, but the 3rd port is a DisplayPort. As a short cut, I added a second video card (a Radeon, but of a different version). Things worked but later I noticed that the Catalyst software was not working and I could not upgrade the drivers. I assumed it was because of the two different Radeon versions. So I went in search of a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable. Found it was not easy or straight forward. There were active and passive converters. Some worked for some people, other people felt Eyefinity was a disaster and running three monitors (where one of them WAS NOT a DisplayPort equipped monitor) was not possible. I took a chance and purchased an Active converter. It arrived and, of course, it DID NOT work. So, I seem to have four options: 1) Purchase a new monitor (too expensive and I already have the monitor), 2) Purchase another HD 6750 video card (which don't seem to be easily available - being old), 3) purchase a new video card that DOES do 3 monitors, NONE of which is a DisplayPort Monitor, or 4) Purchase 2 identical new cards. So, I am looking for firsthand experience with people who have successfully run a setup with 3 or more monitors (with DVI or HDMI inputs). When you read the forums you see lots of people saying I heard it CAN be done, but few that have actually accomplished the task. I read that there are nVidia cards that can do 4 monitors (but only 3 in a surround environment and the 4th as a ???). So, suggestions? I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
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Hi Jim, I have an NVidia GeForce GTX 660Ti video card. I am running two monitors via DVI and I have an HD TV hooked up via HDMI from the card which extends my desktop to the TV. All seems to work well. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of James Maki Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 4:26 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Three Monitor Mania! Several years ago I purchased a HIS H675F1GD Radeon HD 6750 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity. At the time, I was just running two monitors off the HDMI and DVI ports. I recently wanted to add our HDTV to the mix, but the 3rd port is a DisplayPort. As a short cut, I added a second video card (a Radeon, but of a different version). Things worked but later I noticed that the Catalyst software was not working and I could not upgrade the drivers. I assumed it was because of the two different Radeon versions. So I went in search of a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable. Found it was not easy or straight forward. There were active and passive converters. Some worked for some people, other people felt Eyefinity was a disaster and running three monitors (where one of them WAS NOT a DisplayPort equipped monitor) was not possible. I took a chance and purchased an Active converter. It arrived and, of course, it DID NOT work. So, I seem to have four options: 1) Purchase a new monitor (too expensive and I already have the monitor), 2) Purchase another HD 6750 video card (which don't seem to be easily available - being old), 3) purchase a new video card that DOES do 3 monitors, NONE of which is a DisplayPort Monitor, or 4) Purchase 2 identical new cards. So, I am looking for firsthand experience with people who have successfully run a setup with 3 or more monitors (with DVI or HDMI inputs). When you read the forums you see lots of people saying I heard it CAN be done, but few that have actually accomplished the task. I read that there are nVidia cards that can do 4 monitors (but only 3 in a surround environment and the 4th as a ???). So, suggestions? I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania!
At 03:26 PM 3/3/2014, you wrote: I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net Easy as pie. Just get a good active miniDP/DP - DVI adapter that won't flake out and drop the signal. My favorite has always been the Sapphire ones, since a bunch of others I tested would eventually drop out and cause the monitor to be redetected. 1) miniDP : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Technology-100925-Video-Adapter/dp/B004TAFJXK 2) DP : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-aktiver-44000-02-40R-DisplayPort-Single-Link/dp/B0042FZBH6 Work setup : Quad (3x 20 4:3, 1x 24 16:10) on a 6950 2GB : http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/dndisturb/AT/astaldo_sm.jpg Home setup : Triple (2x 24 16:9, 1x 20 4:3) on an nVIDIA GeForce 780Ti : http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/dndisturb/Misc/preston_hills_rearrange_2.jpg HTH! -- Jin-Wei Tioh http://jwtioh.bluesonic.net Death is just God's way of dropping Carrier Detect
Re: [H] Three Monitor Mania!
At 10:47 PM 3/3/2014, you wrote: At 03:26 PM 3/3/2014, you wrote: I appreciate the input and suggestions. This has been such a frustration experience for what should be a simple task. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net Easy as pie. Just get a good active miniDP/DP - DVI adapter that won't flake out and drop the signal. My favorite has always been the Sapphire ones, since a bunch of others I tested would eventually drop out and cause the monitor to be redetected. 1) miniDP : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Technology-100925-Video-Adapter/dp/B004TAFJXK 2) DP : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-aktiver-44000-02-40R-DisplayPort-Single-Link/dp/B0042FZBH6 Work setup : Quad (3x 20 4:3, 1x 24 16:10) on a 6950 2GB : http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/dndisturb/AT/astaldo_sm.jpg Home setup : Triple (2x 24 16:9, 1x 20 4:3) on an nVIDIA GeForce 780Ti : http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/dndisturb/Misc/preston_hills_rearrange_2.jpg HTH! Forgot to mention, did not need an adapter for the 780Ti as it has 3 TMDS sources vs. 2 on the Radeons (only had experience up to the 7970GE, so probably true for the R9 280x as well). -- Jin-Wei Tioh http://jwtioh.bluesonic.net Death is just God's way of dropping Carrier Detect
