nVidia 3D setups.. query on kit needed

Kalearne · 8 Jan 2010 at 09:12

I'm looking at the Palit GeForce GTX 260 (GX-004-OE). I'm guessing its 3D capable since anything above the 8800GTX should be, what I'm wondering is do you also need the 3D Vision now module?

wakayoda · 8 Jan 2010 at 09:24

yes and a 120HZ monitor

Kalearne · 8 Jan 2010 at 09:33

Cheers!

CreAtiv3 · 8 Jan 2010 at 12:05

Your current options for monitors are:

Samsung SM2233RZ 22"
ViewSonic VX2268wm 22"
Acer GD245HQ 24"

The ViewSonic is said to be the better performer out of the 22" with the Acer taking the crown overall.

Let us know what your experience is like with 3D Vision.

kylew · 8 Jan 2010 at 12:06

You do need the 3D vision module too.

You really shouldn't be buying a GTX260 now though, they're old tech and expensive too.

AMG · 8 Jan 2010 at 18:07

I heard fermi can eye infinity like things as well as 3d, so two worlds into one, AMD should have protected that.

anyways, you will still need the module/glasses and 120Hz monitor/s

Rroff · 8 Jan 2010 at 18:14

See if you can find the gigabyte 260 Super Overclocked if you do want to get a 260 - they are faster than most 4890 models.

And they have 1x HDMI with HDMI 2 DVI dongle, 1x DVI and 1x VGA which is pretty handy.

LoadsaMoney · 8 Jan 2010 at 18:22

Doesn't 3D Vision need SLi, so hes gona need 2x cards.

bee · 8 Jan 2010 at 18:32

LoadsaMoney said:
Doesn't 3D Vision need SLi, so hes gona need 2x cards.

no

Kalearne · 8 Jan 2010 at 18:44

Thanks for all the input its really appreciated, yeah, maybe I should have spent more time checking out the gfx card but damage done now. Just bought the monitor too, went for the viewsonic... will let you know how it goes.

bru · 8 Jan 2010 at 20:32

kylew said:
You really shouldn't be buying a GTX260 now though, they're old tech and expensive too.

well what else is he supose to buy from nvidia for 3d use, mmm maybe thier best bang for buck card that is in thier currant lineup, oh that would be the gtx 260 then.

mathwat · 8 Jan 2010 at 20:40

LoadsaMoney said:
Doesn't 3D Vision need SLi, so hes gona need 2x cards.

That will be a lot of money then, if he wants fermi cards

mathwat

wakayoda · 8 Jan 2010 at 20:52

ati cannot copy right the use of 3 screens

mathwat · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:02

wakayoda said:
ati cannot copy right the use of 3 screens

why not??

I bet they have copyrighted eyefinity and all that comes with it. ie 3 screens..

mathwat

Rroff · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:11

That would be a patent - and in this case unenforceable...

Infact I doubt they could copyright the name eyefinity come to that... maybe but its quite close to the useage guidelines.

mathwat · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:15

Rroff said:
That would be a patent - and in this case unenforceable...

Infact I doubt they could copyright the name eyefinity come to that... maybe but its quite close to the useage guidelines.

Depends how they word it in the copyright really.

mathwat

paradisiac · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:19

you can run it with just some 3d glasses, gave it a go last night, not great as you get a tint over everything but it is in 3d.

mathwat · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:23

paradisiac said:
you can run it with just some 3d glasses, gave it a go last night, not great as you get a tint over everything but it is in 3d.

I heard it can give you headaches 2?

mathwat

paradisiac · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:25

didnt use it for long , but have managed to watch a few films and play a bit of batman AA with the glasses and never had an issue with headaches, but maybe different people have different sensitivity levels.

mathwat · 8 Jan 2010 at 21:34

paradisiac said:
didnt use it for long , but have managed to watch a few films and play a bit of batman AA with the glasses and never had an issue with headaches, but maybe different people have different sensitivity levels.

true.. not a big fan of 3d films but thats just me...

mathwat