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Can I run 4 monitors off my new 6870?
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You can only use the two DVI's or one dvi and one HDMI.
You will need to use Mini display ports for 4 monitors.
DVI - DVI - MDP - MDP
HDMI - DVI - MDP - MDP
thats the only two combinations
You will need to use Mini display ports for 4 monitors.
DVI - DVI - MDP - MDP
HDMI - DVI - MDP - MDP
thats the only two combinations
So I need to get 2 adaptors?
DVI into my DVI Dell 24"
MD adaptor into my iimaya DVI
MD adaptor into my iimaya DVI
HDMI into my Onkyo Amp
So I order 2 of these?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-047-OK&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=1757
Is this right?
Cheers bud
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Hi mate
Im not sure, You need Active MDP to DVI adapters but they cost like £60 each.
the Simple ones you linked to wont work.
the DP to VGA adapters work but you will need to run the DVI monitors via VGA
The entire eyefinity and adapter thing has generated so many threads its unreal
Im not sure, You need Active MDP to DVI adapters but they cost like £60 each.
the Simple ones you linked to wont work.
the DP to VGA adapters work but you will need to run the DVI monitors via VGA
The entire eyefinity and adapter thing has generated so many threads its unreal
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Ok
And Active Display poirt to DVI adapter is used much the same way as the one you linked.
BUT is has a seperate power source to be able to sync the connections correctly.
the Display Port to VGA is a simple passive version and works fine.
And Active Display poirt to DVI adapter is used much the same way as the one you linked.
BUT is has a seperate power source to be able to sync the connections correctly.
the Display Port to VGA is a simple passive version and works fine.
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When Eyefinity first came along if you didn't have a monitor with a native display port input you would need to buy Active DVI to display port convertors which cost £60-£70 a time (Active means powered, power supplied from USB). You can now get cheaper single link Active adaptors like this one at a more reasonable £24 - link.
If you do get these you will most likely need a Display port to mini display port adaptor as well.
If you do get these you will most likely need a Display port to mini display port adaptor as well.
Dont think that will work, but not 100%.
As stated one of the DVI slots shares with the HDMI.
So if you wanted 4 monitors you'd probably need the Eyefinity 6 edition, which has 6 mini displayport connections, then you'd need to get the adaptors to convert your monitor connections to mini displayport.
Pretty expensive, but i could be wrong.
As stated one of the DVI slots shares with the HDMI.
So if you wanted 4 monitors you'd probably need the Eyefinity 6 edition, which has 6 mini displayport connections, then you'd need to get the adaptors to convert your monitor connections to mini displayport.
Pretty expensive, but i could be wrong.
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Sapphire have a cheaper active display port adapter that should work. I am on my phone so cant link it but if you go into the 5870 section on the main page its listed in there along with cards. I believe it was designed with eyefinity in mind.
So the active ones are if I want to game on 3 monitors and the passive ones are if I want just to extend my desktop for office and windows etc...?
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Not exactly please take a look here: http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=64&sid=a947ebeb716f20ccddb289886916536e
that forum deal with EVERYTHING that is to do with eyefinity and widescreen gameing.
that forum deal with EVERYTHING that is to do with eyefinity and widescreen gameing.
I'll get the card and see what's what 
I don't want to game on 3 monitors as they are not all the same res so eyefinity won't work
I want to
Game on 24" dell
In windows have 3 monitors for surfing office
And the HDMI going into the onkyo for XMBC
I don't want to game on 3 monitors as they are not all the same res so eyefinity won't work
I want to
Game on 24" dell
In windows have 3 monitors for surfing office
And the HDMI going into the onkyo for XMBC
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Am I the only one that's utterly mystified as to how the Sapphire Active DP gets power?
I only see 2 connectors, shouldnt there be 3?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-250-SP
I only see 2 connectors, shouldnt there be 3?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-250-SP
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-250-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1502
This is the adapter you need, you will need two of them, even if you don't plan to use eyefinity.
Weird that OcUK don't have it under the adapter list...
This is the adapter you need, you will need two of them, even if you don't plan to use eyefinity.
Weird that OcUK don't have it under the adapter list...
I'll get the card and see what's what
I don't want to game on 3 monitors as they are not all the same res so eyefinity won't work
I want to
Game on 24" dell
In windows have 3 monitors for surfing office
And the HDMI going into the onkyo for XMBC
Nice collection of guitars you have there!
Also that desk is too tidy lol
I'm assuming it uses the electrical power that's already provided in the DP connection. Bare in mind this only converts it to single link DVI. The more expensive one with the extra USB connection requires more power as it converts the signal to dual link DVI.