New Samsung S23A700D 120Hz

firstly, im very impressed with the monitor, the monitor itself is beautiful, the image quality is fantastic, colour replication also great. overall, very happy. though, im having some issues with the 3D side.

i've installed the 285.62 3d vision driver, with 296.10 video drivers, AW2310 EDID. when i turn on the 3d it works and performance is generally ok (q6600 @ 3.2, 6gb corsair dominator ram @ 800, HIS 550Ti..) frame rates are well within playable levels with 3d on..

after a weekend of testing i find the emulator work around solution is making my system very unstable. sometimes it will work happily for hours, but more often than not, my video card is shutting down after about 5-10 minutes of game play. even down to the cooling fan powering down to idle..
this is happening across the board of games and requires a restart to fix - turning 3d off doesn't correct it and windows performance is very sluggish when i exit out of the game. my GPU is reporting at < 62oC. windows gets stuck trying to shutdown a process fails to close preventing shutdown indefinitely.

if i don't use 3d, i dont have any of these issues, even with the emulator running. its only after turning on the 3d and playing for a short period does the system lock up.


i like the monitor a lot and don't want to go through the hassle of returning it, so if anyone can provide a better solution, it would be much appreciated.
 
Can't help with the code I'm afraid, using mine on a new PC. But I have just had an email from Samsung saying that my VAT claim had been validated :), it has take a week. Good timing too as i'm about to order my new PC.
 
machinebummer said:
Aaah I've just used mine earlier getting the Startech adapters sorry dude.

Although I still haven't had my dispatch email and I payed for DPD next day delivery and ordered before 4.

I hope I haven't wasted a days holiday tomorrow for nothing :(
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Hello again having some nightmare problems here.
when i exit games 3rd display goes all blured even when im not in 3d.
and i keep getting display port failure. im going to buy a external usb hub to power the adaptors from them. this is just getting more and more expensive :(
let me know how u get on please. i know its not 1 adapter because it can happen on any 3 displays. im wondering if these r fully compatable in eyefinity at 120hz, stable.
im not overclocking graphic card at all.


Just reinstalled drivers, all screens look ok and say 120hz, then i fire up world of warcraft and the middle screen out of focus. im not even in 3d.
i have to turn monitor on and off to get it ok again. any1 shed anylight on this using 3 screens. hmmm this is doing my head in.
 
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Dont realy want to but im going to do a full format and reinstall.
if this dont work there has to be something wrong :(
will post info when im up and ready again., :(
 
Dazboots said:
Dont realy want to but im going to do a full format and reinstall.
if this dont work there has to be something wrong :(
will post info when im up and ready again., :(
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Aaah sorry to hear about this Daz.

In fact ATI 3D is getting me a bit peeved also. I really think ATI need a kick up the ass when it comes to drivers. I never really had much trouble with them myself until the other day when I tried the 12.4 drivers. They caused flickering when in eyefinity mode and I had murder getting the 12.3 ones back on, all some NET frame work ****. Wasted a whole day. Really annoying :(

What drivers have you tried as I am sticking to 12.3 for now.
What 3D are you using (SBS, Frame Sequential or Line Interlaced)

I've been getting help off Triedef and while they are pretty helpful it's hard to get definitive answers.

I was inquiring about the synch issues I was having as I can get 3D now on all monitors in Line Interlaced/Above Below mode but I cant get my 3D glasses to synch up with all 3 monitors. (It does sound a little like your problem though as it looks like the other monitor is blurred)


"It works perfectly fine with two monitors but as soon as a third display is added, this display is out of sync.
According to AMD all 3 displays must be connected via DisplayPort to ensure spot on syncing."


That was the last reply I got of them, (and what I had been saying to them all along really that maybe I need the Startech adapters) So I ordered the adapters but now it sounds like they aren't perfect?

However how would we get all monitors connected via DP as our cards only have 2 DP inputs?


I think this guy is having the same trouble as you with the adapter I'm not sure.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18396029

If it is, is this now is this a monitor issue or Driver issue?


Gibbo said he'd tested all this and it worked so I wonder if he encountered any problems?

Its what I have come to expect from PC's now though. I just spent hundreds getting this setup and it seems it barely works.

Is it ATI? Is it Samsung? I don't know or really care I just want what I paid for to work, but it is making me think maybe its time to go back to Nvidia...



Also I sent a WN to OCs about my delivery and promptly got an email saying "order dispatched"

No doubt it's going to be a day later than what I paid for and a waste of a holiday but now hearing they might not even work is a total bummer
 
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Yes m8 exact same problem as me but getting these adapters to make it work is not the right way. :(
i personaly think its the card that wont make it work. Gibbo said he tried on a single 7970 and used adapters to make it work, and said it will work on any 7970 card., i dont think this is the case. im using a gigabyte windforce 7970.
Could Gibbo please get back in touch and verify what u did to get this to work as it states. i would be happy just to get 120hz in 3d using the monitors only for 3d instead of software.. but this dont happen i get 2 screens 3d other blured. i have sent a ticket to customer services to see if they can sort this out.
i purchased 3 monitors and did know i needed the 2 adpaters to make it work, bought them and even purchased a external usb hub to connect to adapters . and now reformated installed again and still the same as before. do u get display port failure and eyefinity going to 2 screens, hell on trying to re enable 3rd screen. If i cant get this sorted out im going to have to send it all back as its not doing what is advertised :( let me know how u get on with the adapters please, that would be a great help. Please Gibbo shed some light here. Tried 12.3 12.4 and new beta all the same.
 
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I keep getting the system has detected a link failure and requested
resolution and refesh rate on your Dispaly port.
your dispaly might not support the requested resolution so there might be a issue with the cable connecting the display to the computer :(

then eyefinity crashed back to 2 screens then it takes ages for my computer
to find the 3rd screen.
 
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Dazboots said:
I keep getting the system has detected a link failure and requested
resolution and refesh rate on your Dispaly port.
your dispaly might not support the requested resolution so there might be a issue with the cable connecting the display to the computer :(

then eyefinity crashed back to 2 screens then it takes ages for my computer
to find the 3rd screen.
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Yea this doesn't sound good mate.

I only have 7950 so probably will have the same problems. I'll get the leads tomorrow hopefully and let you know how it goes.
I'm thinking of contacting Samsung and ATI about better support. Hundreds of people must have gotten these monitors over the past month so you'd think they would be a bit of a priority for them.

I spent a lot to get Eyefinity (which works) in 3D (which doesn't). I was told it was possible so am to considering a return if it doesn't go well.

Thanks
 
BTW What is you connection "layout"

I think I remember reading Gibbo had it set up as the DVI-D in the center monitor and the Display Port adapters on the outer two?

Could it be a simple thing like that I wonder/hope?
 
machinebummer said:
Yea this doesn't sound good mate.

I only have 7950 so probably will have the same problems. I'll get the leads tomorrow hopefully and let you know how it goes.
I'm thinking of contacting Samsung and ATI about better support. Hundreds of people must have gotten these monitors over the past month so you'd think they would be a bit of a priority for them.

I spent a lot to get Eyefinity (which works) in 3D (which doesn't). I was told it was possible so am to considering a return if it doesn't go well.

Thanks
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If u cant get it to work im sending mine back as well. is there any1 with eyefinity screens using full 3d 120hz. i would love to know. i bet there is not anyone. all i want to do is use my pc and not spend all my time trying to sort porblems out. spent £770.00 to try get this sorted. not happy :( i even tried bios flashing my card with another bios to see if that helps. something u should not do. still dont work.
 
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machinebummer said:
BTW What is you connection "layout"

I think I remember reading Gibbo had it set up as the DVI-D in the center monitor and the Display Port adapters on the outer two?

Could it be a simple thing like that I wonder/hope?
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Just tried it middle screen in 3d left and right blured. now gone from 2 screens in 3d to one. this dont work.
Now when i use scroll wheel on mouse, middle screen jumps all over the place
when scrolling down pages on the net. hmmm just disabled windows aero still the same.
should these just be plug and play because there not.
 
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Well I ordered a Samsung S23A700D over the weekend but I have since cancelled my order, I'm still not 100% sure it's the best choice for me.. It's still a toss up between 120Hz and IPS. Trying to weigh up the advantages/disadvantages of both and come to some sort of conclusion :(

I'm very tempted by one of these Korean branded monitors, but the combination of the very shiny/reflective screen and the horrible bezel/case design put's me off slightly.

Bah, as always there's too many variables which makes choosing a real pain in the ***!
 
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Dazboots said:
is there any1 with eyefinity screens using full 3d 120hz. i would love to know. i bet there is not anyone.
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Not 3D on full 120Hz but:

maxilive said:
Done :D

***SNIP***


- Full 3D gaming tri-def is pretty special and is on par with the brief nvidea encounters I have had at trade events (gadget show an the ocuk one a while back). But there is a performance hit and a bit off a faff getting new games setup on it.
- Not sure how this works but I can run 3D Eyefinity at 60hz using the Samsung 2d-3D conversion with ZERO performance hit which is pretty amazing!!! The 3D isn't quite as good as using tri-def profiles but it is still what I would call a proper 3D experience
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maxilive said:
pC.A.R.S in 3D (hence the blur)
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Dirt 3 - In 3D (hence the extra blurriness)
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Maybe give him a maxilive a shout and he could help you guys out(he has a site at the bottom of his sig if you can't get him on the forum).

Hope it helps guys.
 
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Dazboots said:
Just tried it middle screen in 3d left and right blured. now gone from 2 screens in 3d to one. this dont work.
Now when i use scroll wheel on mouse, middle screen jumps all over the place
when scrolling down pages on the net. hmmm just disabled windows aero still the same.
should these just be plug and play because there not.
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Sorry to hear that didn't work dude. I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow.


tommybhoy said:
Not 3D on full 120Hz but:


Maybe give him a maxilive a shout and he could help you guys out(he has a site at the bottom of his sig if you can't get him on the forum).

Hope it helps guys.
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Cheers Tommy but by the sound of it he's just using the 3D conversion on the monitors. Which is not real 3D and is pretty poor IMO However he does seem to have the glasses connected to all 3 so I'll search his thread now.
 
Bluntwrapped said:
Well I ordered a Samsung S23A700D over the weekend but I have since cancelled my order, I'm still not 100% sure it's the best choice for me.. It's still a toss up between 120Hz and IPS. Trying to weigh up the advantages/disadvantages of both and come to some sort of conclusion :(

I'm very tempted by one of these Korean branded monitors, but the combination of the very shiny/reflective screen and the horrible bezel/case design put's me off slightly.

Bah, as always there's too many variables which makes choosing a real pain in the ***!
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It's a simple choice really. If you value fast responsive gaming just get the 120hz. Smooth frame rate and refresh rate is far more important to me than image quality making the Samsung an easy choice and it is a great monitor.
 
if you think the adapters are the issue, you could get a couple of mains to usb chargers off the bay, as some hubs are not that great with high power stuff. And or try bizlink adapters, which are cheaper but normaly thought to be worse, they are 50quid ish

does 2d 120hz work ok with the startechs? That's what I'm intending to get
 
pingu666 said:
if you think the adapters are the issue, you could get a couple of mains to usb chargers off the bay, as some hubs are not that great with high power stuff. And or try bizlink adapters, which are cheaper but normaly thought to be worse, they are 50quid ish

does 2d 120hz work ok with the startechs? That's what I'm intending to get
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Im using usb hubs now to power the adapters and still the same.
in 2d 120hz is great.
 
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