3 3D monitor setup using 560Ti?

[djg85]

Not sure if I should be posting this in the GFX or Monitor board so apologies if I've posted in the wrong one.


I currently have a single MSI 560Ti ( Link ) which is connected to my 32" LCD TV (currently wasting the 560 on HTPC duties). I'm wanting to start using the PC as a proper gaming rig (mainly for FSX) so am looking into getting three 23/24" monitors. I'm thinking about getting 120hz panels so I can enjoy some 3D but I'm unsure if this would be possible with the current GFX card I have. I understand I will probably not be able to run three monitors from a single card and was thinking about getting another 560Ti and running it in SLI (if that's possible with a 3 monitor setup).

Will two 560Ti's work with 3 3D monitors? I take it 3 monitor 3D setups are possible using the Nvidia 3D vision? What are the best (and cheapest) screens that will do the job ok? It's actually quite hard to find a 120hz monitors through normal searches and I've noticed a few 60hz ones that have their own 3D setup (how 3D would look at 30hz per eye I dread to imagine ). I'd also prefer 1980x1200 instead of 1980x1080 although I've not found anything at this size that doesn't cost the earth . So far I've found the following that take my fancy:

• Samsung S23A700D
• Benq XL2410T
• Benq XL2420T (although I don't really need the "gamer" features but the USB would be useful)

Anyone recommend one of these monitors or are there better ones out there for about the same money? Ideally I'd be looking at spending no more than £250 a monitor but could possibly go a wee bit higher . Lastly I'd rather the monitors were VESA compatible but this isn't a major demand and more of a preference. I know the XL2420T (and probably the 410T) are not VESA compatible. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Inaharry]

You're right, you will need 2 x 560s to run 3 monitors. Only the 6xx series can run more than 2 monitors without SLI.

I can't really comment on how well the 560s in SLI would run in a 3D triple monitor configuration, because it depends on the game engine and what detail level you're running, but keep in mind that your resolution will be at least 5760 x 1080, (without bezel correction), so you'll probably need to turn down the detail on some newer games otherwise you'll either run out of GPU power or VRAM.

The 60Hz 3D monitors you've been seeing will be passive, (similar to the glasses you use in the cinema), whereas the 120Hz are active 3D, (they're the ones that halve to 60Hz when using 3D, the passive ones don't), but obviously, when you're not using 3D on an active display, you can benefit from 120Hz....if you're GPU is powerful enough to maintain a decent frame rate.

I've got an S23A700D on a PC with an old 5870 card and 3 x XL2420Ts on a GTX 670 SLI setup. They're both great monitors, but couldn't be more different from each other. The Samsung lacks a DisplayPort connection and VESA support and has a glossy screen. The XL2420T has a DisplayPort, (which like DVI supports 3D), it does have VESA support, (I use mine with desk clamps instead of the supplied stand) and has a matte screen. However, there's a big difference in price between the two monitors.

Also, when it comes to 3D, the Samsung is better suited to AMD cards and the BenQ is better suited to Nvidia cards, (it's also 3D Vision certified).

I hope this helps.

 

[Razargh]

Inaharry has explained it well.

2 560Ti's would probably struggle to run 3 screens at 120fps or with 3D.

I would personally go for a 670 sli at the minimum.