7950 and Eyefinity

[Mak3R]

Hi all,

I am strongly considering getting myself an eyefinity setup as I now have the desk space to do so.

Will my Sapphire OC 7950 be able to drive 3 screens @1080p with acceptable performance?

I am also at the dilemna as to keep my current samsung monitor, with it's relatively thick bezels and add 2 new screens, or buy 3 matching monitors (and face the wrath of the gf!). Suggestions?

Thanks,

 

[Mak3R]

Don't really want to have to spend money on another GPU as well. The cost of 3 screens is scary enough.

Any suggestions on a suitable screen for this plan? Whilst keeping costs to a minimum?
I might buy one now and get the other 2 around Christmas time so I can force people to buy them as presents .

I am correct in thinking I'll need one of these active display port adapters? As my gpu has 1 DVI, 2 MiniDP and 1 HDMI. The HDMI port is being used to connect my tv for movie watching and so it has to stay that way.

 

[Mak3R]

2 more of your current monitors maybe?

One output needs an active DP, the rest is up to you.

I you're looking for a new set of monitors, I personally would suggest the Sammy S23A750D for around £250 each. 3D LED (you probably won't be able to play all 3 screens in 3D with a single card) and they have DP

Not really interested in 3D tbh. And that would surely kill my single GPU! As long as there is an active display port - DVI adapter I can use 3 DVI cables correct? As there are limited monitors with an actual display port input.

You'll probably need a second card to get decent frame rates however,

I'd get the monitors first then add a second card if you find you need it.

That was my thinking.

 

[Mak3R]

Tad on the expensive side, especially for 3!

 

[Mak3R]

What about some of these? Not overly expensive and has 'super slim bezel'.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-097-IY&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

Strangely like 2 or 3 products down the page it is listed again and as far as I can see is the same specs. Just £20 more and a different chick on the screen .

No reviews on it though on the site.