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7950 and Eyefinity

Mak3R

Mak3R

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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,
 
I ran eyefinity with a single 7970 and all the games i tried were playable with decent settings so i guess an oc 7950 would also work well, i would get 3 matching screens to avoid any difference in colour shades
 
You'll have to drop to medium/low settings in the more demanding games. Otherwise it'll be OK. Don't expect miracles though - that resolution requires a lot of GPU grunt.

(I've tried SLI 680 Surround and CF 7950 Eyefinity).
 
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 :P.

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.
 
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
 
Mak3R said:
Don't really want to have to spend money on another GPU as well. The cost of 3 screens is scary enough.
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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.
 
Cleeecooo said:
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
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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.

whyscotty said:
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.
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That was my thinking.
 
If i was doing eyefinity again i would look for 3 22" 1680x1050 if you can find them because i think 16.10 monitors look better and the lower res would be a bit more easier on the gpu
 
I used to have a 6950 running 5760x1080x32 and had absolutely no worries with frame rates at great to 'WOW' settings.

Have now moved on to a 7970 and running at 5760x1200x32 and that creams anything that I run on that.

You should have no worries at all....
 
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