Eyefinity Question

G24HAM

G24HAM

G24HAM

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Hi all

Recently made an order for 3 x Samsung S27B750HS 27" Widescreen LED Monitor.

My problem is that I went for aesthetics and never bothered to check the input connections (1 x HDMI and 1 x D-Sub) so I'm unsure if I can run these in Eyefinity for gaming.

The system Has 2 x HD7970's but from what I've read I should only connect the Monitors to the primary Graphics Card which has 1 x DVI, 2 x mDp, 1 x HDMI.

Now would it work if I was to connect the HDMI to HDMI (obviously) then adapters for the mDp's to HDMI.

I'm a noob with a passion for having all the gear and no idea but plan on learning as I go, just need an answer before the order is dispatched so I can make a change if necessary.

Cheers
G
 
It can be done.

Monitor 1 HDMI to HDMI

Monitor 2 DVI to HDMI using a simple adapter or cable

Monitor 3 is going to need an active miniDP to HDMI or VGA adapter. Possibly you could use an active miniDP to DVI adapter and then connect as monitor 2.

Note the active adapter required for monitor 3.

Are they the best monitors for Eyefinity?

With the stands I can't see the centre and right monotors fitting in other than a straight line where most setups I see seem to have the side monitors turned in.
 
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I'm Sure they can be tucked as the bases are not the full length of the monitor.

What is the reason for an 'active' adapter, would it be best to just use both mDp's with active adapters and the HDMI port or do you need to use the DVI??

Basically I want the 3 monitor setup for my gaming and so the better half can use it for studies. 1 screen for a DVD, 1 for a research document / internet and the 3rd for her essay or whatever.

I've asked the question in customer services regarding my order so hopefully they'll see it and be able to recommend something suitable.

Was thinking of changing my order to these (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-BQ) but still unsure.
 
I see what you mean about the stands.

You need an active adapter as that's the only way a third monitor will work.

You don't need to use the DVI but a few quid on a DVI to HDMI cable/adapter is less than ~£25 for another active adapter.

Changing to the Benq XL2411T is a whole new world of hurt if you want to run 3 monitors at 120Hz.

Dual link DVI will run one monitor at 120Hz but for the other two you'd need active miniDP to dual link DVI adapters and these were £75 each last time OcUK had any.

I don't know if you're interested in 3D but I'm not sure how the Benq works with AMD.
 
Running all 3 in 120hz isn't worth it, plus you won't be able to play any game @ 120hz Eyefinity unless it's an old one, even with 2 7970's (I tried and failed). :)
 
What a Minefield.......

To be honest I'm probably just better off asking what would you recommend monitor wise.

Do I have to run eyefinity or should I just set the resolution to 5760x1080 for games and just change the settings in windows for running multiple monitors.

Yes, really..... I am this clueless :o
 
You'll have to use Eyefinity for gaming at 5760x1080.

You can use an extended desktop for "normal use".

It doesn't make any difference though to how you have to connect the monitors.

I'm no monitor expert but if you want recommendations then you're best setting out exactly what you want to achieve and how much you want to spend to get there.

Buying monitors with a DisplayPort connection will rule out the need for any active adapters as long as they have a DVI or HDMI connection as well.
 
Like I said before I'm looking for High quality Gaming but it has it's advantages for regular use too.

Money wise I can push to £300 per monitor but looking at 27" LED monitors. Continued my search and have found these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-030-AS&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-046-AS&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

These are not much more than the monitors I've ordered and have display ports. I'd be leaning to the 'Gaming one' :p

Thoughts?
 
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Just to add, i found 3 16.9 monitors a bit too wide and thin and if i were doing eyefinity again then i would look at 3 24" 16.10 monitors like the dell
 
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