G-Sync and non G-Sync monitors attached to the same card

thewanted · 1 Aug 2017 at 15:04

Hi all,

I currently have a Dell U2713 monitor mounted to my sim racing rig, and I need to get a new monitor for my desk. The PC sits between the sim rig and the desk, so I was planning to purchase a monitor such as the Viewsonic XG2703-GS for the desk and use them in duplicate/mirror mode.

Has anyone ever tried this before? Will the G-Sync monitor still work as it should with both monitors connected via DisplayPort?

N19h7m4r3 · 1 Aug 2017 at 16:10

thewanted said:
Hi all,

I currently have a Dell U2711 monitor mounted to my sim racing rig, and I need to get a new monitor for my desk. The PC sits between the sim rig and the desk, so I was planning to purchase a monitor such as the Viewsonic XG2703-GS for the desk and use them in duplicate/mirror mode.

Has anyone ever tried this before? Will the G-Sync monitor still work as it should with both monitors connected via DisplayPort?

Should work perfectly for you.

I use to have the PG278Q connected via Displayport, and an old acer 1920x1200 monitor via HDMI. Never had issues with G-Sync when gaming.

I don't see why it shouldn't work well if both are on separate display port as well.

thewanted · 1 Aug 2017 at 17:17

N19h7m4r3 said:
Should work perfectly for you.

I use to have the PG278Q connected via Displayport, and an old acer 1920x1200 monitor via HDMI. Never had issues with G-Sync when gaming.

I don't see why it shouldn't work well if both are on separate display port as well.

Awesome, thanks very much

It's been quite difficult to find any info about it online.

Rroff · 1 Aug 2017 at 17:23

I've a Dell non-G-Sync ISP hooked up along side the G-Sync S2716DG and generally works fine - had some minor issues while trying to do more advanced stuff but I think that is partly in relation to limitations with WDDM in Windows 7 and probably won't be an issue if you are on 10.

thewanted · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:03

Rroff said:
I've a Dell non-G-Sync ISP hooked up along side the G-Sync S2716DG and generally works fine - had some minor issues while trying to do more advanced stuff but I think that is partly in relation to limitations with WDDM in Windows 7 and probably won't be an issue if you are on 10.

Cool, thanks. That's an even better confirmation

I do use Windows 10 so it should be alright.

Man I wish I could see that S2716DG in the flesh before I pull the trigger since I can get it for £150 less than the Viewsonic.

Rroff · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:11

I take it the TN aspect is putting you off?

thewanted · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:21

Rroff said:
I take it the TN aspect is putting you off?

Yeah, and all the talk about "overshoot" although I really have no idea what that looks like.

The S2417DG is an attractive proposition too, but it's the same price which doesn't help its case.

Rroff · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:25

On normal response mode overshoot isn't really an issue and still gives response times comparable or better than most other monitors. The monitor definitely has some gamma shift if that bothers you - as I mostly sit dead on don't tend to notice it too much - while you can tweak it to look superficially like an IPS darker colours lack the deep saturation of a true IPS panel and you have to accept some compromise in black crush to get the contrast and appearance similar to an IPS.

For gaming I wouldn't swap it for anything else but I'm also glad I have a decent Dell IPS sitting alongside it.

thewanted · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:29

Rroff said:
For gaming I wouldn't swap it for anything else but I'm also glad I have a decent Dell IPS sitting alongside it.

I think that pretty much sums up why I'm looking at £600 IPS displays

After using a Dell U2713HM for so long (I mistakenly said U2711 in the OP) I just don't think I'll be 100% happy with the S2716DG or the S2417DG for day-to-day use.

Rroff · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:33

Yeah I have the U2913WM which I think is basically the same monitor with a bit chopped off and stretched sideways

and the image quality is fantastic definitely another level to the S2716DG.

mistersprinkles · 2 Aug 2017 at 16:06

thewanted said:
Hi all,

I currently have a Dell U2713 monitor mounted to my sim racing rig, and I need to get a new monitor for my desk. The PC sits between the sim rig and the desk, so I was planning to purchase a monitor such as the Viewsonic XG2703-GS for the desk and use them in duplicate/mirror mode.

Has anyone ever tried this before? Will the G-Sync monitor still work as it should with both monitors connected via DisplayPort?

I have this exact situation. Works fine. Don't worry about it.

sadbuttrue · 2 Aug 2017 at 17:08

You could also make use of "Windows Key + P" to switch between the monitors (Primary and Secondary) for this scenario. Better than having a second monitor distracting you with the same content on.