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nVidia 3D setups.. query on kit needed

to my understanding they only have the name not what it is, so Nv is free to copy them but call it something different of course, even states that in that interview bittech (I think) did recently
 
mathwat said:
why not?? :D:D

I bet they have copyrighted eyefinity and all that comes with it. ie 3 screens..


mathwat
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They will own the copyright on the term or word "Eyefinity" as a "brand" or "product".

That is the furthest extent that they would be able to lay their "ownership" to.

If they did try to patent it, they'd get laughed at simply.

Even if they had grounds to, it'll do no one any good if they patent it.

It's great that nVidia are doing Surround support now, ATi's attempt has already brought it in to the mainstream a bit more, with nVidia doing it too, it'll become so much more viable with a lot more games supporting it natively to the point where every new game supports surround gaming.

nVidia may even be going one step better with their version of it, it looks like you don't need a DP monitor to run it which is a big plus to a lot of people interested.
 
You only need multiple cards if your planning to use more than 2 monitors. I think the OP is only going for one.
 
for 3d vision you need 1 card, for 3d vision on 3 monitors on gtx2** cards you need 2 cards as each card only has 2 outputs, maybe fermi will have 3 outputs and you will only need 1 card for 3 screens
 
kylew said:
They will own the copyright on the term or word "Eyefinity" as a "brand" or "product".

That is the furthest extent that they would be able to lay their "ownership" to.

If they did try to patent it, they'd get laughed at simply.

Even if they had grounds to, it'll do no one any good if they patent it.

It's great that nVidia are doing Surround support now, ATi's attempt has already brought it in to the mainstream a bit more, with nVidia doing it too, it'll become so much more viable with a lot more games supporting it natively to the point where every new game supports surround gaming.

nVidia may even be going one step better with their version of it, it looks like you don't need a DP monitor to run it which is a big plus to a lot of people interested.
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Fair enough..

mathwat
 
ok guys n gals, got all the goodies last night.. All went together with mininum fuss (win 7)

I wear glasses and have a particularly big head but the glasses they provide fit comfortably so dont worry so much about that.

I've tried a few games;
BF 2142
Torchlight
Fallout 3
Dragons Age
Dawn of War II
Borderlands

Its like playing games in IMAX. I'm really impressed so far (and so was the girfriend)

Havent got a headache yet from playing with it.

Borderlands isnt that good, its the way they made the game look not the tech so I'm not that bothered. Fallout 3 is great but the crosshair needs work. I need to play with the nVidia control panel as it has an alternative but seriously ppl its not that big a deal.

The other games I mention are incredible, really get a good feel of perspective.

I'm gonna try 2142 multiplayer tonight and see how CoD looks as well.

I've read reports about the tech that nVidia use being the worst of a bad lineup but if thats true they still deliver a product that does what it says.. its 3D.. good quality 3D across a wide range of new and old titles.. So far worth it.
 
Keep posting on your experiences please. I got lucky and bought a 295 from a mate for £100. Looking to buy the kit and monitor next month.
 
Kalearne said:
ok guys n gals, got all the goodies last night.. All went together with mininum fuss (win 7)

I wear glasses and have a particularly big head but the glasses they provide fit comfortably so dont worry so much about that.

I've tried a few games;
BF 2142
Torchlight
Fallout 3
Dragons Age
Dawn of War II
Borderlands

Its like playing games in IMAX. I'm really impressed so far (and so was the girfriend)

Havent got a headache yet from playing with it.

Borderlands isnt that good, its the way they made the game look not the tech so I'm not that bothered. Fallout 3 is great but the crosshair needs work. I need to play with the nVidia control panel as it has an alternative but seriously ppl its not that big a deal.

The other games I mention are incredible, really get a good feel of perspective.

I'm gonna try 2142 multiplayer tonight and see how CoD looks as well.

I've read reports about the tech that nVidia use being the worst of a bad lineup but if thats true they still deliver a product that does what it says.. its 3D.. good quality 3D across a wide range of new and old titles.. So far worth it.
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glad you're liking it and try this its miles ahead of the rest imo

http://www.bigdownload.com/games/james-camerons-avatar-the-game/pc/james-camerons-avatar-the-game-demo/

switch to dx10 and put shadows to medium and you should be good to go
 
Have to admit 3D Vision Surround with 3x 1080p displays is quite tempting me if it works properly. I've not really paid to much attention to 3D Vision so far tho as it doesn't work too well in the games I play mostly (fast paced fps online).
 
Does 3D help in terms of depth perception and spacial awareness? I always assumed it would, and would be an advantage in game.
 
A 30" 120Hz IPS screen would be nice. I don't think there are any immediate plans for one though?

IIRC displayport 1.2 should have the bandwidth for this?
 
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