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by Whistler
26 Jan 2012, 21:36
Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions
Topic: How I made 3x1 work with 2560x1440 monitors
Replies: 12
Views: 6842

It was both the question of

It was both the question of desktop space and the fact that 27" WS monitors are huge. It would be far too much peripheral view.

As you can see, I now have them overlapping the bezels, meaning that I loose half the gap between the screen surfaces.
by Whistler
26 Jan 2012, 21:34
Forum: Hardware Discussions
Topic: Why doesn't DP/DVI cables work with DP in the monitor?
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

Why doesn't DP/DVI cables work with DP in the monitor?

I have a cable that is DP in one end and Dual Link DVI in the other end.
It works great when used with the DVI end in the monitor and the DP in the computer.

However, does anyone know why reversing the cable doesn't work at all? That is, running the DP end in the monitor and the DVI end into ...
by Whistler
25 Jan 2012, 21:31
Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions
Topic: How I made 3x1 work with 2560x1440 monitors
Replies: 12
Views: 6842

I tired of being afraid of

I tired of being afraid of the monitors falling over everytime something bumped the desk.
Here they are with some nice arms holding them:

by Whistler
25 Dec 2011, 11:39
Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions
Topic: How I made 3x1 work with 2560x1440 monitors
Replies: 12
Views: 6842

You are absolutely right. It

You are absolutely right. It was somewhat of a shock to me when I realized. I couldn't believe a monitor of that expense did not have rotational options. I removed the VESA mounting screws and tried to figure out how to turn the backplate, when my friend who was there helping me pointed out that the ...
by Whistler
24 Dec 2011, 12:09
Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions
Topic: How I made 3x1 work with 2560x1440 monitors
Replies: 12
Views: 6842

How I made 3x1 work with 2560x1440 monitors

I've been struggling all night to get my three Dell u2711 work in EyeFinity.

First I tried three Displayport -> DP-min cables.
All three worked in extended desktop, but not in Eyefinity.
Reason: Must connect all monitors to the same graphics card.

Then I tried one Displayport -> DP ...
by Whistler
24 Dec 2011, 11:53
Forum: Hello...
Topic: Greetings from Sweden!
Replies: 2
Views: 2052

Greetings from Sweden!

Hello everyone!
This forum was of great help to me when I was planning and setting up my EyeFinity rig.
I just wanted to take the time to say hello to you all and wish you a merry christmas!

I mostly do Star Wars: The Old Republic now, gamer handle is Whistler on the Trask Ulgo server ...