How to connect 3 DP Monitors

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Kiteman
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How to connect 3 DP Monitors

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I currently have a Dell U2711 monitor connected to 2 MSI 6950's in crossfire via Displayport. I'm thinking about getting two more for 3 monitor gaming. My question is regarding how to hook them up. If I want to use DP I can use the two mini-DP ports on the first card; can I use a DP port from the second card for the third monitor? Or do all three monitors have to be connected to the same card? Please advise. Thanks!
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Re: How to connect 3 DP Monitors

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You must use one card. I'm pretty sure you can use 2 of the mini-DP ports and a couple DP-miniDP adapters.cables, or you can use the DVI port(s) on the monitor and video card.

I use DVI-DP-DVI on my Eyefinity setup and i see no input lag, if that's your concern
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Re: How to connect 3 DP Monitors

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That's what I thought; thanks for confirming. I will use a DL-DVI cable for the third monitor and DP for the other two.
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if your looking for some mini

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if your looking for some mini dp to dp cables go to monoprice:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024606&p_id=6007&seq=1&format=2

I have a few of these in 6 ft and 10ft lengths work great.
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I can confirm that I've using

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I can confirm that I've using a 10ft Minidp to DP and a miniDP to DVI.
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