Hope the WSGF get a 680 for review! If they do or anyone else here gets one here is my question on it!

stangflyer · Post by **stangflyer** » 19 Mar 2012, 00:47

I have had my 5970 for 2yrs and 4 months now. This is a year longer than any other gpu upgrade.

A little background! For 2 years I have doing eyefinity at 5040x1050 with 3x dell p2210's.
This setup has been very good to me but 2 months ago I had a offer to buy a dell u2711 for $575 brand new in box from a guy getting a divorce. (Caught her cheating so very sudden separation) Had 6 of the p2210's as I was getting ready for 5x1 portrait with the 6990 or 7990. Sold 4 of the p2210's and kept 2 for eyefinity with the u2711.

The games that are tough in eyefinity like bf3 (vram), metro 2033 (fps and vram) I play on the u2711 and flight sims and some other games I play on eyefinity.

On to the point of this now! When sitting up my eyefinity the u2711 automatically goes to 1680x1050 and I get my 5040x1050. Then I can still do bezel comp even with the mismatch screens. Works perfectly. The u2711 has a great scalier and eyefinity looks very good like this. Also when playing games you don't even notice the different size screens! (at least I don't!)

I do not use the ati profiles I just use windows key + p and I can go back and forth between eyefinity and extended monitor. Neat thing is the u2711 automatically switches back and forth between 1680x1050 to match my p2210's on the outside and back to 2560x1440 when I go back to extended. Also keeps my bezel comp perfectly.

Finally the question is this! Does nvidia do this as I am thinking heavily of the 680 since one card can do surround now. If the WSGF gets a 680 or anyone here gets one I would love to know this.
I am probably one of the few that does eyefinity on such a mismatch monitor setup but it works great. If it doesn't here I come 7990!

Post by **AussieTimmeh** » 19 Mar 2012, 02:57

Hi mate,

As far as I am aware Nvidia Surround does NOT support mismatched panel sizes or resolutions, even if you do set the mismatched monitor to run at the same resolution as the other two. I am pretty sure Eyefinity is your only DX11 solution here. Just update to a newer Eyefinity card.

stangflyer · Post by **stangflyer** » 19 Mar 2012, 06:39

Hi mate,

As far as I am aware Nvidia Surround does NOT support mismatched panel sizes or resolutions, even if you do set the mismatched monitor to run at the same resolution as the other two. I am pretty sure Eyefinity is your only DX11 solution here. Just update to a newer Eyefinity card.

Thanks for the reply! That is what I was thinking also but maybe because nvidia figured out that not everyone wants to sli for surround they went to one card for it. Just hoping that MAYBE they fixed the need for identical monitors for bm and same res for surround etc.

Just was hoping someone here gets one and can try it for me. Thanks again for the quick reply!

Post by **Haldi** » 19 Mar 2012, 23:03

If you compare how many Nvidia reviews and how many AMD reviews there are on wsgf... I'm pretty sure you're gonna be dissapointed.

Post by **valcan_s** » 20 Mar 2012, 00:21

I am getting 3 of them as soon as I can, will drop vid and review(when I get them) for you guys, if the community is interested that is. Upgrading my 480s.

CY:G · Post by **CY:G** » 20 Mar 2012, 00:23

There are rumors that the new nVidia implentation actually lowers your FPS count on the outside monitors if it detects the game is running too low in order to keep FPS fast on the main screen, as WSGF will be the only one to test such a thing I really also hope there is a review here for it!!!

CY:G · Post by **CY:G** » 20 Mar 2012, 00:25

Im actually more interested in single GPU testing, if you get them, please make sure to post your observations on single GPU multi screen, THANKS!

Post by **skipclarke** » 20 Mar 2012, 00:30

I am doing everything I can to get a pair of cards. If I can't through "normal" means, then I will simply buy a pair, test them and then return them to whatever store I buy them from. I can't afford to buy $1k in video cards simply for testing. I will eat a restocking fee, though.

Post by **thales100** » 20 Mar 2012, 00:39

I am getting 3 of them as soon as I can, will drop vid and review(when I get them) for you guys, if the community is interested that is. Upgrading my 480s.

Absolutely, thanks. :twothumb

Post by **valcan_s** » 20 Mar 2012, 01:21

Cool there is enough of you guys interested that I am sure it will be useful to have vids and a review benches etc, I hope they are good :)

Will not put the water blocks on unless I am happy with them, should be able to buy them this week, good thing I sent in my tax refund.

Post by **Haldi** » 20 Mar 2012, 03:26

I can't afford to buy $1k in video cards simply for testing. I will eat a restocking fee, though.

Do a "chip in/donate" button below the review. If you do the same quality review as you do with the other cards. And more specific on surround on single gpu. I'm sure you'll get at least enough for the restocking fee!

I'll throw in some Bucks for sure. Since i got a credit card now ^^

Post by **BHawthorne** » 20 Mar 2012, 07:03

The rumor mill has it, that a single GTX680 can do 2x1, 3x1 and 4x1. I suppose we'll know more shortly. And since it has a DP 1.2 port on-board that I'm guessing 5x1 and 6x1 via DP 1.2 chaining. That last part is just high speculation on my part though.

Some screenshots floating around of the 300 driver in single GTX680 testing showed Surround in the left tab menu. I saw no indication that it was an SLI setup.

It's all just speculative FUD to me until one of WSGF experiments with one or two though.

Post by **Ryom** » 20 Mar 2012, 07:03

I am doing everything I can to get a pair of cards. If I can't through "normal" means, then I will simply buy a pair, test them and then return them to whatever store I buy them from. I can't afford to buy $1k in video cards simply for testing. I will eat a restocking fee, though.

I'm in the market for a new video card, if you do get them would you consider selling one to me minus the restocking fee? I'd pay shipping of course. You'd make out the same anyway, you get to review the card, and I get a discounted card and you get the same amount of money back as you would returning it.

Thing is, the 680 would have to support HD-Audio bitstreaming and HDMI-Audio out since I use a receiver for PC surround and blu-ray playback. Anyone know if it will?

Post by **BHawthorne** » 20 Mar 2012, 07:04

[quote]I am doing everything I can to get a pair of cards. If I can't through "normal" means, then I will simply buy a pair, test them and then return them to whatever store I buy them from. I can't afford to buy $1k in video cards simply for testing. I will eat a restocking fee, though.

I'm in the market for a new video card, if you do get them would you consider selling one to me minus the restocking fee? I'd pay shipping of course. You'd make out the same anyway, you get to review the card, and I get a discounted card and you get the same amount of money back as you would returning it.

Thing is, the 680 would have to support HD-Audio bitstreaming and HDMI-Audio out since I use a receiver for PC surround and blu-ray playback. Anyone know if it will?
Two DVI, one HDMI 1.4a and one DP 1.2 port.

CY:G · Post by **CY:G** » 20 Mar 2012, 14:39

Gentleman!!! I really hope this are faster/cheaper than the 7970. I might just sell my 7970 and get it instead.

Gimpylung · Post by **Gimpylung** » 20 Mar 2012, 15:11

Spotted this...

http://www.overclock.net/t/1231113/gtx680

Post by **Skid** » 20 Mar 2012, 15:44

Gentleman!!! I really hope this are faster/cheaper than the 7970. I might just sell my 7970 and get it instead.

Single card, multi-monitor setup, from NVidia, do want, please NVidia, send me one :(( two if you can spare them 0:)

:3dsurround

Post by **BHawthorne** » 20 Mar 2012, 21:47

Still way too vague about 2x1 and 4x1 in that MSI PR. No mention of 2x1 at all and only mentions 4x1 in relation to desktop use. It's as though they still don't understand the reasoning behind anything other than 3x1. NVIDIA is still slow on the uptake.

Also make way for a new generation of users confused as heck about DP adapters thanks to the *. A whole new round of countless people asking what the heck is an active adapter then explaining what works with single-link and dual-link. I suppose at least the issue is standard across both sides of the fence soon. A lot less deviation of ability between the two options now. I'll be happy 5 years+ down the road when everything will have at least one DP 1.2 and HDMI 1.4a port and DVI is a dinosaur heading into extinction.

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 21 Mar 2012, 14:07

I agree.

While seeing 'confirmation' from MSI on single card Surround is nice, there is still far too little information around about other options. Personally, I'm not holding my breath, but it would be excellent to see nVidia take it seriously with their new cards. Shouldn't be long to wait now.

Also was bemused by the Toms Hardware review slides 'leak' - if true... why didn't they make a day-one 4GB version? :(

01Boxer · Post by **01Boxer** » 22 Mar 2012, 00:14

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