Displayport-compatible screens needed for Eyefinity?

CY:G · Post by **CY:G** » 29 Sep 2009, 22:17

Excellent, just need to get my hands on one of those adapters now, i will be picking up the 5870 this weekend for sure.

Thanks for confirming, now post framerates for games at 5760 * 1200

Post by **BHawthorne** » 29 Sep 2009, 22:32

Excellent, just need to get my hands on one of those adapters now, i will be picking up the 5870 this weekend for sure.

Thanks for confirming, now post framerates for games at 5760 * 1200

I'm still holding out for the 6-port. I really want a 2Gb 6-port card. Even with how cool a new play toy would be to buy today, I'm going to hold out a bit for the better configuration.

I guess I could buy my 2 passive and 1 active adapter now and just wait for the release of the 6-port.

Octoboy · Post by **Octoboy** » 29 Sep 2009, 22:51

Thanks for the heads up, guys!
Especially:

So it seams Eyefinity Drivers see no difference between my Apple or Bizlink Active DP (mini for apple) to DVI.

So for non US residents:
- get an Apple adaptor, should be available in any Apple store worldwide
- get a female mini dp to male dp adaptor from Circuit Assemby, they ship worldwide.
Think that just lifted a heavy load from a lot of shoulders.

Post by **Mach1.9pants** » 29 Sep 2009, 22:56

Thanks for the heads up, guys!
Especially:

So it seams Eyefinity Drivers see no difference between my Apple or Bizlink Active DP (mini for apple) to DVI.

So for non US residents:
- get an Apple adaptor, should be available in any Apple store worldwide
- get a female mini dp to male dp adaptor from Circuit Assemby, they ship worldwide.
Think that just lifted a heavy load from a lot of shoulders.

Except the Apple adaptor is, turn quote Kyle from [H], "shit". It BSODed his rig :(

geniv2 · Post by **geniv2** » 29 Sep 2009, 23:10

CONGRAS thenjwaslike

I hope mine comes in tomorrow. and it's the same one as yours..
In addition to the price. I'm kinda annoyed that I'm one USB short again and now have to put in the hub again
(just like how I use to had it with the Th2g, darn it)

Anyone interested in the input lag of this device?

Looking at those pictures, there are two kinds of wet in my pants now.

thenjwaslike · Post by **thenjwaslike** » 30 Sep 2009, 00:25

yeah guys this is definitley a new experience, kinda crappy that we have to pay an extra $100+ for an active adapter but its worth it!!

i finally achieved my 3x1 portrait view of 3600x1920 lol - ive always wanted a setup like this, heres a few more pics -

http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/mtjq96kya2ik2ccqo3a7.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/ruha4iquoxnw390k6a9a.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/0vxo4hhvowgruk2rqf1d.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/orfuumie3y8dus6cnkf7.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/13jwwg7w6eq8pkugb1ph.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/y0ikh86habr8iqzkw9jw.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/pskkfhruxrj8rz0tzf0d.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/1a9oyu19ou35cple.jpg

gonna record a video and youtube the gameplay in portrait lol

Post by **BHawthorne** » 30 Sep 2009, 00:55

Except the Apple adaptor is, turn quote Kyle from [H], "shit". It BSODed his rig :(

I'm more liable to believe that what BSODed the rig was the 3d engine seeing more height that width in the initial startup. I've encountered that in several games lately with playing with my screens in portrait mode. I've read quite a bit of bad reviews about the Apple adapter though. I'm currently neutral about it until we get someone here with an actual triple-head background to talk about it though.

The trick is to start the game in a standard screen resolution then switch to the portrait resolution. Start the game up in 1280x1024 (or something standard) then apply 3600x1920.

Post by **BHawthorne** » 30 Sep 2009, 00:58

yeah guys this is definitley a new experience, kinda crappy that we have to pay an extra $100+ for an active adapter but its worth it!!

i finally achieved my 3x1 portrait view of 3600x1920 lol - ive always wanted a setup like this, heres a few more pics -

http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/mtjq96kya2ik2ccqo3a7.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/ruha4iquoxnw390k6a9a.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/0vxo4hhvowgruk2rqf1d.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/orfuumie3y8dus6cnkf7.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/13jwwg7w6eq8pkugb1ph.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/y0ikh86habr8iqzkw9jw.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/pskkfhruxrj8rz0tzf0d.jpg
http://www.uploadgeek.nl/files/1a9oyu19ou35cple.jpg

gonna record a video and youtube the gameplay in portrait lol

Looks awesome. I have the same screen setup myself at the moment with my 245BW sans the 5870 card though. Reading forums is a breeze with the window orientation like that. What I like most about this is you have the best of both worlds. Can do 3xportrait or 3xlandscape whenever needed.

Post by **thales100** » 30 Sep 2009, 01:49

I will probably buy this Accell adapter, hope it works fine.

http://sewelldirect.com/Accell-UltraAV-DisplayPort-DVI-D-Dual-Link-Adapter-10.asp

Post by **BHawthorne** » 30 Sep 2009, 02:25

I will probably buy this Accell adapter, hope it works fine.

http://sewelldirect.com/Accell-UltraAV-DisplayPort-DVI-D-Dual-Link-Adapter-10.asp

Yep, looks like another source for the adapter.

kvant · Post by **kvant** » 30 Sep 2009, 02:44

[quote]I will probably buy this Accell adapter, hope it works fine.

http://sewelldirect.com/Accell-UltraAV-DisplayPort-DVI-D-Dual-Link-Adapter-10.asp

Yep, looks like another source for the adapter.

Seems that it is also available from Amazon

FragU · Post by **FragU** » 30 Sep 2009, 02:46

I will probably buy this Accell adapter, hope it works fine.

http://sewelldirect.com/Accell-UltraAV-DisplayPort-DVI-D-Dual-Link-Adapter-10.asp

I ordered one.

Total: USD 108.95
International Shipping and Handling: USD 57.94
Grand Total: USD 166.89

thenjwaslike · Post by **thenjwaslike** » 30 Sep 2009, 02:56

FragU - yeah man u are in for a good one, i can gaurantee 110% the adapter works, im suprised dell adapter is a bizlink adapter - low and behold bizlink is the first active DP certified adapter for eyefinity.

so far left4dead, farcry2, crysis, cs:source, hawx average around 80-120fps with medium settings - not bad for 5760 x 1200 resolution.. purrre insanity lol

thatdude90210 · Post by **thatdude90210** » 30 Sep 2009, 03:09

Just got my 5870 installed. I'm on XP so I'll have to wait for Win7 for some Eyefinity goodness, plus figure out what to do for side monitors.

Anyway, for anyone wondering, the 5870 is 11 - 1/16" at the longest point. And it angles in shorter from the center so where it meets my drive-cage, it's ~11", giving me less than 1/8" clearance.

Phew. The thought of taking a dremel, and thus flying metal shavings, to the inside of my computer (Cooler Master Centurion 5 case) wasn't very appealing.

kvant · Post by **kvant** » 30 Sep 2009, 03:10

Yep, bought mine too

Total: USD 108.95
International Shipping and Handling: USD 54.82
Grand Total: USD 163.77

now to find me some monitors.

Post by **Mach1.9pants** » 30 Sep 2009, 03:46

[quote]
Except the Apple adaptor is, turn quote Kyle from [H], "shit". It BSODed his rig :(

I'm more liable to believe that what BSODed the rig was the 3d engine seeing more height that width in the initial startup. I've encountered that in several games lately with playing with my screens in portrait mode. I've read quite a bit of bad reviews about the Apple adapter though. I'm currently neutral about it until we get someone here with an actual triple-head background to talk about it though.

The trick is to start the game in a standard screen resolution then switch to the portrait resolution. Start the game up in 1280x1024 (or something standard) then apply 3600x1920.Except the rig was working perfectly fine with the DP plugged in direct. I was showing only 2 screens (the Apple one didn't work) but the system picked it up.. he enable EF and BAM it was BSOD. The only thing different from his totally successful other set up was using the Apple adaptor. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

geniv2 · Post by **geniv2** » 30 Sep 2009, 04:07

Yep, bought mine too

Total: USD 108.95
International Shipping and Handling: USD 54.82
Grand Total: USD 163.77

now to find me some monitors.

ohh man.. I feel for you guys $167 USD shipped... like 2x what I paid for mine

kvant · Post by **kvant** » 30 Sep 2009, 04:25

[quote]Yep, bought mine too

Total: USD 108.95
International Shipping and Handling: USD 54.82
Grand Total: USD 163.77

now to find me some monitors.

ohh man.. I feel for you guys $167 USD shipped... like 2x what I paid for mine

plus 23% tax and 20e for handling. If it gets caught.

Post by **BHawthorne** » 30 Sep 2009, 04:30

[quote][quote]Yep, bought mine too

Total: USD 108.95
International Shipping and Handling: USD 54.82
Grand Total: USD 163.77

now to find me some monitors.

ohh man.. I feel for you guys $167 USD shipped... like 2x what I paid for mine

plus 23% tax and 20e for handling. If it gets caught.

Man, that costs more than it would to buy a GTX260...ug. At least you guys are finding options I guess.

kvant · Post by **kvant** » 30 Sep 2009, 05:00

Ordered 3 of these babies: (Samsung SM2443FWs)

Im planning on using them in same way as thenjwaslike.

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