Matrox Updates DTH2Go for 3x1440x900 and 3x1680x1050

Post by **skipclarke** » 05 Aug 2008, 19:22

Press Release...

Go Wider with Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital Edition
New widescreen modes provide maximum triple-display desktop space for gaming enthusiasts and professionals

Montreal, Canada, August 5, 2008/PRNewswire - Matrox Graphics announces new triple widescreen modes for the TripleHead2Go Digital Edition: 3x1680x1050 and 3x1440x900. The new modes allow gaming enthusiasts and professionals to benefit from the advantages of widescreen technology across an astonishing desktop set-up.

"With TripleHead2Go, users can now drive three widescreen monitors from a single system," says Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics. "The ultra-wide desktop gives gamers a maximum field-of-view for an unrivaled gaming experience and professionals a vast desktop for managing multiple applications."

The expanded playing area provides gaming enthusiasts with extra pixel space to view wider interactive scenes for a competitive advantage during game play. What's more, the additional onscreen information in a widescreen Surround Gaming(tm) set-up creates a heightened level of immersion for a more enjoyable gaming environment.

"TripleHead2Go offers us an amazing panoramic setup on any system in the blink of an eye," remarks Marek Spanel, CEO, Bohemia Interactive. "Seeing brand new game worlds spread out to the far corners of your view is quite simply, stunning."

Professional workstation users can also benefit from a triple-widescreen desktop-less scrolling, toggling, and re-sizing of windows significantly enhances efficiency and increases overall productivity by ensuring all the information they need is conveniently at their fingertips.

Availability & Compatibility
The new TripleHead2Go widescreen modes-enabled by connecting the TripleHead2Go to the system's dual-link DVI connector-are available with select NVIDIAÂ® and ATIÂ® GPUs running under MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® XP and WindowsÂ® Vista(tm) operating systems. For complete compatibility and free software download information, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/triplewide http://webtest.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/gxm/windows/th2go/digital/howto1/

TripleHead2Go currently supports over 250 popular game titles across a wide variety of game genres. To find out more, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go.

About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions for professional markets such as finance, digital media, medical imaging, industrial, and enterprise computing. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products.

Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with representation and offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Learn more about Matrox Graphics at http://www.matrox.com/graphics

http://webtest.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2008/gxm/th2go_widescreen/http//:www.matrox.com/graphics

Paddywak ... EDIT : Those links to the firmware in the Press Release don't seem to work any more so here is a new link ... http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/gxm/windows/th2go/digital/howto1/

Post by **Paddy the Wak** » 05 Aug 2008, 19:27

How cool is that !

JKeefe · Post by **JKeefe** » 05 Aug 2008, 19:39

Most excellent. Thanks, Matrox!

It looks like ATI cards only support 4320x900, and not the full 1680x1050; following the link tells you:

To access TripleHead2Go Digital Edition's new triple widescreen modes of 3x1680x1050 and 3x1440x900*, you must download the latest firmware utility and PowerDesk software. Before downloading the software, please make sure that your system meets the following criteria:

1. Your system must have a dual-link DVI connector and must be running a Microsoft WindowsÂ® XP or Vistaâ„¢operating system.
2. Your graphics card should be a compatible DirectXÂ® 10 GPU with the latest graphics driver version installed. To check, download the GXM Compatibility tool.

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* Available only with certain NVIDIAÂ® (triple 1440x900 and 1680x1050 at 57Hz) and ATIâ„¢ (triple 1440x900) GPUs.

Still, fantastic news. Let's hear from those who have 3 22" widescreens to see if there are any problems.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 05 Aug 2008, 19:42

FAN-flippin-TASTIC! :w00t

Now I'll only need to buy 2 more monitors to go surround! Anybody know a place that gives away money? :wink:

Post by **skipclarke** » 05 Aug 2008, 19:52

I am going to swap out my 3 normal 19" monitors for three widescreens. Based on the available space on my monitor bar, I think I'm going to go with the Asus VW198T. It is a 19" widescreen, but it has a resolution of 1680x1050.

http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10&l2=87&l3=581&l4=0&model=1883&modelmenu=1

Post by **Paddy the Wak** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:03

I'm running my 3 ... 24" Dells ... 1680x1050 x 3

... it is AWESOME ! ....................... :mrgreen:

JKeefe · Post by **JKeefe** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:05

Wow, a 19" monitor that does 1680x1050? That's some serious pixel density.

Post by **MobsterOO7** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:07

This is made of win and god. Too bad I got my triplehead setup already! :(

This also means that any game that had the HUD under the bezels in triplehead will probably work just fine now.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:12

Forgot to mention this before, Ibrin, but I'm jealous of your desk setup. :)

And those Asus screens look...Splendid. :wink:

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:13

I'm running my 3 ... 24" Dells ... 1680x1050 x 3

... it is AWESOME ! ....................... :mrgreen:

Screenshot / video, please? :)

Post by **skipclarke** » 05 Aug 2008, 20:15

Forgot to mention this before, Ibrin, but I'm jealous of your desk setup. :)

And those Asus screens look...Splendid. :wink:

Thanks. I will post a new pic with the 3xWS. I will also be doing an update to the review, with the new monitors. Hopefully Paddy will do something as well. I made the desk and printer stand myself. And, the work (day job) notebook is now up on an Ergortron arm, with a Logitech DiNovo mouse/keyboard underneath.

Tallon29 · Post by **Tallon29** » 05 Aug 2008, 22:06

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

3x1440x900 on my 19" widescreen LCDs will be great. Thank you Matrox for finally announcing something!

Post by **skipclarke** » 05 Aug 2008, 22:44

Here is a mockup of what the 3x19" WS will look like.

Current setup:

Mock-up of 3xWS

The left side is skewed a bit from creating the panoramic photo. I might be able to fit 3x20" screens, but it would be tight. I've measured for 3x22" using the Gateway HD2200 size (it has VGA, DVI, Component and HDMI; and a cool PnP). But there is no way 3x22" will work.

With only having a 19" widescreen, it's not moving my bezels out much. I would still get the benefit of native WS for single monitor games. Getting 3x20" would be nice, and I really want something with HDMI.

The Samsung T200HD looked perfect, but lucking I read a review that said it had no VESA wall mount. I've looked through the MML, but haven't seen anything that jumped out at me. Anyone got any suggestions?

X-Warrior · Post by **X-Warrior** » 05 Aug 2008, 22:46

Now maybe I'll have to get me 3 screens whenever I upgrade again. Not cheap ones either. And it's all Matrox's fault :evil:

Oh wait... not enough room on the desk...
Now I need to get a new desk as well. And a house to fit it in. Gah, Matrox is really going to get me spending hard here :x

When I get the funds for all the above anyway...

Pantsbandit · Post by **Pantsbandit** » 06 Aug 2008, 03:48

Awesome!

Anyone that has tried this... do all games that worked before work now with the new 5MP resolution? Correct field of view and everything?

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » 06 Aug 2008, 06:54

Dude my next purchase will go toward setting something like this up!

KamiCrazy · Post by **KamiCrazy** » 06 Aug 2008, 07:38

Does anyone know what the best optimal 22" monitor for this would be?

Looking for great viewing angles + smallest bezel possible + HDMI inputs (so I can link up a different game console to each monitor).

Greatwalk · Post by **Greatwalk** » 06 Aug 2008, 10:53

oh man some of the best news I've seen in ages.

The question now is... what single slot card will you need to run a beast such as that.

Post by **Paddy the Wak** » 06 Aug 2008, 11:09

Hi guys ...
Some TripleWide Screenshots here ... http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/node/#comment-

My gaming comp ...

ben@scan · Post by **ben@scan** » 06 Aug 2008, 12:54

Nice setup Paddy but I thnk you need a bigger desk :lol:

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