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Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 10 Jun 2010, 18:22
by essasin
I have 9 1600 x 1200 20" lcds and I am looking to create a video wall/gaming setup. I'm not expecting great fps performance out of the setup but I'd like to run some simulators and media content at a reasonable fps.
I have been browsing all the forums including this one. All the info I have found is either dated or in a different language. I did a search here and found a thread about a user doing 6 monitors with TH2G0 and SoftTh.
I have not purchased any hardware except for a 1kw corsair.
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 11 Jun 2010, 21:28
by Delphium
I would say your best bet will be to use 3x ati 5xxx cards which each have 3 outputs... create a vertical eyefinty group of 3 monitors with each card.
Then use SoftTh to span the 3 vertical groups.
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 12 Jun 2010, 03:25
by suiken_2mieu
I would say your best bet will be to use 3x ati 5xxx cards which each have 3 outputs... create a vertical eyefinty group of 3 monitors with each card.
Then use SoftTh to span the 3 vertical groups.
This +1
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 12 Jun 2010, 07:25
by essasin
Thanks for the answer. Just to make sure this what you are saying
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
--SoftTH--
Three 5xxx cards setup in 3 different eyefinity groups shown above. Use SofTh to spawn across 1-2-3.
I didn't know eyefinity could be setup vertically. I also did not know that multiple eyefinity groups could be setup on 3 different cards in the same system. Unfortunately, the monitors do not have a DP and I will have to purchase three active adapters.
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 13 Jun 2010, 04:44
by Delphium
Correct, you got it :)
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 13 Jun 2010, 15:23
by suiken_2mieu
Remember you can use DP->VGA adapters, which are cheaper and work without a hitch for most people.
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 15 Jun 2010, 06:42
by essasin
Correct, you got it :)
Cool thanks!
Remember you can use DP->VGA adapters, which are cheaper and work without a hitch for most people.
Would there be an uniformity issues compared to those that are connected via dvi?
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 17 Jun 2010, 01:45
by polecat
9, how about 12 with 1 card
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1652779/powercolor-hd5970-display-outputs
Re: Solutions to powering 9 LCD Multi Monitor Setup 3 x 3
Posted: 17 Jun 2010, 04:25
by suiken_2mieu
[quote]Remember you can use DP->VGA adapters, which are cheaper and work without a hitch for most people.
Would there be an uniformity issues compared to those that are connected via dvi?
I currently use 3 VGA adapters, and 2 DVI Adapters. Color wise I don't generally have issues, but I have very cheap monitors, and sometimes I have to hit the Auto adjust on one of my VGA monitors to get it Look "Correct." But that's a mild issue, I have 5 Dell s2309w's, which are a bit dated and were on the low end models that came with Dell Pre-Fab Computers.