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Ok so I'm reading that a single GTX 670 can do a 3-way-monitor setup into one viewing surface, as long as the monitors have the same resolution, refresh rate, and sync polarity. First of all, what the heck is sync polarity, second of all what do I need to do to make this happen exactly? I have 2 1920 x 1080 monitors right now, but one is 46" and the other 24" . However I was being told that they don't have to be the same size or model, as long as they are the same resolution. So yeah if anyone can help me here, it seems like all I would have to do is get a 3rd 1080p monitor ( I was thinking one identical to my 24" one and then have both of those on either side of the big boy), and connect them all and use the "configure surround" in the nvidia control panel. I'm probably wrong about a few things here, but I don't know what they are lol. Also, I was reading there had to be some special connectivity with dual link DVI or something, I've only ever used HDMI for my large screen and DVI for my smaller one. Would really appreciate any help, cuz if all I have to do is shell out a couple more hundred bucks to have 3-way-monitor-single-surface gaming at 5760 x 1080, well that would pretty much be the greatest thing ever, thx so much for any help!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/14 02:02:30
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Plz if there's a way for me to pull this off only having to buy one more monitor let me know!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/14 05:55:14
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Surround you used to have to be the same make and model of monitors until like 6 months ago. You can mix and match but its not guaranteed everything is going to work right. Personally I would buy 2 more 24 in monitors and ditch the 46in. Once it's all set up the picture just isn't going to look right, with one big tv in the middle for gaming. Thats if it will actually work in the first place. The best way to go is just get 3 identical monitors then you know it will work.
You can use dvi or hdmi is doesn't matter aslong as there 60hz monitors. You cant get 120hz over hdmi. To get 120hz you need a dual link dvi cable.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/14 12:23:47
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Well I can see how some wouldn't think it would look right but the angle and distance I have things is actually going to be pretty solid. I have since learned all I need to do is get another monitor if equal resoultion and a dvi cable.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/15 09:55:38
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I hadn't realised before that one 670 was enough, I thought with Nvidia that you needed SLI. Now I''m definitely thinking of a third monitor! I'm in a similar position, so interesting to read your post. I've currently got 2 x 27" Korean 2560x1440 monitors. They're different 'brands' but i'm sure they're pretty much the same (probably just a different stand and coating). I can get one more to match one that I've got. So in theory it sounds like I'm ready to go, so long as they have the same sync polarity, which I agree sounds like a shot in the dark, and something hard to find out. I think the dual link DVI is only an issue for 3D surround, where the monitors have to be exactly the same too. If you have an HDMI monitor you're good too, I'll need an HDMI to DVI adaptor (and an extra long DVI cable). Let us know how it works out.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/15 10:15:02
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Will do, tomorrow I'm receiving two 32" HDTV's (yeah i went a little crazy, even measured how high the 46" generally appears in my vision from the angle I sit to see what height off my desk would be relative to having the same screen size as the 46", the 24" recently spoke of was NOT going to cut it). As well as two dvi to HDMI connectors. I "should", and now this is according to EVGA customer service and a dude who, according to him, knows his 2d and even 3d surround stuff, be able to just put the two 32's at the angle I want them on my desk, hook them both up from DVI to HDMI in the TV with my adapters/connectors w/e u wanna call them, and then configure it in the nvidia control panel's surround/physx section. Will no doubt take a lot of tinkering and configuring, but once all is set right it "should work". Brand/model etc only really matter for 3d surround, I know that all 3 I'm attempting to use are able to be set and/or max out at 60Hz refresh and are 1920 x 1080. Also, and I probably won't do this unless I magically come up with a place to set it, I should be able to connect said 24" as an accessory display with the last connector, but only AFTER configuring 2d surround. Here's the place to really look at: http ://www. geforce. com/optimize/guides/how-to-correctly-configure-geforce-gtx-680-surround/#2 Note: There are spaces between the initial address of geforceDOTcom, after the p and both periods because the site won't let a link post even as plain text, at least not for me. But that's where the best info for what I'm doing appears to be. As well, yes I notice that in the address it says "correctly configure geforce gtx 680 surround" but once you get to the page you will see that it's actually listed on there as "600 series cards", so this should work for all of them, especially a 670 which is basically a 680 with a couple things tuned down for marketing.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/15 10:38:24
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Good stuff, I hope it all goes well, we want pictures when it's all set up!! You must have a bigger room than I've got:) I found the Nvidia page previously, so no probs. It's quite helpful about which connectors to use etc, as you say they just don't have the 670 in their list of GPUs (though the guide page is for all 600s). Next I just need to decide if my desk really is big enough, and decide whether I want to find a 3-monitor stand too. They're hard to find in the UK at a sensible price. ...Then I'll see if my single GPU can hack it at 7680x1440 or if I need to go SLI, then something else........but nice to have a project.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/15 10:43:57
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There's actually another page in that configuration I listed where you select what GPU, which surround you want, and whether it's landscape or potrait, then they give you a diagram. In that, there's definitely a working diagram for the 670 and 2d surround. As far as pics go, I'll work on that lol, and actually my room isn't that big at all, desk should BARELY be enough haha, this will smother me but....that's what I WANT!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/15 23:26:47
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You don't really want to screw with mixing displays unless you have no choice. It might work then again it might not. If you have the displays just sitting around you can always just try it though.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/19 02:07:54
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BAM! Worked right out of the box after going through the settings, got 32" on the left, 46" in the middle, and 32" on the right, looks PERFECT because of how close I have my 32's. I can't believe how awesome surround is. The only thing is the "stretching" on the side monitors, but then again I've only tried the "super user friendly" oblivion, which NEVER gives the user a headache...ha! Also wall mounted the 24" i was speaking of earlier behind and above the big boy as an accessory display, so far not even an fps drop noticed. Thank God for all the luck I've had with compatibility, now to finally finally play this! Possible pics coming soon. P.S. Trail how's ur plans coming?
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/19 03:29:54
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Brilliant! Can't ask for more than that, looking forward to pics. Had a lot of good feedback on the forums, looking like single card surround is doable, but some problems with HDMI. I'll work out the finances to go SLI and get the 3rd monitor together. I'll post when I finally get set up!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/19 09:22:12
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lets see some pics
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/19 19:16:57
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What are your problems with HDMI? One of mine is hooked up hdmi, why the SLI talk when one card handles it fine? I mean, if finances is a factor, and u own a 670, just get another monitor? Explain ur setup and goal exactly and I "think" I can help ya. I mean I just used a single 670 ftw 4gb and different monitors, and btw the 670 is working on an xps 8300, by all accounts I should NOT have been able to do this haha.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/22 00:06:48
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OK, didn't forget about this and I haven't forgot about pics, just working on getting someone to take them (my phone always says they're too large...w/e...). However, A LOT has happened since the last report of my situation. Everything I reported previously was 100% accurate...but.... those cheap 32" 1080p's that I had? Yeah..they were exactly that, cheap. Nothing broke or is wrong, but the picture, my gosh, with them on the side of my insignia it was just enough to make me sick. NO SETTING on them could even come close to touching the insignia. It really was bad enough to kill it for me. So, I got a little more crazy...again.. I decide to return them, UPS gettin' 'em tomorrow, and buy a couple insignias of the same size so the picture would be perfectly identical as far as contrast, color, etc. But... there was only one 32" in stock within 200 miles of me. So what to do? I went up of course, pretty good deal on 39" insignia 1080p's ($300). Got two of those to go on the side of the 46" and got home and all the picture settings meshed GREAT with the 46". However, somehow with this my gfx card and drivers, or something (everyone at EVGA and myself aren't really sure) caused the 1920 x 1080 configuration under PC in the nvidia control panel to disappear, I have no idea why and nobody else really does, tho I was told it's likely the EDID that I'd have to get from the manufacturer. This means surround must take the highest resolution that IS left under PC to configure the surround, which was about 3840 x 1024...screw that....barely covered the inside thirds of my outside monitors, if that. So lo and behold again I drive 100 miles to the nearest best buy (just did this yesterday for the two 39") and pick up a 3rd 39" insignia, all 3 absolutely identical now down to the last detail. It looks freaking AMAZING now, I mean wow with actually being happy with the picture on all 3 displays it really was worth all the trouble (I haven't actually played a game other than testing the display in a week now...) configuring, taking down, setting up, downloading drivers, talking to evga technical support, etc. etc. I'm just blown away and finally finally truly happy all around with my setup. Oh, and for those who've read the entire thread up to this point, the 24" I had wall mounted behind the surround setup has now been taken down, because the 46" took its place, which just omgosh...words don't cover how awesome that is just hanging up there for football or a movie or what have you while I game. So there ya go, update of what's going on for me, NEVER BUY A SCEPTRE TV IF YOU LIKE CLEAR COLORFUL DISPLAY!! And those pics, they're coming soon!!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/22 22:02:16
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It may run the display(s) but what's you FRAPS? BF3?
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/23 09:30:42
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BF3 I haven't ran yet, however an EXTREMELY heavily modded oblivion with 4x textures, extra AI, etc., lots of things that usually muck up the fps and I'm still around 60. I'm too deep into oblivion as far as what I just enjoy playing. Gimme a couple days and I'll throw up BF3 marks.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/23 21:56:43
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Below is BF3 and Oblivion in all their 3 x 39" @ 5900 x 1080 bezel corrected goodness!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/23 22:04:19
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Not the best resolution, and no FPS proof, I'll get that up in a few.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/23 23:13:42
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BF3 is at 30 - 40 fps on ultra and 50-ish on high. All screenshots with this reso are too large for me to upload to anything tho ![](https://forums.evga.com/upfiles/smiley/glare.gif) , not to mention that when I open the screenies I do have with the fraps fps showing in the corner, I can't even read what the number is because of the rendering of the screenshot, you'll just have to take my word, it's a good word tho scout's honor!!! And so far oblivion has only taken what is an almost completely negligible hit, getting below "MY MANDATORY 60" (seriously I can't stand anything below that once my eyes "learned" how fluid 60 fps looks) only very rarely, and this as said before is with a MASSIVE amount of visual enhancement that most ppl were happy to get 20 and 30 fps with. Hope you guys like the pics & the detailed-and-long-winded reports of the system, and hope I've maybe inspired some timid ppl thinking of going surround to do so, you won't regret it!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/25 12:31:00
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Looking good! Glad you got sorted out in the end, and good performance too. Neither of my two current monitors are available now, so I'll end up with three different ones. All the same size and practically the same but fingers crossed they'll work together. Nobody knows what the sync polarities are! I might try it off the single GPU first just in case.
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/28 11:07:57
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
2012/10/30 18:46:00
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clo007 Nice set-up man. Thanks bud!
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
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I noticed on the one screen shot that your accessory monitor was black. Is that because of the game or did you just have it off?
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Re:3-monitor setup for 5760 x 1080 gaming, GTX 670 FTW 4GB
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very cool !!! welcome to the 3 screen club once you enter you cannot leave!!!
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