GenSeneca
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First, I'm using 3 x 50" Sceptre TV's as monitors, I love them... As an older gamer, I need the large screens.
I have 1 EVGA 1080 hybrid, love that too...
My primary game is BF1. Using just 1 big screen I get 120-200 FPS (according to BF1's FPS overlay). When I use all three monitors, FPS drops to, and hovers right around, 60 FPS. I don't even know if it's possible, but can I use 3 cards and have each one hooked up to it's own 50" and get the full 120-200 FPS on each screen?
Is there a better option to get those kind of frame rates?
I'm told BF1 isn't SLI friendly, I don't really know... So, if I had 3 cards, would they have to be run in SLI, or could each one just be "on it's own"?
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 7:51 AM
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Unfortunately multiple gpu's don't work that way. You can game with all 3 screens joined but this will triple the resolution and graphical demand from your gpu's.
With pascal onwards nvidia also dropped support for more than 2 gpu's in SLI which makes compatibility and support a real issue if you want 3+ gpu's. They are promoting a max of 2 for the normal population but provide a way of more for extreme users such as benchmarkers/LN2 users etc.
What resolution are each of your screens? I'm guessing 1080p? 2 cards may well suffice but depends on resolution, your need for the 3 screens/surround gaming setup whilst gaming and the card(s) you are potentially looking to buy.
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GenSeneca
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:19 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply Yeungster!
Yeah, 1920x1080 for each TV, so my single card is pushing 5760x1080... I apparently can't post links to anything but from what I've read and heard, BF1 isn't very SLI friendly and actually does better with a single card than in SLI...
I like to fly, so having 3 screens is a huge benefit... Almost 180 view of what's going on around me has drastically improved my situational awareness on the battlefield... Having one screen is like flying with blinders on. Any suggestions as to how I could increase my FPS across all three screens?
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:26 AM
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GenSeneca
Thanks for the quick reply Yeungster!
Yeah, 1920x1080 for each TV, so my single card is pushing 5760x1080... I apparently can't post links to anything but from what I've read and heard, BF1 isn't very SLI friendly and actually does better with a single card than in SLI...
I like to fly, so having 3 screens is a huge benefit... Almost 180 view of what's going on around me has drastically improved my situational awareness on the battlefield... Having one screen is like flying with blinders on. Any suggestions as to how I could increase my FPS across all three screens?
Oc your 1080? and or drop some settings are the only things you can really do to help fps without getting a stronger card. windows creator's new game boost feature also gives a few more fps for free. doing some or all of these may help you get closer to a locked 60fps
post edited by demon09 - Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:28 AM
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GenSeneca
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:41 AM
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Is there any single card that can realistically hit 100+ FPS across 3x50" screens, without OC'ing? I'm timid when it comes to OC'ing my system and would rather not have to do it.
Looking up "Windows creator's game boost" netted lots of results but all the ones relating to MSFT were articles, all the downloads were for Razer Game Boost or other, very sketchy looking, "game boost" downloads...
Is the Windows Creator's game boost something that's already part of windows 10, is it part of an update released in April, or what?
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:43 AM
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GenSeneca
Is there any single card that can realistically hit 100+ FPS across 3x50" screens, without OC'ing? I'm timid when it comes to OC'ing my system and would rather not have to do it.
Looking up "Windows creator's game boost" netted lots of results but all the ones relating to MSFT were articles, all the downloads were for Razer Game Boost or other, very sketchy looking, "game boost" downloads...
Is the Windows Creator's game boost something that's already part of windows 10, is it part of an update released in April, or what?
ya it's built in to windows creator update nets a few fps not a lot but I mean it's free. I am not sure a 1080ti could net 100+fps in bf1 at 3 1080p sceens it handles bf1 in 4k 60fps quite easily but 4k is 3840x2160 so not quite the same as your triple 1080 is 6mil pixels vs 8mil for 4k. So I am unsure how it would do at that res for sure. But a TI is only 20-3x% over the 1080 depending on the game.so gusseing from the fact you are in the 60s a 20 to 3x% would not put you into the 100+.Overclocking GPUs is pretty safe, but it will not net huge fps gains either. Why the search for 100fps+ on 60hz displays? As I am sure you must be having a good amount of screen tearing unless you are running fast sync.
post edited by demon09 - Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:02 AM
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GenSeneca
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:06 AM
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My FPS while in aircraft is a pretty steady 60 fps, low of 52 under normal circumstances, and only dips to mid-high 40's when flying over, or near, an exploding blimp... Which is brief. However, when I'm on the ground, my FPS is about 38-46, steady... it'll hit lows of 32 when there's lost of smoke, gas and/or fire, which is basically any time you're near enemy soldiers... Regardless, I can't hit targets with such low frame rates. I was literally point blank, dancing around with an enemy, trying to shoot him, and, after unloading an entire clip without getting one single hit, finally just knifed the guy for the kill. On one screen, I was getting 120-200 and had no problem hitting my target... That's why I'm hoping to get higher rates.
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:09 AM
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GenSeneca
My FPS while in aircraft is a pretty steady 60 fps, low of 52 under normal circumstances, and only dips to mid-high 40's when flying over, or near, an exploding blimp... Which is brief. However, when I'm on the ground, my FPS is about 38-46, steady... it'll hit lows of 32 when there's lost of smoke, gas and/or fire, which is basically any time you're near enemy soldiers... Regardless, I can't hit targets with such low frame rates. I was literally point blank, dancing around with an enemy, trying to shoot him, and, after unloading an entire clip without getting one single hit, finally just knifed the guy for the kill. On one screen, I was getting 120-200 and had no problem hitting my target... That's why I'm hoping to get higher rates.
a locked 60 may be fine turn vsycn on with one monitor and see if it's playable? As I would think if the 1080ti can drive 4k at a locked 60 locked 60 on triple 1080 shouldn't be supper hard. But I have never been a triple monitor guy so not 100% on the performance impact. As it should be less. What Grpahics settings are you running the game at?
post edited by demon09 - Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:20 AM
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:41 AM
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I also forgot to ask. What is the refresh rate of your screens? Presumably they are natively 60Hz anyway so anything above 60FPS would (arguably) be wasted?
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:44 AM
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yeungster
I also forgot to ask. What is the refresh rate of your screens? Presumably they are natively 60Hz anyway so anything above 60FPS would (arguably) be wasted?
they are definitely 60 as any TV that says it has more is usually a fake Hz that does frame skipping. And over 60 does reduce input lag slightly,but will cause screen tearing. So most likely op will be fine with a locked 60 fps but he will have to try it out
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:44 PM
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Correct... 60Hz... I thought the EVGA GTX SC2 1080 Hybrid that I got could push a steady 60 FPS across 3 screens but I was apparently wrong... As for skipping and tearing, I was previously using a single 50" LG 4k Smart TV (also 60hz) as my monitor, I've never experienced any skipping or tearing with this card or my previous one (RX 490).
My 1080 is locked, and target set, at 60FPS... Also have FPS in game options set to match refresh rate (60hz). Works great while I'm flying, it's just when I have to ground pound that FPS gets crappy... I was hoping there was something I could do about that, even if it means getting a different card. I'd gladly drop the $ on a card that truly locked my frames at 60, across triple screens, and never budged from there.
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Re: Novice Question about using 3 GPU's
Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:52 PM
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Hard to know the 1080ti should be able to do it as all my games on 4k run easily at a locked 60fps but I only use fxaa on anti aliasing so three screens with heavy anti aliasing may be hard. It's worth trying on you current card to turn down AA and see how your fps does. if you turn down AA and its really close to a locked 60% say 30 or so % away then the 1080ti would do it
post edited by demon09 - Monday, April 17, 2017 5:24 AM
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