Ati4850 and 3 displays

[daok]

Hi,

I have an Ati4850 connected to 2 screens. All work fine. Since few hours, I got a TV Tuner card and it require the S-Video of my Ati4850 to display the Tv on the Tv. This cause that I can't have my second screen available. Does a second Ati4850 (Crossfire) will let me have 2 screens and the output of the Media Center in the S-Video?

 

[4745454b]

No. I hear they got multi screen working somewhat in CF mode, but three screens is still out. What you need is just another video card to handle the TV, it doesn't have to be another 4850. A nice cheap 4350/4550 should do just fine. If you use XP or possibly Win 7, you could also use an Nvidia card. If you use Vista, you can not use AMD and Nvidia cards at the same time.

 

[daok]

Alright so CrossFire would not be possible but two card without CrossFire will do the job?

 

[4745454b]

Sure. I'd hook your primary monitor up to the 4850, then plug your second monitor and the TV up to the 4350/4550. This way you have your speed for when you need it (4850) and the screens for everything else. (4350/4550)

 

[daok]

Cool thanks! I guess a second card will be required but at least I got the information I want Thanks a lot