Eyefinity Question

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I have a monitor without a DVI-D input (only DVI-Sub, which is VGA). I don't want to use VGA because the monitor sucks and has display issues with VGA input.

If I get 2 more for Eyefinity, and I convert the DVI-D to HDMI using adapters to connect it to my monitor, will it work?

Summary of connections:

GPU -> miniDP to DP adapter -> active DP to DVI-D adapter -> DVI-D to HDMI adapter -> HDMI cable -> Monitor

Would you expect major issues? Is there a such thing as active DVI-D to HDMI adapter and is it needed?

 

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The monitor is this Hanns G: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254043

 

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But if those signals are converted to HDMI, it shouldn't matter, right?

2 monitors = DVI-D to HDMI adapters
1 monitor = miniDP converted all the way to HDMI

That should work, right? (It is a 5970, so it's miniDP not DP)

 

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http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Cables/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=330-5521

This is the only active DP converter that I know of.

And I have also forgotten why it had to be an active converter, could someone please explain?

 

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I know you have three DVI-D's using adapters. I am wondering if this current setup will work as described.

And I don't think ATi gave a real explanation as to why an active adapter is needed.