Multiple Monitors or 3d for overhauled/modded Skyrim

[jaytrinitron]

Hello, should i use 3 led gaming monitors off of my evga ftw overclocked gtx 670 or use a single led 3d gaming monitor off the same card? It's either or, I can't afford 3 3d displays.
What I mean is, which would make Skyrim look and feel better and more immersive?
The regular led monior that I will by 3 of: http://tinyurl.com/7jwy58p
3d monitor: http://tinyurl.com/6tlf6rp

 

[17seconds]

For a surround setup, just look at reviews for benchmarks at surround resolutions, 5760x1080, for example.

Then for 3D Vision, just look at benchmarks for normal 1920x1080, BUT halve the FPS since that's what happens with 3D Vision. Your video card is actually rendering two nearly identical images, so the FPS is cut exactly in half. See which one produces better framerates on a single GTX 670.

Sorry, no EVGA FTW, but this should be close:

Surround is faster, 44.6 FPS vs 39.45 (78.9/2) for 3D Vision.

 

[RS1no2047]

Surround is faster, 44.6 FPS vs 39.45 (78.9/2) for 3D Vision.

Ah, but that 3D setup is running at 1920x1200 not 1080p, so the 1080p 3D would likely be just as fast as 1080p surround.

Very interesting, thank you.

 

[17seconds]

Ah, but that 3D setup is running at 1920x1200 not 1080p, so the 1080p 3D would likely be just as fast as 1080p surround.

Very interesting, thank you.

It's a general estimate. Both will be playable at similar framerates.

 

[RS1no2047]

It's a general estimate. Both will be playable at similar framerates.

Yeah so it really comes back down to what he wants for gameplay and everyday use. My opinion is pretty obvious, but I can certainly understand the appeal of 3D gaming.

 

[17seconds]

I think 3D is pretty cool, and I still think there are ways to try it out fairly risk-free without having to make a final, expensive decision.

 

[RS1no2047]

Yeah, I agree.

Jay, if you want to try out 3D I would highly suggest buying your monitor off TigerDirect rather than newegg, and here's why.

First time assembling a computer I fried the crap out of it, and it was totally my fault. I sent everything back to Tiger and was given replacements free of charge. Also, newegg requires that any returns arrive 30 days after purchase. Tiger only requires that they were shipped within 30 days.

I find it amazing that everybody praises newegg's RMA when it's actually terrible in comparison. I'm getting a $36 restocking fee for a package I didn't even open, and I'm planning to give them absolute hell for it. If they don't refund it, I'll never use them again, plain and simple.

Do yourself a favor and bite the bullet on paying the tax at TigerDirect, and you won't regret it later when your product is defective or just unwanted.

 

[jaytrinitron]

Ok, thanks for the info. so far guys. I seriously couldn't find the frame rate info. ANYWHERE lol.
So, surround is a single image stretched into 48:9 aspect ratio? As in the gpu only processes for a stretched image, instead of two seperate images?
Thanks.

 

[RS1no2047]

So, surround is a single image stretched into 48:9 aspect ratio?
Thanks.

It isn't stretched, remember that. It's increased viewing angle.