Triple Monitor Gaming

[Cech]

Hello guys,

I would like to know am I able to use Triple Monitor Gaming.

I have the following specifications:
Driver: GE-Force GTX 650
Motherboard: ASUS Motherboard Z97-K

I want my three monitors to be grouped into one like the image bellow.

Also it says "SLI mode disabled" how do I enable it ?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mURV9SmrzQ4/maxresdefault.jpg

 

[Woody1999]

Your graphics card is not powerful enough to power three monitors, for basically any game around. In fact, it will struggle with 1080p gaming on a single monitor.

If you only have one graphics card then SLI mode will always be disabled, SLI is the joining of two graphics cards in a single system to increase performance.

Woody

 

[4745454b]

If memory serves, you can't SLI the 650. Nvidia doesn't allow it. I agree with the 650 having issues playing games on three screens. Sounds like you want a GPU upgrade.

 

[Cech]

So what do you guys suggest ? I have a three active monitors in this graphics card, shall I add one more graphics ? Like ATI Radeon (but which one exactly ) to be able to play 1 game on three monitors like the image I posted in the main topic

 

[4745454b]

Seeing as you can't SLI, you'd have to upgrade the GPU. What you upgrade to depends on budget, what's available to you, etc.

 

[Cech]

What shall I upgrade then ? A motherboard where SLI will be available or my nvidia graphic card who support surround ?

 

[Woody1999]

What shall I upgrade then ? A motherboard where SLI will be available or my nvidia graphic card who support surround ?

If your graphics card doesn't support SLI then you won't be able to SLI it, even if your motherboard supports it. I recommend upgrading the graphics card.

Woody

 

[fantom87]

I would recommend upgrading to the GTX 750 TI. They're fairly cheap at about $150, is single slot so it should fit in your case, and SLI is supported should you decide to upgrade your motherboard too and do that.

 

[4745454b]

I don't think the 750TI allows SLI either. Just get a good single card. We don't have system specs or budget so it's pretty hard to suggest something.

 

[Woody1999]

He's going to contact me on Skype to talk about it, apparently, so we'll see what happens.

Woody

 

[Cech]

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Z97-K (SOCKET 1150)

Intel Core i5 4440 @ 3.10GHz 33 °C
Haswell 22nm Technology

8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 666MHz (9-9-9-24)

Q-W2005S12-D (1680x1050@60Hz)
2270W (1920x1080@60Hz)
2270W (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (ASUStek Computer Inc)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (NVIDIA)


Here are my system specs

 

[4745454b]

PSU? Budget? I wouldn't do Eyefinity with different sized monitors.

 

[Cech]

MTP-450ACA
PCI Express Connectors2
Supports newest ATX12V version 2.31
Includes two +12V outputs
450W
OCP (over current protection), OPP (over power protection), OVP (over voltage protection), SCP (short circuit protection) and UVP (unver voltage protection)
Full voltage 100-240Vac

Also budget doesn't matter at all I'll keep saving money to buy the specifics needed, about the monitors I got x3 full HD

Monitor 1: works on VGA
Monitor 2 (primary): DVI
Monitor 3: HDMI to VGA converter (because 2 monitors have only VGA outputs)

 

[4745454b]

One isn't full HD as it's 1050 and not 1080. It will be odd to have two 1080 screens and a 1050 screen. I'm not sure Nvidia even supports this yet. AMD just finally did a few months back.

Sounds like a lower end 450W PSU. The two PCIe connectors, are they both 6 pin? 270 or 270X sounds like the best you can use.

 

[Cech]

The 2 monitors work on 1920x1080 and the one on DVI on 1680 x 1050

Now if I change the motherboard and graphic card, am I going to be able to use SLI and to do the triple monitor ? If yes, which one should I pick ?

 

[4745454b]

You still aren't understanding. I wouldn't use Eyefinity with different sized monitors. I have three identical monitors at home, all are 1080 and the same size. (they are the same model even, but it's not needed.) You need three 1050, or three 1080 monitors. You also shouldn't be shooting for SLI/CF. There is nothing wrong with a single card powering your system. I'm using a single 280/7950 to power all this. You don't need to change your motherboard to something that supports SLI. Just put the best GPU you can afford into it and be done with it.

 

[Woody1999]

You still aren't understanding. I wouldn't use Eyefinity with different sized monitors. I have three identical monitors at home, all are 1080 and the same size. (they are the same model even, but it's not needed.) You need three 1050, or three 1080 monitors. You also shouldn't be shooting for SLI/CF. There is nothing wrong with a single card powering your system. I'm using a single 280/7950 to power all this. You don't need to change your motherboard to something that supports SLI. Just put the best GPU you can afford into it and be done with it.

I was talking to the OP on Skype last night and we cleared a few things up. Eyefinity can work on different sized monitors, and judging by the benchmarks at 5760x1080, you'd need at least an R9 290 to run it well.

Woody

 

[4745454b]

Eyefinity handles it, but Nvidia doesn't as far as I know. And he's only mentioning Nvidia cards. Finally, just because AMD supports it doesn't mean it's a good idea. You want it as uniform as possible. Easier on your brain.

 

[Woody1999]

Eyefinity handles it, but Nvidia doesn't as far as I know. And he's only mentioning Nvidia cards. Finally, just because AMD supports it doesn't mean it's a good idea. You want it as uniform as possible. Easier on your brain.

I explained the graphics card market to him, and we've both decided that an AMD card would be best for the job. He's hoping to see his friend who owns a computer store and part exchange his 450W PSU for a 600W.

Woody

 

[Cech]

That's correct what Woody says, he told me to get AMD r9 290 which would work on 3 monitors (x2 monitors Full HD 1980x11080 and x1 1680x1050). The rest of the parts he told me that they're going to be fine except the PS (current 450W, need 600W atleast).

 

[4745454b]

A good 600W yes. Not a cheap/junk one. I still don't like the idea of miss sized monitors. It will work yes. But it's 3x 1680x1050 in total. I can't imagine going less then 1080 these days.