Are you going to build an Eyefinity setup?

[mazeroth]

Curious to see what people are planning now that we've seen the Crysis demo playing and a few others. Also, if you're planning on building one which screens do you plan on using and how many?

 

[IlllI]

how about a 'no, too much money to waste on something so frivolous' option

edit: i voted maybe. seemed like closest to 'maybe if i had the money to burn' lol

 

[br0wn]

Check out this Crysis on three monitors.

 

[bryanW1995]

Originally posted by: IlllI
how about a 'no, too much money to waste on something so frivolous' option

edit: i voted maybe. seemed like closest to 'maybe if i had the money to burn' lol

how dare you call computer gaming "frivolous"!!!

j/k I quite agree. 3 expensive monitors = fail, this will be just like physix in that a few hard core junkies will buy it but most of us will just drool at other people's setups.

 

[mazeroth]

Originally posted by: bryanW1995

Originally posted by: IlllI
how about a 'no, too much money to waste on something so frivolous' option

edit: i voted maybe. seemed like closest to 'maybe if i had the money to burn' lol

how dare you call computer gaming "frivolous"!!!

j/k I quite agree. 3 expensive monitors = fail, this will be just like physix in that a few hard core junkies will buy it but most of us will just drool at other people's setups.

Who said you need to buy 3 expensive monitors? You can find 24" screens for $199 on sale. $600 and you're set.

 

[imported_Shaq]

22" is enough and I see some for $149, sometimes less. It's tempting for sure, but I want to see what happens with their physics implementation.

 

[Blazer7]

3 22-24" for $450/600 + $300 for the card only to end up with an image split in three, that's exactly what the average Joe has in mind.

No thanx.

 

[Udgnim]

have no interest due to monetary cost for setup

 

[Andrmgic]

I'll probably do it later on. There need to be more displayport monitors at prices less than $500 before I'll be likely to jump in.

 

[mazeroth]

Originally posted by: Blazer7
3 22-24" for $450/600 + $300 for the card only to end up with an image split in three, that's exactly what the average Joe has in mind.

No thanx.

As of now, it is. 11 for and 14 against. That's 44% in favor.

Another thing you need to consider is everyone already has a screen. In my case, if I want to do it, I will just buy two more comparable screens to mine and only have $400 invested. And, the added real estate when non-gaming will be very, very nice.

 

[RockinZ28]

Maybe if they do what they say with working to make monitors with very slim edges. There's no way I could stand 2-3" gaps between a single image.

 

[biostud]

Why not just hook up to one single large monitor?

 

[Udgnim]

Originally posted by: biostud
Why not just hook up to one single large monitor?

a single large monitor can't do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DLuUwFhS8E

people will use the bezel as a con against Eyefinity but honestly, when watching the person playing the Stalker Eyefinity setup, it seems really easy for me to get adjusted to the bezels and not be bothered by it

only thing annoying for me is the HUD being on the left and right monitor instead of the center monitor

 

[Blazer7]

Originally posted by: mazeroth

Originally posted by: Blazer7
3 22-24" for $450/600 + $300 for the card only to end up with an image split in three, that's exactly what the average Joe has in mind.

No thanx.

As of now, it is. 11 for and 14 against. That's 44% in favor.

Things change. As of now it is 11 for and 22 against (33,33%). And we are talking this forums. Not exactly the place that your average Joe hangs out.

Another thing you need to consider is everyone already has a screen. In my case, if I want to do it, I will just buy two more comparable screens to mine and only have $400 invested.

You are right on the fact that everyone has a screen, some more than one but don't expect this to drastically change things. Eyefinity is a cool feature but unless we see some ultra-ultra thin bezel screens at reasonable prices don't expect people to care for it a lot.

And, the added real estate when non-gaming will be very, very nice.

So will be your power bill.

 

[Blazer7]

Originally posted by: Udgnim

people will use the bezel as a con against Eyefinity ?.

And what are you gonna call it, a plus?

...but honestly, when watching the person playing the Stalker Eyefinity setup, it seems really easy for me to get adjusted to the bezels and not be bothered by it

You are one of the lucky few. Most people I know can't stand ?obstacles? in their view path. Hell, most people I know avoided Trinitrons just for the lines and you have to look for them to see them.

Eyefinity is definitely a nice feature but unless we see affordable 24-30? monitors like this one -> Samsung 46" ultra thin bezel not many will care for it.

 

[JAG87]

As far as I'm concerned, I have a hard enough time getting games to run at 2560x1600 at a constant 60 fps, with some games even refusing to go up to that resolution because of poor resolution support.

Quoting Maximum PC on Eyefinity, single Cypress running 6 x 30" displays:

"We witnessed the flight sim XPlane 9 running at full resolution, as well as Far Cry 2. Also shown was the flying ship scene from 3DMark 2006, running at a full 7680x3200, at between 12 and 20 frames per second."

3dmark 06 at 12 fps? lol NO THANKS. even with 4 cards in Crossfire hypothesizing linear scaling, that's 48 fps (without taking into account micro stutter). lol NO THANKS. People have different views of what's acceptable and what's not, this ain't for me.

No doubt the technology is a breakthrough. The fact alone that a single gpu can render 7680x3200 is amazing. I'd say in about two architecture generations (think HD7000 series), we will be able to run that resolution properly. Hopefully by 2012-13 we will have super hi-vision displays with no bezels in the way.

For now keep your feet on the ground.

 

[thilanliyan]

Definitely later on or whatever is the better option at that time.

 

[SlowSpyder]

I can certainly see how people could be excited about running 3-6 monitors. But I have absolutely no interest in it personally. What does excite me is that the new cards have enough power to run new games on 6 monitors, so running games on my single 26" monitor should be quite easy... I see a lot of AA and high frame rates in my future.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: SlowSpyder
I can certainly see how people could be excited about running 3-6 monitors. But I have absolutely no interest in it personally. What does excite me is that the new cards have enough power to run new games on 6 monitors, so running games on my single 26" monitor should be quite easy... I see a lot of AA and high frame rates in my future.

Sure it may run, but at what FPS? I need benchmarks...60fps or no thanks.

 

[SlowSpyder]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: SlowSpyder
I can certainly see how people could be excited about running 3-6 monitors. But I have absolutely no interest in it personally. What does excite me is that the new cards have enough power to run new games on 6 monitors, so running games on my single 26" monitor should be quite easy... I see a lot of AA and high frame rates in my future.

Sure it may run, but at what FPS? I need benchmarks...60fps or no thanks.

I guess we'll have to wait and see the benches, but considering how well my 4870 does, if the rumors are to be believed then I'm sure a 5850 or 5870 will give me plenty acceptable performance levels.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: SlowSpyder

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: SlowSpyder
I can certainly see how people could be excited about running 3-6 monitors. But I have absolutely no interest in it personally. What does excite me is that the new cards have enough power to run new games on 6 monitors, so running games on my single 26" monitor should be quite easy... I see a lot of AA and high frame rates in my future.

Sure it may run, but at what FPS? I need benchmarks...60fps or no thanks.

I guess we'll have to wait and see the benches, but considering how well my 4870 does, if the rumors are to be believed then I'm sure a 5850 or 5870 will give me plenty acceptable performance levels.

Yeah but what about minimum fps ? I want to see at least 30 if not 60 with minimum fps!

 

[Qbah]

No. I'm quite happy with my single 24" LCD for browsing and 40" for gaming on my console

 

[sandorski]

Some people will, most won't. It'll be less common than SLI/Crossfired setups. It's a nice feature to have though, at least it's there if you want it.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Not for gaming but maybe AVCHD editing in Premiere Pro. To game like that at 3' away is crazy, at 10' mabye... 10' is when the bezels disappear

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Shaq
22" is enough and I see some for $149, sometimes less. It's tempting for sure, but I want to see what happens with their physics implementation.

yeah, but I doubt you are going to find a QUALITY 22 for that much. The best 22 I have seen for the price is the Dell 2209, which AT TIMES gets down to the low $200