Samsung SyncMaster MD230X3 or even x6?
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I've been considering going with the x3 myself for some time now. It cant be too bad because Alienware is putting them with their systems now.
The 8ms is a maximum not the native, a little confusing.
I was told that you don't need a multi-display GPU, that its done with the monitor set up and uses Invidia to accomplish this on board as one complete unit. If this is true I'm not sure it will work with my ATI GPU. Checking into this farther.
Here is the samsung product link My link
Just found info on multi display. They use ATI eyefinity but doesn't say whether or not it is accomplished by the display unit itself or via your ATI GPU card in computer.
Looking into this farther now
The 8ms is a maximum not the native, a little confusing.
I was told that you don't need a multi-display GPU, that its done with the monitor set up and uses Invidia to accomplish this on board as one complete unit. If this is true I'm not sure it will work with my ATI GPU. Checking into this farther.
Here is the samsung product link My link
Just found info on multi display. They use ATI eyefinity but doesn't say whether or not it is accomplished by the display unit itself or via your ATI GPU card in computer.
Looking into this farther now
They have to be pretty descent, Alienware is offering them with some of their products.I have been looking at these and just wonder how good they really are, 8ms is good enough?
Would love to know what you guys and gals think
The 8ms is maximum so its confusing
equk
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looks nice, never seen or heard of these x3 samsungs.
They seem really expensive tho (£1000+ for 3x 23" 60hz screens + stand)
Not sure how much the stands are but wouldn't it be cheaper to buy 3x samsung 23" monitors (£120 ea) + a stand ?
They look a bit unfinished/industrial also with the metal casing and the mounting at the rear
They seem really expensive tho (£1000+ for 3x 23" 60hz screens + stand)
Not sure how much the stands are but wouldn't it be cheaper to buy 3x samsung 23" monitors (£120 ea) + a stand ?
They look a bit unfinished/industrial also with the metal casing and the mounting at the rear
looks nice, never seen or heard of these x3 samsungs.
They seem really expensive tho (£1000+ for 3x 23" 60hz screens + stand)
Not sure how much the stands are but wouldn't it be cheaper to buy 3x samsung 23" monitors (£120 ea) + a stand ?
They look a bit unfinished/industrial also with the metal casing and the mounting at the rear
A bit expensive? - See why My link My link Full HD 5760 x 2160 resolution stand alone, eyefinity GPU is built in to the 3x / 6x units.
A bit industrial looking - I'll give you that, it's built to last. But unless your gonna be watching the back instead of whats going on on the screen, what does it matter what the back looks like?
equk
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I thought eyefinity was GPU driven? (from the GPU inside the PC)
From what I've seen you only need 1 screen to have a displayport connection or use an active adapter (others can be DVI).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkWsVBpApOY
Looking at the spec of those samsungs the connections are: D-sub, DVI-D, DP which are pretty much standard to most monitors now. Not sure where the magical built-in gpu is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXXSqce04fE
Have a look at this video, the guy has the 2 outside monitors on DVI-D and the internal one on DP.
Also the remote control seems to connect via wired usb.
The only thing that seems special with these is the size of the bezel and the mounting.
Looking on the AMD website you can get an Active Displayport adapter if you don't have a dedicated displayport monitor. (can be had for £15-20 at a quick google)
AMD/ATI said:
Source
Also the industrial looking thing, if you have it setup in a shop or on a desk that isn't against a wall customers/clients/others will see the back.
I thought eyefinity was GPU driven? (from the GPU inside the PC)
From what I've seen you only need 1 screen to have a displayport connection or use an active adapter (others can be DVI).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkWsVBpApOY
Looking at the spec of those samsungs the connections are: D-sub, DVI-D, DP which are pretty much standard to most monitors now. Not sure where the magical built-in gpu is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXXSqce04fE
Have a look at this video, the guy has the 2 outside monitors on DVI-D and the internal one on DP.
Also the remote control seems to connect via wired usb.
The only thing that seems special with these is the size of the bezel and the mounting.
Looking on the AMD website you can get an Active Displayport adapter if you don't have a dedicated displayport monitor. (can be had for £15-20 at a quick google)
Source
Also the industrial looking thing, if you have it setup in a shop or on a desk that isn't against a wall customers/clients/others will see the back.
That's all good info and input.
A FRYES salesman told me that it has Nvidia built in...Where is a review from Tom on this when you need the absolute truth hahaha.
Samsung is saying that all you need for the multi screen set up is a GPU that will support 1920 x 1080 resolution, that the monitor system does the multi display on its own, but I don't see how unless the GPU or GPU's ("GPU's" is used in plural sense, so the person that keeps trying to correct my grammar, he knows who he is, can back the heck off) are built in to the product.
Also waiting on clarification in the morning on the 8ms maximum refresh rate or GTH and whether it's compatible with nvidia if it has eyefinity built in. It's a relatively new product and Tech support couldn't answer my questions with out talking to an engineer...Lol
Samaung is supposed to be contacting me back in the morning to clear this up
"I thought eyefinity was GPU driven? (from the GPU inside the PC)
From what I've seen you only need 1 screen to have a displayport connection or use an active adapter (others can be DVI).
"
Thats where I'm confused. Some people are saying that Samsung and ATI have partnered and are using the ATI infinity chip in this product My link
From what I've seen you only need 1 screen to have a displayport connection or use an active adapter (others can be DVI).
Thats where I'm confused. Some people are saying that Samsung and ATI have partnered and are using the ATI infinity chip in this product My link
equk
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"I thought eyefinity was GPU driven? (from the GPU inside the PC)
From what I've seen you only need 1 screen to have a displayport connection or use an active adapter (others can be DVI)."
Thats where I'm confused. Some people are saying that Samsung and ATI have partnered and are using the ATI infinity chip in this product My link
Says ATI partnered with Samsung for the design and concept of the monitors for use with their eyefinity capable GPU's.
Makes no mention of a builtin chip
stevenwright6379
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ok with these monitors you need either
a HD5000 series or higher GPU that supports ATI eyefinity
or
2 or more GTX200 series or higher GPUs that support nvidia surround vision
with AMD cards you need to use at least 1 display port or ACTIVE display port adaptor
with NV you need 2 or more cards in SLI and you can use any of the connectors that both the monitor and cards support
there is no built in GPU
a HD5000 series or higher GPU that supports ATI eyefinity
or
2 or more GTX200 series or higher GPUs that support nvidia surround vision
with AMD cards you need to use at least 1 display port or ACTIVE display port adaptor
with NV you need 2 or more cards in SLI and you can use any of the connectors that both the monitor and cards support
there is no built in GPU
Ok mister strawberry...thank you guys very much
