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    Does the M17X R3 (580m) support Nvidia Vision Surround?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Agent CoolBlue, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hey guys, I have two identical 27" monitors and wanted to play BF3 and other games across the span of these two monitors. Is this possible with the 580m? I have an HDMI cable/VGA cable...any idea on how to do this (if it is possible that is)?

    Thanks!
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Apr 2, 2012
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I'm not sure, the M17x R3 has three separate outputs - VGA, HDMI and MiniDP however, they will not work together. Even the desktop 580 will not output nvidia surround on a single card unless you go with non-reference MDT versions. Only the 600 series have support for surround on one GPU. Plus, I assume that your 27" babies are 2560x1440 and the 580m has trouble pushing playable frame rates on one let alone 3.
     
    widezu69, Apr 2, 2012
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  3. Agent CoolBlue

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    They are actually both 1920x1080! I am really disappointed I won't be able to play Battlefield 3 on the span of both of these monitors =[
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Apr 2, 2012
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  4. Speedy Gonzalez

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    to be honest the gtx580m would not be able to play at that resolution you will be disappointed with the framerate :(
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 2, 2012
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Well seeing as you can't even get surround on a single desktop GPU apart from the 680, you shouldn't be that disappointed. I mean before the 680 came out, multi-GPU was a prerequisite if anyone wanted to do any surround setup. Laptops can only deliver a certain amount.
     
    widezu69, Apr 2, 2012
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    I remember when I had three 1920x1080 monitors in surround with 2 desktop 580's and they barely play crysis and when I enable 3d it was horrible :D
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 2, 2012
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  7. Agent CoolBlue

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    I might just have to sell my R3 for a desktop with a GPU that supports what I need!
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Apr 2, 2012
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    do what makes you happy at the end that is more important than whatever the people think ;)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Apr 2, 2012
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    I'd go for three monitors instead of two. With two you'll have a break down the center of the game display.
     
    DirtyTrickster, Apr 2, 2012
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    Except I'm not sure if nVidia cards can push 3 monitors. Might need and ATI card...or perhaps it's time for a 2win card? :)
     
    aznpos531, Apr 3, 2012
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  11. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    guys, what are the chances gtx 680m has 4GB for exactly this purpose? the first mobile GPU to drive multiple monitors? it would be so cool :)
     
    maxheap, Apr 3, 2012
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  12. katalin_2003

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    Ok, since we've gone a little off topic, the GTX 680 can drive four monitors (one as an accessory display).

    As for the 680M, I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I pretty much doubt.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 3, 2012
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    runnin triple screen eyefinity on the r3 with the 6990 however the mobile cards dont realy have the power to properly game with a res that high

    if u want surround gaming n all that a laptop isnt the way to go
     
    DarkXeRoX, Apr 3, 2012
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    LOL, you sold your R2 because you needed more battery life. Now you don't want any mobility at all?! PICK A SYSTEM TO STICK WITH

    I'm just giving you a hard time :D
     
    blink_c, Apr 3, 2012
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    Hahaha, ideally, I want a gaming desktop and a decent laptop to take to class.

    Now...what to do with this extra 27" monitor...
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Apr 3, 2012
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    Plug it in a powerful tower :)
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 3, 2012
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