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 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Currently running 5850 looking to expand

Posted: 29 Nov 2010, 00:39 

Replies: 2
Views: 971


Hey guys,

Right now i currently have a 5850 that run 3x 24" monitors. And i want to run another 3 monitors.

Im trying to decide if I should get a 5870 and have both in my system or Get a 5870 6 EF edition.

Wich do you think is the better route?

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Running a 5850 and a lower end card.

Posted: 13 Aug 2010, 17:05 

Replies: 2
Views: 1003


Hi Guys, I have a 5850 that runs my games no problem. I want to keep the 3 monitors currently hooked up in the eyefinity group. Im looking at buying a 2nd card that can run 3 more monitors. it wont have the games running on it or anything just my web browsing and so forth. Can someone either point m...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: 3rd monitor always falling asleep? (Not a Blinking DP issue)

Posted: 31 Mar 2010, 15:28 

Replies: 10
Views: 4001


WoW 160 views and nothing

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: 3rd monitor always falling asleep? (Not a Blinking DP issue)

Posted: 29 Mar 2010, 15:14 

Replies: 10
Views: 4001


Yeah i disabled all power saving features. Its weird that its only the bottom DVI port that does this... Really weird

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: 3rd monitor always falling asleep? (Not a Blinking DP issue)

Posted: 28 Mar 2010, 16:30 

Replies: 10
Views: 4001


Ok I would start by isolating the issue, switch your DVI monitors, see if the issue follows the port or the display. Also check if power management in Windows is not turning off the display after so long. No Offense but did you even read the post. Ive swapped out the MONITOR with FOUR other MONITOR...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: 3rd monitor always falling asleep? (Not a Blinking DP issue)

Posted: 26 Mar 2010, 17:10 

Replies: 10
Views: 4001


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 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: 3rd monitor always falling asleep? (Not a Blinking DP issue)

Posted: 25 Mar 2010, 15:29 

Replies: 10
Views: 4001


Hey people, I have the xfx 5850. Im running the latest drivers from ati. I have a weird problem and no its not related to the DP port (I fixed that one with the bios flash) What happens is my third monitor hooked up via dvi goes to sleep. I play wow so when i start up the game the login screen is on...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Where to get DP-DVI Active Adaptors (& what to look for)

Posted: 14 Jan 2010, 16:19 

Replies: 137
Views: 45887


Anyone Know of Canadian retailers selling them or is it just Dell and Apple

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 14 Jan 2010, 16:08 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


Just an Update I flashed my 5850 2 days ago and have played for about 8 hours of wow on it. The first day the dp ->vga didnt blink but the monitor attached to the lower dvi port seems to goto sleep and quick power cycle on the monitor brings it up. The 2nd day of the dp -> vga did blink 4 times in 3...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 12 Jan 2010, 05:00 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


Just an Update


Just Flashed my 5850 with the new bios..... Voila blinking gone. Shame on you ati!!! If i put as much effort into testing my code as you did testing this product...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 12 Jan 2010, 00:23 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


im going to be trying the dp -> vga adapter from monoprice will post results when i get home... gawd this is killing me

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 23:32 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


[quote][quote]I flash my 5870 with the new bios and it hasn't blinked for the past 5+ hrs. Will update tomorrow. I flashed my 5870 yesterday and have not had any problems with monitors since. I am going to play some games today for a bit and switch back and forth from Eyefinity to Extended and see ...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 11 Jan 2010, 20:57 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


Oh i hope someone can try this bios out by time i get home... Trying to figure out how to fake im sick so i can go home and test it on my 5850... Come on someone please test asap

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 02:46 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


[quote]Well im sitting here almost in tears because i did spend 1000bux to have eyefinity only to be horribly disappointed. Can i use the 5870 bios on the 5850 card? I mean whats the worst that will happen i have a useless card anyhow Don't do that. I would rather try this one on a 5850 (but at you...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 01:52 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


Well im sitting here almost in tears because i did spend 1000bux to have eyefinity only to be horribly disappointed.

Can i use the 5870 bios on the 5850 card? I mean whats the worst that will happen i have a useless card anyhow

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Displayport-to-VGA Adapter = Successful 3 Monitor Eyefinity

Posted: 26 Dec 2009, 00:15 

Replies: 306
Views: 84257


Sorry to hear you are having problems. Have you updated the drivers to the 9.12 hotfix version ? I am running a 5040x1050 resolution that work OK and I have not had the flickering problem. I also have a 1000w PSU not sure whether this has a bearing on things. My question now is has anyone got cross...

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: My Monitor keeps going out ? ? ?

Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 04:05 

Replies: 479
Views: 121054


So what is the certified method of doing this. Cause im looking at over a grand worth of stuff on my desk and it don work

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Solution: DisplayPort flicker

Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 03:47 

Replies: 3
Views: 1489


There a bios for the 5850?

 Forum: AMD Eyefinity Discussions   Topic: Displayport-to-VGA Adapter = Successful 3 Monitor Eyefinity

Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 03:46 

Replies: 306
Views: 84257


Well this sux.

I Followed the advice in this thread and ordered the adapter from monoprice.

Well my monitor will only stay on for a few seconds then flicker.....

Awesome 3 x 275 bux for the Monitors, 400 for the card and its still doesn't work guess ati really hasn't changed
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