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[quote]Not sure if it was just me, but I fresh installed 11.1 and it didn't recognize 5x1P with my 5 Samsung 245BW. I uninstalled 11.1, then proceeded to install 10.12a which DID allow 5x1P. I think just installed 11.1 over 10.12a and now 11.1 sees 5x1? Odd...

Are you using display port adaptors with those monitors?

Thanks,

Danny

Using the standard PowerColor minidp to single-link dvi active adapters Newegg sells and a Powercolor Eyefinity 6 card. They work just fine with other Eyefinity groupings, so I'd say the issue isn't adapter related. I've done 3x1, 4x1 and a few other variations. 5x1 was a bit problematic though until I reverted back to 10.12a and then back to 11.1.

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[quote]ibrin, what was the width and depth needed for this setup? VERY interested in ditching the current 3x1L and switching over :)

Also, is there any eta on the stand yet? Or an alternate way of making this work (I suppose I could just use the included stands, but that seems like a lot of clutter).

Thanks!
-Erik

Are you asking for width and depth of the whole thing - monitors and stand?

Yes, how big of a desk would I need to have it sit on, and not hang over the edges with the monitors you used in your benchmarks?

-Erik

It will vary, based on the angle of your monitors. However, the stand base is 16" deep, though my setup is about 24" deep total. This is with the five segment bar I'm testing and a 22.5 degree angle between each monitor. This put it right at 52" wide.

When I had the middle three monitors almost flat (about a 12 degree angle), with a 35 degree angle on the outsides, it was closer to 60" wide. To be safe, I'd say you'd want 2' x 5' at a minimum for the area of the monitors.

It will vary, based on the angle of your monitors. However, the stand base is 16" deep, though my setup is about 24" deep total. This is with the five segment bar I'm testing and a 22.5 degree angle between each monitor. This put it right at 52" wide.

When I had the middle three monitors almost flat (about a 12 degree angle), with a 35 degree angle on the outsides, it was closer to 60" wide. To be safe, I'd say you'd want 2' x 5' at a minimum for the area of the monitors.

Excellent, I have this desk. So it looks like I would be good to go. Just have to ditch my current setup and invest in the necessary stuff :)

-Erik

I'm currently running an original 5870 with three 24" 1200x1900 monitors, one dell with display port and two with DVI. I want to run 5x1 profile.
So I ordered the Saphire 5870 eyefinity 6 off NewEgg, purchased 4 active display port adapters and two 24" DVI monitors. So I'll have four monitors
using the display port adapters and one using the regular display port. I hope it works.

Regards,

Danny

With the 11.1 drivers out should I install the hotfix over those or use the older 10.12 drivers?

Thanks,
Danny

I tried to get the hotfix to work with 11.1 and 5x1 wasn't a configuration option for me. It seems like 5x1 would have been included in 11.1 since they supplied a hotfix in December just for it. Maybe it will be included in 11.2?

I tried to get the hotfix to work with 11.1 and 5x1 wasn't a configuration option for me. It seems like 5x1 would have been included in 11.1 since they supplied a hotfix in December just for it. Maybe it will be included in 11.2?

Are your 5870's Eyefinity 6 editions?

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[quote]I tried to get the hotfix to work with 11.1 and 5x1 wasn't a configuration option for me. It seems like 5x1 would have been included in 11.1 since they supplied a hotfix in December just for it. Maybe it will be included in 11.2?

Are your 5870's Eyefinity 6 editions?

Yes, and I'm using 5x1, but it only works for me with 10.12 + hotfix.

[quote][quote]I tried to get the hotfix to work with 11.1 and 5x1 wasn't a configuration option for me. It seems like 5x1 would have been included in 11.1 since they supplied a hotfix in December just for it. Maybe it will be included in 11.2?

Are your 5870's Eyefinity 6 editions?

Yes, and I'm using 5x1, but it only works for me with 10.12 + hotfix.
Have you tried stacking the drivers? Like in stalling 10.12a then installing 11.1 (which is complete bs imho) then installing 11.2. Or just the Hotfix then 11.2.

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