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If I add a second 580 to use in Surround mode with three displays, can I add a 4th display to run in non-surround mode at the same time?


Thanks,

Clutch

Yes it should work.

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The only way I was able to do what you are suggesting is to add an additional graphic card to run the 4th. Depending on what you want to do with the 4th monitor, it doesn't have to be a powerful card.

I have 2 GTX560s and I use the two DVI inputs on the first card and 1st DVI input on the 2nd card for Surround. I recently upgraded to the GTX680 drivers and tried adding a fourth monitor onto the 2nd DVI on the 2nd card and it wont use it. I guess we may need to wait for the 500 series drivers specifically to use this functionality.

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Ok I have downloaded and installed the 301.24 drivers for the 500 cards and the accessory monitor does not work with that either. Looks like you may need a GTX680 to do this.

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hi,

first of im new to multi monitor gaming and from germany, so my english may not be the best.

i have 2 gtx 580,
3 1080p monitors and one old.

id like to use the 3 monitors in sorround, which works, and use the 4 in a 1 over 3 setup.

but that is not possible due to driver limitations?
would 2 680 do the job? (i dont think of upgrading though :P)
neither my motherboard, my case nor my wallet suits another graphics card =(

what are the chances that this kind of feature will be added to the 500 series?

I have 2 GTX 560Ti for 2DSurround and over USB an (HIS Multi-View II Adapter) for an 4. Monitor.

With the new 301.10 WHQL I can finally a Dashboard and 2DSurround use. :)

Sorry I must this correct. I have after 15 - 20 minutes a lot of crashes. I deinstalled the 301.10.

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Try the 301.24 Beta drivers which are designed for your cards instead and let us know how that works for you.

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hi,

first of im new to multi monitor gaming and from germany, so my english may not be the best.

i have 2 gtx 580,
3 1080p monitors and one old.

id like to use the 3 monitors in sorround, which works, and use the 4 in a 1 over 3 setup.

but that is not possible due to driver limitations?
would 2 680 do the job? (i dont think of upgrading though :P)
neither my motherboard, my case nor my wallet suits another graphics card =(

what are the chances that this kind of feature will be added to the 500 series?

I tried this on my GTX560s and couldn't get the accessory monitor to work, but I think I may know why now. I'll try it again when I get home from work and report back for you.

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