How to connect my three monitors to my r9 390x?

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

I have 3 of these monitors http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009483CVF&cm_re=H236HLbid-_-24-009-483CVF-_-Product
and I'm about to buy this gpu http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127872

How should I proceed to make them work with eyefinity? 1 dvi + 2 hdmi, will it work?
I'm new to this, and English is not my language.
Thanks!

SethS · Jul 24, 2015

Here's the problem. 1 dvi& 2 hdmi would not work as the card only has a single hdmi slot. I would suggest, 2 dvi and 1 hdmi. You could use displayport, but i've found displayport to cause problems in the past. If you want to, you can try 1 dp, 1dvi, and 1 hdmi (What i'm currently running)

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

For eyefinity, you need at least one a Displayport in use or an active Displayport adapter.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

Suztera :

I've heard about that, I still need this with new GPUs?

Will it work if:
-1 monitor uses HDMI
-1 monitor uses DVI
-1 monitor uses DVI to this adapter http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815129011&cm_re=active_displayport_adapter-_-15-129-011-_-Product

SethS · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Oh yeah, dvi to dp should work perfectly fine. I acctually have a dp to hdmi

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Yes that should work.
A maximum of 2 legacy monitors (VGA, DVI or HDMI) can be enabled simultaneously, provided that each monitor is connected either directly or via a “passive” DisplayPort™ adapter/dongle. “Passive” adapters/dongles will NOT support more than 2 legacy monitors.
To enable support for more than 2 monitors, “active” DisplayPort™ adapters/dongles are required (or monitors with direct DisplayPort™ connectivity must be used).

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

If I connect 1 monitor with DVI, one monitor with HDMI and one monitor to this adapter http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882422118&_ga=1.96238876.1070297865.1437327995
and then to this converter http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423139&_ga=1.96238876.1070297865.1437327995
Will it work?

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

No. Have to use your Displayport on your gpu. Has to be an active Displayport to DVI or HDMI adapter.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

the converter is an active one, right?

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

If I plug an HDMI to DVI cable from my monitor to my converter, and the converter uses an active displayport, why can't it work?

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Yes, the converter should be an active adapter. If you want HDMI, use an active Displayport to HDMI adapter.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

GPU --> active displayport to DVI --> DVI cable --> Monitor = it works
GPU --> active displayport to DVI --> DVI to HDMI adapter --> Monitor = doesn't work
Right?

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Yes.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

10$ difference, is it worth it? Will both work?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815129011&cm_re=active_displayport_adapter-_-15-129-011-_-Product
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423139&_ga=1.21853499.1070297865.1437327995

Thanks for all the help Suztera!

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Both should work.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

Final verification before buying:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127872&_ga=1.91643546.1070297865.1437327995 --> http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812423139&_ga=1.91643546.1070297865.1437327995 --> http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812422629&_ga=1.91643546.1070297865.1437327995 --> http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009483CVF&cm_re=H236HLbid-_-24-009-483CVF-_-Product = works?

Suztera · Jul 24, 2015

trexiic :

Yes that should work for a single monitor. For the other two, you can use either DVI or HDMI directly.

trexiic · Jul 24, 2015

Thanks!

questgraves · Mar 23, 2016

Suztera :

That isn't the case anymore - thank goodness. I upgraded a couple years back to an R9 290 and am running 2 DVI and HDMI without that stupid adapter (it gave a ton of problems with the 6870 CF setup)

silentsinnr · Apr 26, 2016

Hi,

I am pretty computer illiterate so please bear with me if there is a simple answer.

I have a similar problem, I have a 390X and want to set up 2 monitors & 1 TV. The monitors have a VGA, HDMI & DisplayPort, and the TV has a HDMI port.

390X has 2 DVI-D ports, 1 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI.

So I tried plugging the TV into the HDMI Port, DisplayPort from the monitor to DisplayPort and then the second monitor I could not get working.
I purchased this cord and this active adapter:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007NJ0S1W/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00EDT01TO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Unfortunately, it still does not work. Anyone have any tips or suggestions?

How to connect my three monitors to my r9 390x?

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