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Question about Twin Frozr III 6950 and Graphics Cards in General.

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June 29, 2011 6:45:39 PM

The card I will be using is a MSI Twin Frozr III 6950

So, I was wondering, is it possible to have extended monitors as well as a duplicate monitor setup?
Basically, have my main monitor, then have a monitor used for extended display, and then have a monitor for duplicating the main monitor.

Also, can I use the 2 DVI ports for the primary and the extended display, and then duplicate the main through the hdmi port?

I also assume that outputting to 3 "displays" will take more GPU power then 2 monitors, even though one is just a duplicate display.

The reason I want this is because I want to record gameplay through a capture card rather then fraps or a software.

The capture card I will be using is a BlackMagic Intensity Pro.

The way of capturing will work right?

Thanks

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June 29, 2011 6:53:36 PM

You have to buy a display port adapter(avg. $25 bucks) to use 3 DVI monitors.

You are better served buying SAPPHIRE's FLEX 6950 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...).

They did FLEX so that 3 monitors could be used. Only they have that, no one else. It's the better deal as both it and the MSI you mentioned cannot have its BIOS flashed.

I, too, have the Intensity Pro, but I used mine to record X360 and PS3 gameplay. I just use FRAPS for PC.

AMD recommends 6950 and 6970 for eyefinity when using 3 1080P screens.
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June 29, 2011 7:08:03 PM

ok, wikiwikiwhat didnt answer you questions so i will. No, you cannot run extended display and duplicate display at the same time, it is on or the other.
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June 29, 2011 7:19:13 PM

Oh ok. Though, can the gpu im planning on getting output to 3 monitors?
(2Dvi and 1 hdmi?)
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June 29, 2011 9:40:40 PM

It may be possible to use a splitter on one DVI, so both monitors get the same info, and windows would not have to do anything to make it happen.
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July 6, 2011 12:46:52 PM

Best answer selected by idjlee96.
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