3 Monitor Setup - Same resolution but different brands.

[etherjez]

Hello,
I was wondering whether it would be possible to buy 3 different branded screens, and use AMD eyefinity across them all without any issues.
They would all be 23" and 1920x1080.
Thanks
Jez

 

[Xproyect]

Yep, you should be ok to do that

 

[Calvin3200]

You'll regret that decision as soon as you hook it up.

All monitors have slight differences, even newer versions of existing models.

Personally I game at 6040x1080 - 3 screens. I started out with 1 monitor (as most do) and added 2 more of the same screen that I already had...

Problem was, there was a small update and the original screen I had was no longer being produced and the model added one letter - that's how similar the 2 were.

Hooked them up, and the 1 was just a bit more red (not noticible otherwise) than the other 2.

If you have 3 different monitors, you will have 3 different appearances. And the only way to avoid that is to have 3 of the EXACT SAME monitors.

I had to go out and buy a 4th to replace my original so it would look good.

You do not want to mix/match your screens.

Will it work? yes. Would anyone recommend that who knows what they're talking about? no.

 

[etherjez]

You'll regret that decision as soon as you hook it up.

All monitors have slight differences, even newer versions of existing models.

Personally I game at 6040x1080 - 3 screens. I started out with 1 monitor (as most do) and added 2 more of the same screen that I already had...

Problem was, there was a small update and the original screen I had was no longer being produced and the model added one letter - that's how similar the 2 were.

Hooked them up, and the 1 was just a bit more red (not noticible otherwise) than the other 2.

If you have 3 different monitors, you will have 3 different appearances. And the only way to avoid that is to have 3 of the EXACT SAME monitors.

I had to go out and buy a 4th to replace my original so it would look good.

You do not want to mix/match your screens.

Will it work? yes. Would anyone recommend that who knows what they're talking about? no.

Thanks for the detailed response.
My problem is, I have bought a screen on eBay, and its a discontinued model. I was pretty intent on buying it as it was one of only a few recommended models I could use with AMD's HD3D software, and it was going for a good price.
I might just keep checking and look to see if I can get 2 more of this monitor, but the fact its discontinued means I can only get 2nd hand now.
Shame AMD haven't released a newer list of recommended screens.
Jez