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I know I know. If you are getting an ATI 5850 why are worried about an a triplehead. I've got 2 setups sharing 3 monitors. Yes I know ATI has its new eyefinity which looks fantastic. However one setup is complete an running a 9500GT and the other is still in its beginning stages. I've come across a couple of free DVI flip switches to help me change displays and such.

Question I have is for the folks that have not switched to eyefinitey just yet. Can I still run an ATI 5850 (3x1440x900) using a triplehead?

I've heard some stories that the 2 do not get along. Anybody on this forum have any experiences?

Yup

I originally had 8800GT SLi w/ my TH2G digital, and I upgraded my graphics card to a 5850 by HIS. I'm running windows 7, and right now my max resolution is 1280x1024x3. When I had that resolution I had distortion when using the top DVI. However the bottom DVI was fine (read somewhere there is a bios voltage issue w/ very high resolutions on amd forums I think). Yes I could buy a display port adapter, but why? Everything seems to rock and I already have this TH2G. Trying to get higher resolutions though have been a pain, but overall "Does it work" is a yes.

What about higher Resolutions like 5040x1050?

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What about higher Resolutions like 5040x1050?

right now my max resolution is 1280x1024x3

Sorry I'm still fighting it, but I can't find a method to add custom resolutions like how nvidia can (I hate the new CCC software) The matrox software bombs out. I have been thinking of getting the DP adapter, as I think Eyefinity would do it, and try modding the registry for mid range resolutions like the one I'm running now. But Crysis on 1280x1024x3 is still sexy.

Did you try creating a EDID mask?

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=17635

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Did you try creating a EDID mask?

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=17635

The software won't let me hit the enter values for the larger 4320x900 or 5040x1050 resolutions. It caps out at annoying settings

Hi did you ever manage to sort this. I can't get 5040x1050 with my ATI 5850 and TH2GO Digital. Was easy with an Nvidia Card.

I have all latest drivers and bios.

Unfortunately no. I eventually saved up enough to buy a certified adapter off of Amazon. The TH2G sits in my closet for now.

OK thanks.

I have just ordered an active adaptor. Crazy how it doent work. Hopefully will be able to ebay my th2go (Digital). Only good thing is I paid about £90 new as it didnt have the driver disc with it and was bwon boxed. Only had it about 3 months.

Tsusai,

Being a longtime NVIDIA user looking to grab a 5850, your thread caught my attention. Do I understand you correctly that your ATI card handled 3840x1024 just fine with the TH2Go, but 5040x1050 didn't work? I'm looking to swap out my 8800GTS for a 5850 and want to be sure my TH setup will still run fine @ 3840x1024.

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