Where to start if I want a 3 monitor setup?

[artmustel]

Well besides having 3 monitors...what do I need to start? A graphics card that has at least 3 outputs? :joystick:

[AegisFX]

I'd say so. Don't forget where you're putting it. Will your desk or simply fit and support them? I've done dual screen before, but never 3. And not for DCS, so I'm unsure of much else.

 

Fit on desk

Gpu able to handle them all.

Power plugs.

[cichlidfan]

Any recent gaming grade GPU will be able to support three monitors. Tell Windows to extend your displays and arrange them side by side. Within DCS you will then need to set the resolution to the sum of your monitors.

[JG14_Smil]

I run three HDTVs from my Gfx card and one 27" monitor for my gauges from the on-board display adapter. You may or may not need an adapter, depending on the card you choose.

 

I've recently done testing with O/C'ing my gfx card and my FPS are going through the roof. I could not be happier. 4080x1920 (DCS) 6000x1920 Windows. Actually saw triple digit FPS while in a full AO server today (near water).

 

Best of luck with your setup!

[sea2sky]

Well besides having 3 monitors...what do I need to start? A graphics card that has at least 3 outputs? :joystick:

 

Firstly, count a total resolution, and try to gather any info on what kind of graphic card you would need to purchase in order to get enough FPS with that resolution. For example, I'm running a 2 monitor setup with total 2560x2640 on gtx 970, and I rarely see FPS dropping lower than 60, but I fee like that is pretty much a limit. If I add another HD monitor the game will become unplayable (to my taste at least).

 

Secondly, think of a layout, how 3 monitors will give you a feel of a cockpit. What size are they going to be. If they are say 24" then you will have a wide angle of horizontal view, but you will lack an output in vertical plane. I personally like either 2 mon or 4 mon setups, where a small gauge monitor is at the bottom, and something huge (one or three of them) is above it.

Edited April 6, 2017 by sea2sky

[artmustel]

I didn't know a 2 monitor setup would be an option, maybe I should start with that.

 

Thanks.

[cichlidfan]

You probably won't like using two monitor for your main display. Having a big black bar in the middle of the cockpit/hud/gunsight will likely become an issue.

 

Most people that are using two (like myself), are using one for the main view and the second for gauges via Helios or Ikarus.

[AegisFX]

Yeah, I was doing 2 screen for battlefield bad company 2 and cranking out college papers

[Demon_]

Your 3 screens will be connect to your video card. A recent graphic card has 4 outputs. A GTX1070 can run 3 monitors.

I don't recommend a 3 screen's setup. You can't get rid of the bezels.

Edited April 7, 2017 by Demon_

[AesclepiusCrow]

I don't recommend a 3 screen's setup. You can't get rid of the bezels.

 

Bezels can be minimized if you shop for monitors with smaller bezels or overlapping the bezels on really thin monitors. My bezels add up to approximately 1-1.5 centimeters with only slight overlap. I thought it'd be a bigger issue but with that much real estate, you quickly forget its there since your eyes are looking at a perceived point in the distance. You look past where the bezels are and stop noticing really quickly. In some aircraft, the bezels almost look appropriate as cockpit glass frames.

 

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Edited April 7, 2017 by AesclepiusCrow

[sea2sky]

You probably won't like using two monitor for your main display. Having a big black bar in the middle of the cockpit/hud/gunsight will likely become an issue.

 

Most people that are using two (like myself), are using one for the main view and the second for gauges via Helios or Ikarus.

 

Well, that is exactly what I meant. Here is my setup, in any cockpit I manage to run a horizontal bezel somewhat in between the HUD area and the beginning of the indicator panel, so it is never an issue. Not saying that you stop noticing a bezel as soon as you start playing.

[DoomEngine]

@ruskybeaver- That is a really nice setup- clean and compact for a small space. May I ask how you did it?

[sea2sky]

I will post more detailed images on the weekend, but basically what I started with is - I took an old solid wood computer desk and turned it into a stand for the top monitor. The desk is only about 30 inches in width. Then I cut it along the side and made it very narrow just to accommodate the monitor's stand. Then I started to build all around it. First thing was a mini stand for the bottom monitor, and then handles to attach my button boxes and other stuff.

[schroedi]

maybe search for Display which can be vertically mounted, so you get more vertical view and still a good horizontal view.

[majapahit]

Well, that is exactly what I meant. Here is my setup, in any cockpit I manage to run a horizontal bezel somewhat in between the HUD area and the beginning of the indicator panel, so it is never an issue. Not saying that you stop noticing a bezel as soon as you start playing.

 

Thus, that is why I have a "T"-setup, 3 monitors horizontal and a monitor down from center - to see the instruments all the time.

[sea2sky]

Thus, that is why I have a "T"-setup, 3 monitors horizontal and a monitor down from center - to see the instruments all the time.

 

that is right, but one can always evolve from the setup like mine to 3 monitor setup just by adding two side monitors.

[Demon_]

Bezels can be minimized if you shop for monitors with smaller bezels or overlapping the bezels on really thin monitors. My bezels add up to approximately 1-1.5 centimeters with only slight overlap. I thought it'd be a bigger issue but with that much real estate, you quickly forget its there since your eyes are looking at a perceived point in the distance. You look past where the bezels are and stop noticing really quickly. In some aircraft, the bezels almost look appropriate as cockpit glass frames.

 

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Even with overlaps thin bezels(0.8cm), i can't get rid of the bezels.

My stuff

[cichlidfan]

This, and the stretching that occurs with landscape oriented monitors, is why I have a single 40" display.

[Demon_]

Agree. I have 45 inch in diagonal.

[AesclepiusCrow]

Even with overlaps thin bezels(0.8cm), i can't get rid of the bezels.

My stuff

Note though that I didn't say get rid of, I said it minimizes the presence of the issue. Remember the OP asked about triple screen, not about removing bezels. Bezels may not be an issue for him.

 

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[Deezle]

I never minded my bezels, they're small and I overlapped them, they're cheapish BenQ 27" 1080p monitors. Eventually moved on to a single ultrawide display though, almost every other game besides DCS needs Nvidia Surround to work properly and surround is really awful.

 

I've never bothered using the lower monitor to extend the in game view, I prefer to use it for exporting displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Either solution beats a standard 16:9 1080p monitor IMO. I've played on my room mates 40" 1080p TV and don't like nearly as much as either of my setups.

 

Edited April 8, 2017 by Deezle

[Demon_]

Please respect my opinion (if you can).

[AesclepiusCrow]

Please respect my opinion (if you can).

If this in regards to my post, I assure you I didn't mean any negativity by it. No harm meant, mate.

 

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[hansangb]

There is a thread dedicated to multi-monitor tips etc.

 

Start here and tweak as needed:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2616874&postcount=799