HDMI and DVI with FSX

[crosswind 825]

Ok Folks,I am back with another quest for info. I finally got me a LG 42" LCD from good olde Wally World.I am running off of the HDMI connection, so my question is, with two available DVI ports - can I run a TH2Go and an additional monitor. I am sure that there will be an impact on FPS within FSX, but is it still feasible. I really do not need the additional monitors for FSX, but I have a FS9 project that will require me to use at least/minimum of three additional monitors.I am only asking for I have not had a chance to break my sim down and test.ThanksSimeon

[crosswind 825]

Well I guess...no one in experienced regarding this scenario.

[ronski 1]

Hi Simeon,My understanding is; that the 2 DVI outputs are called Dual Link DVI. Yes, you can run TH2GO from one, and another monitor from the other, but the HDMI is not a third output, rather an alternative connection to one DVI. ATI has 3 separate outputs for eyefinity, but the gtx460 has only 2.The HDMI allows connection to a TV, projector, or monitor. etc. etc.I run GTX570 with TH2GO and another monitor for gauges, but I have to use second video card for 5th monitor ( ie. Third display )Just tried connecting a HDMI cable to GTX570 and it does nothing unless I unplug one DVI.maybe some one else has experimented with this???Hope this helps,Ron.

[crosswind 825]

Ron,Thank you for the input regarding this, and it has allowed me to determine that I will have to use an additional video card. Now the interesting thing is I have a old NVidia 7950GT PCI card. Would it be sufficient without causing micro-stutters, since I would only be pushing instruments.

[ronski 1]

Hi Simoen,I use an old GS8400 and it runs gauges only just fine. No noticable impact.This card uses the same drivers as the 570, maybe something to check. Ron.