Split video signal (DVI)

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Hi everyone,

I've recently finished my "gaming" room :
- a rig with 3 x PS3 and 3 x 42" TVs
- a desktop with a computer and 3 x 27" Monitors (3D 120Hz means DVI Dual Link)

Right now, this is how it's wired :
triple_screen_conf01.png


In order to link my computer at the same time to the Monitors and the TVs., this is what I've bought :
- 3 x Y DVI Dual Link
- 3 x DVI -> HDMI wires
- 3 x HDMI selectors

And this is what I came up with :
triple_screen_conf02.png


Of course it doesn't work :(
The Y DVI Dual Link works only if you use the EXACT same screen. Even if I send the same signal (<=>1920*1080@60Hz) to both Monitor and TV, it doesn't work. The acknowledge mechanism seems to be the problem here. What are my options ? Did someone here find a way to use their computer on a desktop with Monitors or on a rig with TVs without unplugging/re-plugging all the DVI wires ?

PS : The monitors are ASUS VG278H and the TVs are SAMSUNG UE42F5000.
 
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Even if you could get it to work, the bezel compensation would only be correct on one set of displays and you would have to keep changing the settings.

I don't think graphics cards like having two different displays on the one output because it let's you set options of display output based on the screen that is connected. It's getting confused.

Sorry not much help to you.

Cant you just have 2 different set ups?
 
Punknoodle
Even if you could get it to work, the bezel compensation would only be correct on one set of displays and you would have to keep changing the settings.
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I've never played with my triple monitors yet because my computer is not enough powerful right now. But I assume that the bezel compensation can be customized inside each game setting ? Car games will be played on the TVs and other games like FPS will be played on the Monitors so I think that it will not be a problem ? Except if bezel compensation need to be set outside of the game setting ?

Punknoodle
I don't think graphics cards like having two different displays on the one output because it let's you set options of display output based on the screen that is connected. It's getting confused.
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Yeah I realize that now. This is why I've just bought 3 "cheap" DVI selectors (the selectors 1 input / 2 outputs from famous brand are really really expensive). I think it will work but not in dual link (no more 3D or 120Hz). I will receive them in a month...

Punknoodle
Cant you just have 2 different set ups?
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What do you mean ? Buy 2 gaming computers ?

Thx for you answer :)
 
Why don't you just run the cables to the PC and just unplug the monitors and plug in the TV's when you want to display on the TV's then unplug them and plug in the monitors when you want to display on the TV's. No need for selectors and you will keep the ability for 3D
 

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