Posted December 15, 2014 Hello! So I've run into an issue that I've been researching for, and can't seem to find a solution that works. I've recently acquired an AMD Radeon R9 270x. Even more recently, I've acquired an Acer H236HL which I'd like to have as my 3rd monitor. So here is my setup as a whole: Monitors: Acer H236HLHDMI // DVI // VGA Acer X223WDVI // VGA Samsung TV (model escapes me, it was a hand-me-down)HDMI GPU: HDMI // DVI x2 // DisplayPort I understand that I need DisplayPort for the Eyefinity...thing (or an Active DP adapter). But I don't want that, neither does my setup allow for it (my TV sits lower than the 2 monitors). Is it at all possible to have 3 monitors? I've read on a few forums that its possible with DVI/DVI/HDMI. Just not for me. I've tried this, this, and almost every combination imaginable. Help me, internet. You're my only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 15, 2014 - snip - So... what exactly is the issue you're having? is one of the monitors not displaying video or something? CPU: AMD FX8350 @4.4GHz | MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0, 990FX chipset | RAM: 16GB (4x4) dual channel Patriot Xtreme series DDR3 @1866MHz @1.65V | GPU: Asus Radeon R9 Fury Strix| PSU: Corsair AX860i 860 watt | CPU cooling: Noctua NH-D15S + additional Noctua NF-F12 | Case:Corsair C70 Black | Storage: 3x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSDs; 1 for the OS, 2 in RAID 0 for games. 3x WD Red 3TB HDDs in raid 5 for bulk storage | Displays: 1x Dell 3007WFP 30 inch 2560x1600 IPS LCD. 1x I-Inc IH253DPB 25 inch 1920x1080 TN LCD | Keyboard: Corsair K70 with Cherry MX brown switches + Blue LED backlight | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | Mouse: Logitech G600 @1100 DPI | OS: Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Mfg/model number: Clevo/W355SSQ | CPU: Intel i7 4710MQ @3.5GHz | MOBO: W35xSS_370SS, HM87 Chipset | RAM: 16GB (2x8) dual channel Crucial Ballistix DDR3 @1866MHz | GPU: GTX860m 2GB Gddr5 | Battery: 76,960mW/h 8 Cell battery, 3 Hrs full on a full charge | Storage: 1x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSD for the OS. 1x WD Red 1TB HDD For storage and games | Displays: 1x 15.6" 1080p LCD | Keyboard: Full 103 key back-lit keyboard | Mouse: Logitech M510 | OS: Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 15, 2014 Author So... what exactly is the issue you're having? is one of the monitors not displaying video or something? Damn...my apologies. When trying to extend the desktop to the 3rd monitor, I get the error: "The display settings could not be saved. Please try a different combination of display settings" So the 3rd monitor can only be disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 15, 2014 Damn...my apologies. When trying to extend the desktop to the 3rd monitor, I get the error: "The display settings could not be saved. Please try a different combination of display settings" So the 3rd monitor can only be disconnected. Take a screen cap of the error CPU: AMD FX8350 @4.4GHz | MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0, 990FX chipset | RAM: 16GB (4x4) dual channel Patriot Xtreme series DDR3 @1866MHz @1.65V | GPU: Asus Radeon R9 Fury Strix| PSU: Corsair AX860i 860 watt | CPU cooling: Noctua NH-D15S + additional Noctua NF-F12 | Case:Corsair C70 Black | Storage: 3x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSDs; 1 for the OS, 2 in RAID 0 for games. 3x WD Red 3TB HDDs in raid 5 for bulk storage | Displays: 1x Dell 3007WFP 30 inch 2560x1600 IPS LCD. 1x I-Inc IH253DPB 25 inch 1920x1080 TN LCD | Keyboard: Corsair K70 with Cherry MX brown switches + Blue LED backlight | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | Mouse: Logitech G600 @1100 DPI | OS: Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Mfg/model number: Clevo/W355SSQ | CPU: Intel i7 4710MQ @3.5GHz | MOBO: W35xSS_370SS, HM87 Chipset | RAM: 16GB (2x8) dual channel Crucial Ballistix DDR3 @1866MHz | GPU: GTX860m 2GB Gddr5 | Battery: 76,960mW/h 8 Cell battery, 3 Hrs full on a full charge | Storage: 1x 128GB Samsung 840 pro SSD for the OS. 1x WD Red 1TB HDD For storage and games | Displays: 1x 15.6" 1080p LCD | Keyboard: Full 103 key back-lit keyboard | Mouse: Logitech M510 | OS: Win 10 Pro 64 bit | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 15, 2014 Author Take a screen cap of the error I'm at work right now, and my computer is off so I can't remote in. But a quick Google found the exact error: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 15, 2014 You can only use 2 of the 3 outputs: (dvi, dvi, hdmi) at the same time. Use displayport for the 3rd display. If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 16, 2014 Author You can only use 2 of the 3 outputs: (dvi, dvi, hdmi) at the same time. Use displayport for the 3rd display. And this goes for both with and without Eyefinity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 16, 2014 And this goes for both with and without Eyefinity? yes. (\__/)(='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to(")_(") help him on his way to world domination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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