Specific Questions About Home Theater Use w/ GeForce 3D Vision Mitsubishi DLP w/ PC, GeForce GTX 285
I have a few very specific questions about using my home PC to enable 3D on my brand-new Mitsubishi WD-73837 73" HD "3D Ready" DLP monitor.
[b]1. UPGRADE GRAPHICS CARD?[/b]
My 1-year old PC is running x2 GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card in SLI formation. I ran the nVidia GeForce 3D compatibility check on the nVidia.com website and it said, "FAIL - Graphics Card Upgrade Required". Is this accurate? If so, I'm looking at the nVidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics card as my replacement. I would remove both of the 8800 GTS cards.
Do I need to upgrade and if yes, do you recommend the GTX 285?
[b]2. DOES THE NVIDIA IR EMITTER PLUG INTO MONITOR OR GRAPHICS CARD?[/b]
On the back of my Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor, as-well-as every Mitsubishi DLP monitor going back to 2007, there is a "3D Emitter Port" on the back of the television. It looks almost like a midi cable jack or something similar, but possibly uniquely proprietary. Does the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit emitter plug into this port or does it plug into the back of my PC, possibly my nVidia graphics card?
[b]3. MULTIPLE USERS?[/b]
I understand nVidia GeForce 3D is intended for solo gamers but I want to share the 3D experience with my girlfriend and any guests that are interested in seeing 3D in action. If I buy TWO nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits (i.e. two pairs of nVidia 3D glasses), will they work simultaneously? If yes to TWO, can I buy THREE, FOUR, etc?
[b]4. UPCOMING 3D BLU-RAY RELEASES?[/b]
I have a Blu-Ray player in my PC. If I saddle my WD-73837 Mitsubishi monitor with my PC, upgrade my graphics card to the GTX 285 -- or whatever you guys recommend -- and purchase one or more nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits, will I be able to watch these upcoming 3D blu-ray movies?
[b]5. POTENTIAL COMPATIBILITY OF GLASSES WITH PLAYSTATION 3, 3D UPDATE COMING IN SUMMER 2010?[/b]
Finally, I understand Sony is going to be releasing a firmware update to patch existing PlayStation 3 consoles to enable the newest format of 3D (active shutter, same as nVidia's GeForce 3D Vision Kit). With that said, once Sony does patch the PS3 consoles and enables 3D, is it likely that my nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit glasses will work to display this 3D content or will I have to buy all-new sets of glasses?
[b]6. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS?[/b]
My end goal is quite simply to get 3D games and blu-ray movies running on my gorgeous Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor. Is the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit combined with a properly equipped PC the best path to this end?
Thank you all for your time in advance. I sincerely appreciate the responses. P.S. My birthday is tomorrow and your responses will go a long way towards what I ask friends and girlfriend for. Thanks again.
I have a few very specific questions about using my home PC to enable 3D on my brand-new Mitsubishi WD-73837 73" HD "3D Ready" DLP monitor.
1. UPGRADE GRAPHICS CARD?
My 1-year old PC is running x2 GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card in SLI formation. I ran the nVidia GeForce 3D compatibility check on the nVidia.com website and it said, "FAIL - Graphics Card Upgrade Required". Is this accurate? If so, I'm looking at the nVidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics card as my replacement. I would remove both of the 8800 GTS cards.
Do I need to upgrade and if yes, do you recommend the GTX 285?
2. DOES THE NVIDIA IR EMITTER PLUG INTO MONITOR OR GRAPHICS CARD?
On the back of my Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor, as-well-as every Mitsubishi DLP monitor going back to 2007, there is a "3D Emitter Port" on the back of the television. It looks almost like a midi cable jack or something similar, but possibly uniquely proprietary. Does the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit emitter plug into this port or does it plug into the back of my PC, possibly my nVidia graphics card?
3. MULTIPLE USERS?
I understand nVidia GeForce 3D is intended for solo gamers but I want to share the 3D experience with my girlfriend and any guests that are interested in seeing 3D in action. If I buy TWO nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits (i.e. two pairs of nVidia 3D glasses), will they work simultaneously? If yes to TWO, can I buy THREE, FOUR, etc?
4. UPCOMING 3D BLU-RAY RELEASES?
I have a Blu-Ray player in my PC. If I saddle my WD-73837 Mitsubishi monitor with my PC, upgrade my graphics card to the GTX 285 -- or whatever you guys recommend -- and purchase one or more nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits, will I be able to watch these upcoming 3D blu-ray movies?
5. POTENTIAL COMPATIBILITY OF GLASSES WITH PLAYSTATION 3, 3D UPDATE COMING IN SUMMER 2010?
Finally, I understand Sony is going to be releasing a firmware update to patch existing PlayStation 3 consoles to enable the newest format of 3D (active shutter, same as nVidia's GeForce 3D Vision Kit). With that said, once Sony does patch the PS3 consoles and enables 3D, is it likely that my nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit glasses will work to display this 3D content or will I have to buy all-new sets of glasses?
6. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS?
My end goal is quite simply to get 3D games and blu-ray movies running on my gorgeous Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor. Is the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit combined with a properly equipped PC the best path to this end?
Thank you all for your time in advance. I sincerely appreciate the responses. P.S. My birthday is tomorrow and your responses will go a long way towards what I ask friends and girlfriend for. Thanks again.
I have a similar setup (GTX 280 and the 60737), so I think that a GTX 285 would be a great card for you to get, as I have no real problems with my GTX 280. Especially since you will probably be running a resolution of 1768x992, which is not too stressful for the GPU, so you shouldn't have any slowdowns. The IR emitter plugs directly into the back of the TV with that cable you were talking about (comes with the kit). Extra glasses will work no problem, I will be buying an extra set pretty soon for the same reason you mentioned (3D Blu Ray). The glasses should work no problem with the new version of PowerDVD (I'm sure there will be others to support them too though).
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
I have a similar setup (GTX 280 and the 60737), so I think that a GTX 285 would be a great card for you to get, as I have no real problems with my GTX 280. Especially since you will probably be running a resolution of 1768x992, which is not too stressful for the GPU, so you shouldn't have any slowdowns. The IR emitter plugs directly into the back of the TV with that cable you were talking about (comes with the kit). Extra glasses will work no problem, I will be buying an extra set pretty soon for the same reason you mentioned (3D Blu Ray). The glasses should work no problem with the new version of PowerDVD (I'm sure there will be others to support them too though).
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
[quote name='redman223' post='1019529' date='Mar 14 2010, 10:47 PM']I have a similar setup (GTX 280 and the 60737), so I think that a GTX 285 would be a great card for you to get, as I have no real problems with my GTX 280. Especially since you will probably be running a resolution of 1768x992, which is not too stressful for the GPU, so you shouldn't have any slowdowns. The IR emitter plugs directly into the back of the TV with that cable you were talking about (comes with the kit). Extra glasses will work no problem, I will be buying an extra set pretty soon for the same reason you mentioned (3D Blu Ray). The glasses should work no problem with the new version of PowerDVD (I'm sure there will be others to support them too though).
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.[/quote]
Thank you for the excellent info, redman223! I just picked up two sets of the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits from Frys Electronics today. Unfortunately they and the nearest two Best Buys were out-of-stock on the GTX 285, 295 and even the 270. I got stuck with a single GTX 260 card. I hope that will give me the muscle for what I need -- as you said, lower than PC television monitor resolution.
Because I had to compromise with the GTX 260, I'm considering getting a second GTX 260 online and then running them both in SLI. I recall reading conflicting information as to whether or not GeForce 3D Vision works with SLI graphics cards.. Does it?
Thank you again. Excited to finally enjoy some stunning 3D!
[quote name='redman223' post='1019529' date='Mar 14 2010, 10:47 PM']I have a similar setup (GTX 280 and the 60737), so I think that a GTX 285 would be a great card for you to get, as I have no real problems with my GTX 280. Especially since you will probably be running a resolution of 1768x992, which is not too stressful for the GPU, so you shouldn't have any slowdowns. The IR emitter plugs directly into the back of the TV with that cable you were talking about (comes with the kit). Extra glasses will work no problem, I will be buying an extra set pretty soon for the same reason you mentioned (3D Blu Ray). The glasses should work no problem with the new version of PowerDVD (I'm sure there will be others to support them too though).
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
Thank you for the excellent info, redman223! I just picked up two sets of the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits from Frys Electronics today. Unfortunately they and the nearest two Best Buys were out-of-stock on the GTX 285, 295 and even the 270. I got stuck with a single GTX 260 card. I hope that will give me the muscle for what I need -- as you said, lower than PC television monitor resolution.
Because I had to compromise with the GTX 260, I'm considering getting a second GTX 260 online and then running them both in SLI. I recall reading conflicting information as to whether or not GeForce 3D Vision works with SLI graphics cards.. Does it?
Thank you again. Excited to finally enjoy some stunning 3D!
If you got it at Fry's or Best Buy, you should have like 30 days or so to take it back right? Just do what I did, I also bought a GTX 260 from Best Buy ($$$$$$$$$) but ordered a GTX 280 online somewhere a week or two later, and then I took the GTX 260 back when the GTX 280 arrived. You won't have any problems doing this, I do it all the time when in situations like the one you're in now. You actually bought two kits? So you have an extra transmitter? That will probably come in handy once you start showing off your setup to friends/family, as someone will definitely want a similar setup. Since you will have an extra transmitter, they would just need a set of glasses to get started.
SLI will work for sure with 3D Vision, but I still think a single 285 would be the better buy. You could always get two of those for SLI if you felt so inclined, and with Fermi coming out soon, there will be lots of 285's for sale on all the hardware forums.
Make sure you get that Nurburgring video! I think its one of the best displays of the technology so far, and when the YouTube plugin comes out there will be a nearly unlimited amount of 3D videos to watch.
If you got it at Fry's or Best Buy, you should have like 30 days or so to take it back right? Just do what I did, I also bought a GTX 260 from Best Buy ($$$$$$$$$) but ordered a GTX 280 online somewhere a week or two later, and then I took the GTX 260 back when the GTX 280 arrived. You won't have any problems doing this, I do it all the time when in situations like the one you're in now. You actually bought two kits? So you have an extra transmitter? That will probably come in handy once you start showing off your setup to friends/family, as someone will definitely want a similar setup. Since you will have an extra transmitter, they would just need a set of glasses to get started.
SLI will work for sure with 3D Vision, but I still think a single 285 would be the better buy. You could always get two of those for SLI if you felt so inclined, and with Fermi coming out soon, there will be lots of 285's for sale on all the hardware forums.
Make sure you get that Nurburgring video! I think its one of the best displays of the technology so far, and when the YouTube plugin comes out there will be a nearly unlimited amount of 3D videos to watch.
[b]1. UPGRADE GRAPHICS CARD?[/b]
My 1-year old PC is running x2 GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card in SLI formation. I ran the nVidia GeForce 3D compatibility check on the nVidia.com website and it said, "FAIL - Graphics Card Upgrade Required". Is this accurate? If so, I'm looking at the nVidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics card as my replacement. I would remove both of the 8800 GTS cards.
Do I need to upgrade and if yes, do you recommend the GTX 285?
[b]2. DOES THE NVIDIA IR EMITTER PLUG INTO MONITOR OR GRAPHICS CARD?[/b]
On the back of my Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor, as-well-as every Mitsubishi DLP monitor going back to 2007, there is a "3D Emitter Port" on the back of the television. It looks almost like a midi cable jack or something similar, but possibly uniquely proprietary. Does the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit emitter plug into this port or does it plug into the back of my PC, possibly my nVidia graphics card?
[b]3. MULTIPLE USERS?[/b]
I understand nVidia GeForce 3D is intended for solo gamers but I want to share the 3D experience with my girlfriend and any guests that are interested in seeing 3D in action. If I buy TWO nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits (i.e. two pairs of nVidia 3D glasses), will they work simultaneously? If yes to TWO, can I buy THREE, FOUR, etc?
[b]4. UPCOMING 3D BLU-RAY RELEASES?[/b]
I have a Blu-Ray player in my PC. If I saddle my WD-73837 Mitsubishi monitor with my PC, upgrade my graphics card to the GTX 285 -- or whatever you guys recommend -- and purchase one or more nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits, will I be able to watch these upcoming 3D blu-ray movies?
[b]5. POTENTIAL COMPATIBILITY OF GLASSES WITH PLAYSTATION 3, 3D UPDATE COMING IN SUMMER 2010?[/b]
Finally, I understand Sony is going to be releasing a firmware update to patch existing PlayStation 3 consoles to enable the newest format of 3D (active shutter, same as nVidia's GeForce 3D Vision Kit). With that said, once Sony does patch the PS3 consoles and enables 3D, is it likely that my nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit glasses will work to display this 3D content or will I have to buy all-new sets of glasses?
[b]6. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS?[/b]
My end goal is quite simply to get 3D games and blu-ray movies running on my gorgeous Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor. Is the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit combined with a properly equipped PC the best path to this end?
Thank you all for your time in advance. I sincerely appreciate the responses. P.S. My birthday is tomorrow and your responses will go a long way towards what I ask friends and girlfriend for. Thanks again.
1. UPGRADE GRAPHICS CARD?
My 1-year old PC is running x2 GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card in SLI formation. I ran the nVidia GeForce 3D compatibility check on the nVidia.com website and it said, "FAIL - Graphics Card Upgrade Required". Is this accurate? If so, I'm looking at the nVidia GeForce GTX 285 graphics card as my replacement. I would remove both of the 8800 GTS cards.
Do I need to upgrade and if yes, do you recommend the GTX 285?
2. DOES THE NVIDIA IR EMITTER PLUG INTO MONITOR OR GRAPHICS CARD?
On the back of my Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor, as-well-as every Mitsubishi DLP monitor going back to 2007, there is a "3D Emitter Port" on the back of the television. It looks almost like a midi cable jack or something similar, but possibly uniquely proprietary. Does the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit emitter plug into this port or does it plug into the back of my PC, possibly my nVidia graphics card?
3. MULTIPLE USERS?
I understand nVidia GeForce 3D is intended for solo gamers but I want to share the 3D experience with my girlfriend and any guests that are interested in seeing 3D in action. If I buy TWO nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits (i.e. two pairs of nVidia 3D glasses), will they work simultaneously? If yes to TWO, can I buy THREE, FOUR, etc?
4. UPCOMING 3D BLU-RAY RELEASES?
I have a Blu-Ray player in my PC. If I saddle my WD-73837 Mitsubishi monitor with my PC, upgrade my graphics card to the GTX 285 -- or whatever you guys recommend -- and purchase one or more nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits, will I be able to watch these upcoming 3D blu-ray movies?
5. POTENTIAL COMPATIBILITY OF GLASSES WITH PLAYSTATION 3, 3D UPDATE COMING IN SUMMER 2010?
Finally, I understand Sony is going to be releasing a firmware update to patch existing PlayStation 3 consoles to enable the newest format of 3D (active shutter, same as nVidia's GeForce 3D Vision Kit). With that said, once Sony does patch the PS3 consoles and enables 3D, is it likely that my nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit glasses will work to display this 3D content or will I have to buy all-new sets of glasses?
6. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS?
My end goal is quite simply to get 3D games and blu-ray movies running on my gorgeous Mitsubishi WD-73837 monitor. Is the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit combined with a properly equipped PC the best path to this end?
Thank you all for your time in advance. I sincerely appreciate the responses. P.S. My birthday is tomorrow and your responses will go a long way towards what I ask friends and girlfriend for. Thanks again.
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.[/quote]
Thank you for the excellent info, redman223! I just picked up two sets of the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits from Frys Electronics today. Unfortunately they and the nearest two Best Buys were out-of-stock on the GTX 285, 295 and even the 270. I got stuck with a single GTX 260 card. I hope that will give me the muscle for what I need -- as you said, lower than PC television monitor resolution.
Because I had to compromise with the GTX 260, I'm considering getting a second GTX 260 online and then running them both in SLI. I recall reading conflicting information as to whether or not GeForce 3D Vision works with SLI graphics cards.. Does it?
Thank you again. Excited to finally enjoy some stunning 3D!
I just got this setup a few months ago and everyone is blown away by it, especially when they see the Nurburgring video in 3D for the first time. I think the 3D Blu Ray movies will start coming out in June for so, and then they will probably start flooding the market (at least I hope so). My only recommendation with this setup is that you will definitely want to get a wireless keyboard (obviously), but make sure you get one with a trackpad! Not for gaming of course, but when you want to use the computer for everyday stuff, a trackpad would work a lot better than an armrest lol.
As for the PS3 thing its hard to say, though I remember reading something about the Avatar console game, supposedly you can trick the glasses into working by running the Sterescopic player while you play the game. They might work, it would be awesome if they did, and it would definitely help to get 3D out to the masses.
Thank you for the excellent info, redman223! I just picked up two sets of the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Kits from Frys Electronics today. Unfortunately they and the nearest two Best Buys were out-of-stock on the GTX 285, 295 and even the 270. I got stuck with a single GTX 260 card. I hope that will give me the muscle for what I need -- as you said, lower than PC television monitor resolution.
Because I had to compromise with the GTX 260, I'm considering getting a second GTX 260 online and then running them both in SLI. I recall reading conflicting information as to whether or not GeForce 3D Vision works with SLI graphics cards.. Does it?
Thank you again. Excited to finally enjoy some stunning 3D!
SLI will work for sure with 3D Vision, but I still think a single 285 would be the better buy. You could always get two of those for SLI if you felt so inclined, and with Fermi coming out soon, there will be lots of 285's for sale on all the hardware forums.
Make sure you get that Nurburgring video! I think its one of the best displays of the technology so far, and when the YouTube plugin comes out there will be a nearly unlimited amount of 3D videos to watch.
SLI will work for sure with 3D Vision, but I still think a single 285 would be the better buy. You could always get two of those for SLI if you felt so inclined, and with Fermi coming out soon, there will be lots of 285's for sale on all the hardware forums.
Make sure you get that Nurburgring video! I think its one of the best displays of the technology so far, and when the YouTube plugin comes out there will be a nearly unlimited amount of 3D videos to watch.