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3D Vision Surround is currently the world’s only consumer, multi-display 3D solution which allows users to span stereo 3D content across three high-definition monitors with 120Hz or higher refresh rate or projectors for immersive gaming experience. In order to make the technology work, end-users will have to install at least two high-end Nvidia GeForce GTX 400-series graphics cards. Nvidia’s 3D Vision Surround will compete directly with ATI Eyefinity technology that allows to play video games on up to six displays (in case one graphics processor is used). Nvidia’s technology does not seem to support six monitors, but can enable stereoscopic 3D effects on three, which will indisputably make gaming very exciting.
Unfortunately, at present the 3D Vision Surround is a ridiculously expensive technology: two GeForce GTX 480 graphics boards will cost around $1000, Nvidia 3D Vision kit adds another $175, three relatively large (~24”) yet not too expensive displays with 120Hz refresh rate will also cost around $1200. With nearly $2400 price-tag for graphics cards
and displays only, the cost of the whole setup – that should naturally include a high-end microprocessor, plenty of memory and a lot of hard drive space for modern games – will easily rich $4000.
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