Yes indeed!
2 x 1920 x 1080, 1 x 4k (for exact resolution I have to look when home, but it’s just the highest possible for the monitor, just standard 4K). Wondered if the card would do it but it was plug and play.
However, the thing I haven’t found a solution for yet is different mouse speed/feel on screens with different solutions. A minor issue in the way I use those 3 displays.
That’s interesting. I hadn’t thought about that. I’m planning on adding a third monitor which will be a different res to the other two. Something to watch out for. Thanks
In engineering terms:
a. The less work components have to do, the less heat they will use.
b. The less components move, the less noise they are likely to make, and the less wear on bearings.
With any semiconductor-based components, transitions of state use the most heat, because they are transitioning through their analog phase, so the higher the number of transitions per unit time, the more heat they produce, requiring more cooling.
So, to put it into practical terms:
a. Over-spec the system, rather than push it to its limits, as all components will be less stressed, with less transitions compared to their heat dissipation ability.
b. Use larger, slower rotating fans, as they will generally be quieter. Around 120-140mm, 400-500 rpm or less. They will also collect less dust per area on their blades, so will be carrying less weight, leading to less stress.
Unfortunately, higher audio processing capability is at the expense of noise.
The balance is always between:
a. Performance, including minimum noise.
b. Cost.
c. Wear.
There is a sweet point, but it will always have compromises. If audio recording amateurs were as fastidious about their machine’s performance as gamers are, and willing to pay up as much, a lot of equipment discussions here would be moot. Quiet, high-performance audio costs a lot of money compared to normal computing, so get with the program and cough up!
Maybe a bit OT, but do you have the possibility to put your computer in another room? I did it a few years ago and never ever would go back. You spend a few bucks on cables, but IMHO worth every penny!
And the PC needs no noise optimisation at all, so saving some costs.
Alternatively, if it must be in the same room, or cannot be in a totally separate room, making its own baffled acoustic shroud may be the go, rather like used to be used for printers. Have to ensure adequate airflow, hence the need for baffling.
Thanks. Unfortunately not at the moment but maybe in the future 