Eyefinity questions: mixing monitors

[mtbush]

So I currently have two Dell Ultrasharp 2209's. I would like to purchase a 3rd LCD for an Eyefinity configuration, but Dell has discontinued the 2209 so I'm now considering the U2311.

How will this work since the 2209's are 1680x1050 (16:10) and the U2311 is 1920x1080 (16:9)? Will CCC just do it's "magic" when creating the Eyefinity group? Or is it going to leave me w/ some odd display configuration issues?

Thoughts, comments, suggestions are welcome.

 

[R-Type]

It won't work, you need the same vertical height.

Do what I did and buy a 3rd display like your first two on craigslist or Ebay, it'll likely be cheaper in the end anyway and you will avoid a whole host of issues as well as have the option to use Nvidia surround at some point if you choose.

 

[mtbush]

Thanks for that R-Type, that's what I had feared.

I'm having a hard time locating a 3rd 2209WA through a variety of etailers. I've found some on Ebay but @ $310. Hoping to find one cheaper, but may just have to pony up the $.

 

[R-Type]

They don't have any in stock at the moment but you should be able to get one substantially cheaper than that from Dell Outlet.
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/monit.../cp.aspx?refid=monitors_23_20_wfp&s=dfh&cs=22

Alternatively you can always try hitting every BIN or OBO listing on Ebay and offering a $200 price and see what bites.

Finally, you could try a WTB ad in the FS/FT section or CL. You may catch someone who wants a single larger display and would be willing to sell for a good price.