Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Hello,
Got some stuttering issues with this big screen I just installed
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We are using 5 led control cards for it.
The first video card (gtx 1050 ti) outputs to 4 led cards
The other one (same model) outputs to the last led card and my monitor
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I used Resolume's advanced output to map the videowall through the multiple video outs
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Composition size is
4480 x 1120px @ 30 fps

I'm seeing small stuttering between the outs of the card controlling 4 led cards (barely visible but not completely fluid), and big stuttering with the other card controlling the last out and my monitor.
Here's a video of the problem

https://youtu.be/cpbIYZRP2NE

I tried setting delays on the displays and increasing the composition fps
What else could I try? Any suggestions?

Thanks

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Hello, can you help me with the same problem

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Are all your LED panels the same model and pitch?

What LED control cards are you using?

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Hi zone_nord,
what you discover is a framesync problem. Your big sync discrepancy from out 1 can only be solved if you move it to the other outputs (Out 3-6) on the other 1080ti.

But, I guess you have no more outputs left. So then, you should try to run your whole setup (4480x1120px) with 3x 1920x1080 from one card. Yes you have to rewire and remap.... but thats your only option now...

annnnnd....now I just saw that your post was from the 8th November..... :D ... so I have to ask.... did you solve your problem?

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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all my panels are the same model. i am using novastar card

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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- yeah the whole screen has identical leds and controllers
- I had no hdmi outs left on the secondary card to connect everything there but I'll use one DVI-DVI to do it (didn't have the cable there to try it)
that would probably temporary fix it till' I manage to cascade the led controllers so I could use just one video out as a big screen (or at least half of it)

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Keep in mind that even though your card has five connectors, it only has for outputs!

Have you considered using a Datapath X4/FX4?

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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Most people wonder why expensive media servers use firepros and quadros for cards that don't perform as well as the GTX line.

This right here is a major issue with gaming cards. They're made for gaming monitors with borders. Not seamless outputs. One thing you can do is connect the cards with an SLI cable and then Configure Surround displays. Sometimes it fixes it, sometimes it doesn't.

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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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drazkers wrote: Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:37One thing you can do is connect the cards with an SLI cable and then Configure Surround displays.
SLI disables the outputs on the second card completely as far as I know.
So, the safest solution would be a Quadro card to 2x FX4-s I think.
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Re: Multi-screen stuttering problem

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drazkers wrote:One thing you can do is connect the cards with an SLI cable and then Configure Surround displays. Sometimes it fixes it, sometimes it doesn't.
I don't believe the 1050 cards can do Surround in SLI mode. Also with 1080 cards in SLI mode, Surround supports 3 screens max. but could connect 2 accessory displays so it wouldn't really help.
Zoltan wrote:SLI disables the outputs on the second card completely as far as I know.
Yes, SLI only increases the processing power not the number of outputs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Link_Interface
Zoltan wrote:So, the safest solution would be a Quadro card to 2x FX4-s I think.
Yes, with 2 Datapath FX4, you could drive up to 8 screens in sync by using the DisplayPort through port and in this particular case, I would plan the screen layout in Wall Designer rather than in the advanced output.

Another option would be to switch to 2 (or more) Quadro cards with a Sync (I or II) card.

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