Dual 770's , single Radeon or dual radeon?

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muddster89

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week or next week

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Rift, MMO's and FPS if I end up having time to play those later plus whatever else i venture into since I will be getting away from console.

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: brand new build so no GPU. PSU in list below.

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: See system build.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg preferred, US

PARTS PREFERENCES: Did not really have a preference

OVERCLOCKING: Yes / Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes / Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080, Have a second 23in Monitor that i will use to look at stuff while gaming and or have extra space to free up my main monitor while gaming.

Current Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009162

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Want to be to overclock and run whatever i want at max settings :D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $169.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (Purchased For $89.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $59.99)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair C70 Gunmetal Black (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $89.99)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (Purchased For $155.09)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1909.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-15 22:42 EDT-0400)
 
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JJ1217

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I'd suggest starting off with a single GPU first, as that'll be more than likely enough for your 1080p gaming goodness. I would only suggest going into dual GPU territory if you play above 1200p or multi screens. The 770 or 7970 should be more than enough for now.

I would put off CF until AMD fix it with their latency driver fix -- it paces the frames, making it smoother. This should be released this month or next month.

So Imo, buy a single GPU, and if you still feel you need more firepower, get a second one. Simple as that. Go for either a single 7970, and sell the free games, or GeForce it up a little.
 
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I thought about this however with the 780 being 680 bucks and 2 770s being 800 and thus being more powerful the 120 seems well spent. If i go that route

 
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I will be utilizing multiple screens, although my first screen is a little older it is still the same resolution scree. I would like to run multiple screens in the future.
 
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A pair of 770's do have more power than a single 780 for sure, I just always advise against SLI on a new build for a couple reasons, but they should indeed rock. For a single screen now 1 would be just fine if you need to cut a little slack on the funding, then pick up a second when you add a couple more displays.

Might want to think about the 4GB cards for hi res tri-displays, perhaps someone could full you in better than I on that.
 
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