2gb vs 4gb SLI for 3 monitor setup?

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UpsetGarlic

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Just wondering as to if 4gb vram is needed for SLIing GTX 760/770 if I'm going to be running a 3 monitor set up, the middle being ASUS VG278HE 1080p, and the two on either side being ASUS PB278Q 1440p or Qnix Q2710 1440p.

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JackNaylorPE

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Yes 4GB

This is my current base 3 monitor build

Case - $180 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1327117
$245 - $45 MIR - $20 off w/ promo code EMCXPVM27, ends 7/4
PSU - incl. w/ above - Corsair HX850 included with above

MoBo - $360 - ASUS Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352787
CPU - incl. w/ above - Intel Core i5-4670k Included w/ above and MoBo has built in wireless, $80 combo discount and $10 off w/ promo code Z87MB617, ends 6/30

RAM - $140 - (2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226382

Cooler - $80 - Phanteks PH-TC14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011
TIM - $7 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080

GFX - $450 - Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce 4GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462
GFX - $450 - Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce Same

HD - $160 Caviar Black 2TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136792
SSD - $250 - Samsung 840 Pro 256GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193

DVD Writer - $54 - Asus Blue Ray Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252

Monitor - $260 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313
Monitor - $260 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor
Monitor - $260 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor

Keyboard - $100.00 - Logitech G510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126100
Mouse - $60.00 - Logitech G500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318
Headset $100.00 Logitech G930 http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B003VANOFY
OS - $100.00 - Win 8-64 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986


 
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Originally, I was going to go with a budget 4670k setup, but changed my mind and decided to sell my rMBP, adding $2000 to the pot.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-DELUXE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($288.45 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($244.50 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $13.99)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $13.99)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $13.99)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $13.99)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $13.99)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: Asus VG278HE 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($477.00 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($629.00 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($629.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $3727.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-29 16:31 EDT-0400)

I'm a bit of a Corsair/ASUS fan as you could tell, but I may switch up the H100i with a Swiftech H220...

I'm going to build this over a period of time so I'm waiting to see if 760 will be out with 3 or 4gb. Otherwise, I may just go with 770 4gb but will have to cut back on something else....
Going for an all SSD setup with a 3tb external drive.
 
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