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I currently have the XFX HD 5770 (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447) working fine with three monitors. I'm looking to add a fourth monitor, so I would need a new graphics card. I was wondering which options is better :

1. Get a new graphic card that supports 4 simultaneous monitors.
2. Get a second 5770 and run it in crossfire with my original one.

My budget is $500.
 
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Forgot to mention that you are going to need an adapter. Anyway I found that PowerColor issues Hd7750s with 4 display ports. that will eliminate most of the hassle. There is also a Gigabyte edition with 1 VGA, 1 HDMI and 2 DVI ports. Pay special attention to the specifications. Even if you get an HD7750 with 3 ports, you can always daisy chain monitors through a Display Port 1.2. The problem is do your monitors support such connections.

http://www.powercolor.com/global/products_features.asp?id=474 - the PowerColor edition
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Purchasing a new GPU will be less problematic than dealing with CrossFire multy-monitor set up. Depending on the manufacturer some cards support 3 or 4 monitor configurations. An HD 7750 would suffice. Taken from AMDs website:
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Max resolution: 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz per display
Multi-Stream
21.6 Gbps bandwidth (HBR2)
High bit-rate audio
Quad HD/4K/UHDTV display support
1080p60 Stereoscopic 3D (Frame Sequential Format)
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An an HD7750 will set you back only around 100 euro. I must admit I am an Asus fan. So I would propose a DirectCU HD7750. The active cooled one (with a fan) is quite quiet. The passive one (without a fan) is awesome, but case fans are recommended. Good luck.
 
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Forgot to mention that you are going to need an adapter. Anyway I found that PowerColor issues Hd7750s with 4 display ports. that will eliminate most of the hassle. There is also a Gigabyte edition with 1 VGA, 1 HDMI and 2 DVI ports. Pay special attention to the specifications. Even if you get an HD7750 with 3 ports, you can always daisy chain monitors through a Display Port 1.2. The problem is do your monitors support such connections.

http://www.powercolor.com/global/products_features.asp?id=474 - the PowerColor edition
 
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