Dual Moniter Setup

Andrew_Osman · Jul 22, 2013

Hey guys, I have been thinking about getting a dual display for my moniters. But I'm not sure if i need 2 video cards or one. This is my current build http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Andrew_Osman/saved/1xvA

Which video card(s) should I get instead?

envy14tpe · Jul 22, 2013

You only need one GPU. The GPU you chose will work. You only need 2 or 3 GPUs if you want to game on 3 monitors. I'm assuming you just want dual display to game on one and do other stuff on the other. If so, then your build is fine.

One recommendation. The monitor in your build is great for gaming but maybe you want a second one that is an IPS. Also, you might want a monitor that rotates. I love using one horizontal and the other vertical. Vertical allows for long webpages view. Love that feature...less scrolling.

Andrew_Osman · Jul 22, 2013

envy14tpe :

Im I going to need an extra cable or something to connect to the other moniter, and which vertical moniter would you recommend?

bjaminnyc · Jul 22, 2013

Virtually any modern video card can support multiple monitors. The 7950 in your parts list can support at minimum 3, possibly 4 dependent on the model, with an active adapter or native displayport monitor.

Andrew_Osman · Jul 22, 2013

bjaminnyc :

Do I need to buy an adapter, or does it come with the moniter?

envy14tpe · Jul 22, 2013

It should come with an adapter...maybe DVI to HDMI.

Which vertical monitor? If you want one for gaming, the Asus one you listed, then you could get a IPS monitor that rotates. Which one..depends on price and size...

Andrew_Osman · Jul 22, 2013

envy14tpe :

Are there any good <$100 vertical moniter?

envy14tpe · Jul 23, 2013

probably only used at <$100. Also, it needs to be big enough that you don't have to shrink webpages. Maybe you should save money and wait until you can afford a good one.

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