Minumum GPU for dual monitors while gaming?

John Artis

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Hey everyone,

I prefer to always use dual monitors but I am not sure how to calculate how much video card I need while gaming, and what the best setup is. I set the games to windowed mode / full screen in my primary monitor, and then use the second monitor for ventrilo, a browser, a movie, or whatever at the same time.

My current setup is a GT 640 1GB,8GB RAM, and a FX-6300 cpu. I play Battlefield 3 at 1600x900 resolution, with a movie on the second monitor. It doesn't run too smoothly most of the time. The max i'd be willing to spend is $250 ,but i'd like to save if i can.
Thanks for the help!
 

ikes9711

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I would look at a 260X, I prefer Asus cards so... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121801. It will run battlefield on high without a movie and with a movie on medium.
 

John Artis

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Okay, thanks I think i'll just get the 760 then.