Mixing old and new GPU's and/or processor graphics for 3-4 monitors?

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Building a new system, trying to establish the best way for me to get all monitors possible supported for it.

System will be used for gaming on the main monitor, the other two will be in extended desktop streaming videos or web. I have all versions of Windows 7 available to me.

parts for system listed here.

Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $209.99

MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $162.99

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $126.00

Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $139.99

MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card $239.99

Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case $124.34

Total: $1003.30

I will soon have three samsung monitors that are 1980x1020 res. In my old system I am upgrading from I have an AMD Radeon HD 5700 series card. Also have a fourth monitor that is somewhat older but could put to use.

To run three monitors on my new build, would it be possible to do this via the MSI card listed to run 2 monitors (2 outputs, most possible far as I understand) and the on board graphics of the processor to run the third monitor?? If not could I install this old Radeon to run the third without driver issues? Could I do both and run 4 monitors....??

I am open to other cards as well, looking at R9 280's and GTX 760/770's.

Thanks for any input from the community.
 
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The GTX 760 can run 4 monitors on its own (Source), although you may need adapters, depending on the connections available on your monitors.

Trying to run AMD and nVidia cards together is often more trouble than it's worth, but it is technically possible (or at least used to be).
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The GTX 760 can run 4 monitors on its own (Source), although you may need adapters, depending on the connections available on your monitors.

Trying to run AMD and nVidia cards together is often more trouble than it's worth, but it is technically possible (or at least used to be).
 
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Thank you for the reply Rookie. I assume getting a higher level card than the GTX 760 would more than likely be able to handle 4 monitors. I will def research any other options, thank you for the reply.

For the record, can you mix the on board graphic capabilities of the newer Intel processors with a discrete graphics card? I have read mixed results online, siting lots of complications.
 
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I'm not surprised you've read differing opinions on running discrete graphics and onboard graphics at the same time, it does seem to be a surprisingly difficult topic. Most motherboards automatically disable onboard integrated graphics when a graphics card is installed, however your motherboard does come with something that allows you to use both.

I've never actually tried using it, but VirtuaMPV 2.0 (think it used to be called lucid virtua) is a program/system that comes with that motherboard (and others) that is designed to allow the hybrid use of both graphics systems, even when using just 1 monitor and one connection to your computer system. Like I said, I haven't used it (even though I have it (older version maybe?) on my MSI Z77-GD65), but I've heard some good things about it. I'd recommend you look into it, especially as you get it for free with your motherboard.
 
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