Does the MSI GTX 660 / R9 270X Dual-X support dual monitors ?
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Hi everyone !
I found a good deal for 2 monitors on the internet for my new build and i thought i will buy them when i'll have the money for the build
But the problem is that , i need a gpu that has 2 hdmi / vga ports to be able to connect both of the monitors
I'm hesitating between the MSI GTX 660 TF 2GB GDDR5 and the Sapphire R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 for dual monitor
I want the gpu to be silent , support dual monitors , and have at least 45+ FPS in most games at high / ultra
Here are the links to both gpu's
GTX 660
R9 270x
Which should I get ? Do these meet my requirements ?
Or I might try to get this :
MSI R9 270x
I'm also looking for a red gpu to match my white case and my other red components
I found a good deal for 2 monitors on the internet for my new build and i thought i will buy them when i'll have the money for the build
But the problem is that , i need a gpu that has 2 hdmi / vga ports to be able to connect both of the monitors
I'm hesitating between the MSI GTX 660 TF 2GB GDDR5 and the Sapphire R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 for dual monitor
I want the gpu to be silent , support dual monitors , and have at least 45+ FPS in most games at high / ultra
Here are the links to both gpu's
GTX 660
R9 270x
Which should I get ? Do these meet my requirements ?
Or I might try to get this :
MSI R9 270x
I'm also looking for a red gpu to match my white case and my other red components
More about : msi gtx 660 270x dual support dual monitors
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So which should I get ?
BTW here's the monitor :iiyama prolite e2483hs-b1 x2
BTW here's the monitor :iiyama prolite e2483hs-b1 x2
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Also here's my build :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.10 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Other: iiyama prolite e2483hs-b1 x2 ($397.12)
Total: $1182.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.10 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Other: iiyama prolite e2483hs-b1 x2 ($397.12)
Total: $1182.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Sorry for no reply.
R9 270X is easily the best card to get (much better then GTX 660), it'll do dual screens like a breeze (not for gaming purposes though).
Nice build, though if you haven;t build it yet, I suggest not going Z97 with an i5 4460, as the Z97 if for overclocking, which your processor is not unlocked, making the Z97 useless.
Here are some options; (if not built)
Keep your Z97 but get an intel i5 4670k
Keep your i4 4460 and get a H87 motherboard.
R9 270X is easily the best card to get (much better then GTX 660), it'll do dual screens like a breeze (not for gaming purposes though).
Nice build, though if you haven;t build it yet, I suggest not going Z97 with an i5 4460, as the Z97 if for overclocking, which your processor is not unlocked, making the Z97 useless.
Here are some options; (if not built)
Keep your Z97 but get an intel i5 4670k
Keep your i4 4460 and get a H87 motherboard.
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unknownofprob said:
Sorry for no reply.R9 270X is easily the best card to get (much better then GTX 660), it'll do dual screens like a breeze (not for gaming purposes though).
Nice build, though if you haven;t build it yet, I suggest not going Z97 with an i5 4460, as the Z97 if for overclocking, which your processor is not unlocked, making the Z97 useless.
Here are some options; (if not built)
Keep your Z97 but get an intel i5 4670k
Keep your i4 4460 and get a H87 motherboard.
No problem heh
The PC isn't build . The z97 board is there just because of the color , and i'll get an unlocked broadwell when i will have the money
So the 660 is better for dual screen gaming ?
I mean i'll have one screen with one game and the other with a few apps like the chrome and skype
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R9 270X is the better one! i mean gaming ultra two screens is not good, though the R9 270X destroys the GTX 660 in gaming completely.
Why Not do this bundle for Motherboard and CPU instead, colours are similar, just the RED/BLACK is swapped in a way;
ASRock Z87 Killer, Great motherboard; $114.02
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1t...
Intel i5 4670k;
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k
Should be very close to your other system build's price for CPU/motherboard, though this is a much better option, and you can overclock to great potential!
Why Not do this bundle for Motherboard and CPU instead, colours are similar, just the RED/BLACK is swapped in a way;
ASRock Z87 Killer, Great motherboard; $114.02
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1t...
Intel i5 4670k;
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k
Should be very close to your other system build's price for CPU/motherboard, though this is a much better option, and you can overclock to great potential!
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unknownofprob said:
R9 270X is the better one! i mean gaming ultra two screens is not good, though the R9 270X destroys the GTX 660 in gaming completely.Why Not do this bundle for Motherboard and CPU instead, colours are similar, just the RED/BLACK is swapped in a way;
ASRock Z87 Killer, Great motherboard; $114.02
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1t...
Intel i5 4670k;
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k
Should be very close to your other system build's price for CPU/motherboard, though this is a much better option, and you can overclock to great potential!
It's because I gotta buy everything in Belgium , and the only reliable sites in belgium are ldlc.be and materiel.net
And IMO that motherboard is freaking ugly !
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ok, I would still get the R7 270X.
There you go:
Z87 killer:
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00154721.html
i5 4670k:
http://www.materiel.net/processeur-socket-1150/intel-co...
There you go:
Z87 killer:
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00154721.html
i5 4670k:
http://www.materiel.net/processeur-socket-1150/intel-co...
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unknownofprob said:
ok, I would still get the R7 270X.There you go:
Z87 killer:
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00154721.html
i5 4670k:
http://www.materiel.net/processeur-socket-1150/intel-co...
It goes way over my budget
I have a budget of 1030€
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MSI Z97 Gaming 3
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00166682.html
AsRock Z87 Extreme 3
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00148548.html
Not only the Gaming 3 looks better IMO , it also has the new z97 chipset and is cheaper
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00166682.html
AsRock Z87 Extreme 3
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00148548.html
Not only the Gaming 3 looks better IMO , it also has the new z97 chipset and is cheaper
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Ok so here's my build :
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($126.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.14 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Headphones ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Other: 2x Liyama ProLite E2278HD-GB1 ($397.12)
Total: $1255.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-17 14:05 EDT-0400)
I love neon green / green , and razer's products are green , so even if it meant that i had to downgrade to an i3 , it wasn't a problem as it has hyperthreading and will do just fine in gaming imo
So what do you think ? It all costs exactly 1030,97€ xD
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($126.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.14 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Headphones ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Other: 2x Liyama ProLite E2278HD-GB1 ($397.12)
Total: $1255.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-17 14:05 EDT-0400)
I love neon green / green , and razer's products are green , so even if it meant that i had to downgrade to an i3 , it wasn't a problem as it has hyperthreading and will do just fine in gaming imo
So what do you think ? It all costs exactly 1030,97€ xD
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unknownofprob said:
the i3 is a much worse CPU then the i5, modern day games will work best with the i5 processor.Go for a really cheap keyboard and mouse, get the i5 and then upgrade the keyboard and mouse later on.
I'd like to but my mother said she won't buy me another keyboard and mouse later on , that's why i exchanged the i5 to an i3
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unknownofprob said:
oh ok. A processor will be something even harder to change if you needed to.Why not go to an R9 270, the go for the cheapest 4th gen i5?
The R9 270 is generally much cheaper and all it is is an underpowered R9 270X (7870).
It might do it as I don't play too demanding games , i play minecraft , skyrim , cod bo2 and that's about it
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Get this:
i5 3340;
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00153406.html
ASRock H61 Pro BTC:
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00159040.html
That should do it!
i5 3340;
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00153406.html
ASRock H61 Pro BTC:
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00159040.html
That should do it!
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unknownofprob said:
no! Keep it, the last thing you want is a terrible keyboard and mouse.Why not go 3rd gen i5 3330? That should be cheap right now, (maybe hard to find), and Motherboards are cheap also.
They aren't cheap , their even more expensive
And the motherboards are dirt cheap but ugly as poop , and i'm looking for a very beautiful build
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unknownofprob said:
Get this:i5 3340;
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00153406.html
ASRock H61 Pro BTC:
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00159040.html
That should do it!
The motherboard doesn't match my colors sadly , only MSI's gaming series mobo's match my colors
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Best solution
i5 4440; (Cheaper, don't know why?)
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00152678.html
MSI R9 270 Twin Frozr
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157884.html
Motherboard you wanted.
My calculations say that is within reach.
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00152678.html
MSI R9 270 Twin Frozr
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157884.html
Motherboard you wanted.
My calculations say that is within reach.
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i5 4440; (Cheaper, don't know why?)http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00152678.html
MSI R9 270 Twin Frozr
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157884.html
Motherboard you wanted.
My calculations say that is within reach.
It all costs ~1060€ , it's 30€ over my budget
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http://www.materiel.net/processeur-socket-1150/intel-co...
http://www.materiel.net/boitier-pc/bitfenix-comrade-bla...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00152574.html
http://www.materiel.net/barrette-memoire-pour-pc/g-skil...
http://www.materiel.net/disque-dur-interne-3-5-pouces/w...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157884.html
http://www.materiel.net/alimentation-pour-pc/antec-hcg-...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157856.html
http://www.materiel.net/casque-micro-pc/razer-kraken-ve...
http://www.materiel.net/ecran-pc-lcd/iiyama-prolite-e22...
http://www.materiel.net/boitier-pc/bitfenix-comrade-bla...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00152574.html
http://www.materiel.net/barrette-memoire-pour-pc/g-skil...
http://www.materiel.net/disque-dur-interne-3-5-pouces/w...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157884.html
http://www.materiel.net/alimentation-pour-pc/antec-hcg-...
http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00157856.html
http://www.materiel.net/casque-micro-pc/razer-kraken-ve...
http://www.materiel.net/ecran-pc-lcd/iiyama-prolite-e22...
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http://www.ldlc.be/fiche/PB00147744.html
Can't find the G110
And damn , the G300 has too many buttons ! I won't be able to handle that !
Can't find the G110
And damn , the G300 has too many buttons ! I won't be able to handle that !
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What do you think about this ?
http://www.materiel.net/ensemble-clavier-souris/mad-cat...
It looks much better and the keyboard has over 16 million colors that you can choose as backlit
It's better than the razer stuff imo
Or this steelseries stuff :
http://www.materiel.net/ensemble-clavier-souris/steelse...
Though i don't like how the mouse looks , and there's only one backlit , and it's white
I honestly prefer the mad catz stuff , just because it looks like a beast and it has red backlit
http://www.materiel.net/ensemble-clavier-souris/mad-cat...
It looks much better and the keyboard has over 16 million colors that you can choose as backlit
It's better than the razer stuff imo
Or this steelseries stuff :
http://www.materiel.net/ensemble-clavier-souris/steelse...
Though i don't like how the mouse looks , and there's only one backlit , and it's white
I honestly prefer the mad catz stuff , just because it looks like a beast and it has red backlit
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Or should I get this ultra-wide monitor instead of the dual monitors ?
http://www.materiel.net/ecran-pc-lcd/lg-25um65-102079.h...
http://www.materiel.net/ecran-pc-lcd/lg-25um65-102079.h...
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well , here's what i can do :
i can get one monitor , and spend the saved money on a 270x , and some razer gear ( headset , mouse , keyboard and the mouse thingy ) ( many people say that the mad catz mouses are kinda messed up and don't always work correctly so i decided to go for razer )
or i can get two monitor , downgrade to a 270 , get a razer keyboard and a razer mouse
what do you think is better ?
now that i think about it i might not have enough space for two 24" monitors so that's why i'm asking , i might try to make some space in my room to fit them in there , but overall the one monitor solution seems better to me
i can get one monitor , and spend the saved money on a 270x , and some razer gear ( headset , mouse , keyboard and the mouse thingy ) ( many people say that the mad catz mouses are kinda messed up and don't always work correctly so i decided to go for razer )
or i can get two monitor , downgrade to a 270 , get a razer keyboard and a razer mouse
what do you think is better ?
now that i think about it i might not have enough space for two 24" monitors so that's why i'm asking , i might try to make some space in my room to fit them in there , but overall the one monitor solution seems better to me
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