Does the MSI GTX 660 / R9 270X Dual-X support dual monitors ?

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

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

Suztera · May 17, 2014

Get a dvi to hdmi adapter.
If you want looks, MSI 270 would be fine or the R9 270X version.

Phillip Corcoran · May 17, 2014

GTX 660: Supports up to four monitors.

R9 270X: Up to 6 displays with the use of a DP MST Hub

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

So which should I get ?
BTW here's the monitor :iiyama prolite e2483hs-b1 x2

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

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.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-17 04:53 EDT-0400)

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

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.

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

unknownofprob :

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

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

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-fatal1tyz87killer

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!

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

unknownofprob :

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 !

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

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-core-i5-4670k-89290.html

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

unknownofprob :

It goes way over my budget
I have a budget of 1030€

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

oh, ok.

How about ASRock Z87 Extreme3?

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

unknownofprob :

Why are you suggesting me z87 motherboards when there are cheap z97 ones ?
Otherwise the MSI z97 Gaming 3 is cheaper and it looks better imo

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

are there? Z97 should be more expensive!

Yes that MSI one is perfect then.

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

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

andrei65 · May 17, 2014

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

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

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.

andrei65 · May 18, 2014

unknownofprob :

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

unknownofprob · May 18, 2014

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).

andrei65 · May 18, 2014

unknownofprob :

It might do it as I don't play too demanding games , i play minecraft , skyrim , cod bo2 and that's about it

unknownofprob · May 18, 2014

you'll get free BF4 with that card as well as the R7 270X, though with an i5, the bundle i5 4440 and R9 270 is much better then i3 and R9 270X.

andrei65 · May 18, 2014

Nope , it's 30€ over mmy budget lol

unknownofprob · May 18, 2014

R7 265, that will perform almost identical with an overclock. It is a re branded 7850, and compared to the 7870, it's not huge, though no BF4 coupon.

Sorry, just trying to get you the best performing rig with your budget.

andrei65 · May 18, 2014

unknownofprob :

Well I guess i have to sacrifice the razer stuff ....

Does the MSI GTX 660 / R9 270X Dual-X support dual monitors ?

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