Which GPU is better for dual monitors, or for gaming in general?

EcoMCG · Jun 14, 2014

So I am building a new gaming computer for myself in the summer and I am wondering on which of these 2 GPU's should I use for dual monitors, or for both gaming and dual monitors?

1 monitor is going to be for gaming and the other is going to be for like youtube videos or music or something like that. Here are the 2 GPUs:

750TI GPU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43757kr
R7 265 GPU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-112320020g

Or should I go for a 270? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100365l

nostall · Jun 14, 2014

Do the 270.

Jonathan Tyer · Jun 14, 2014

270 all the way

Echocookie · Jun 16, 2014

The 270 would benefit you much more also I advise against gaming across both monitors at once unless you get a low bezel monitor.
Also why do you need 2 monitors? You can play music in the background and when you want to watch YouTube either exit the game or minimize it to the task bar. Maybe it's just me.

nostall · Jun 16, 2014

Echocookie :

I said the same thing a few years ago, until I started using two monitors. I only game on one, but when I am working on projects having two is a Godsend. One of my co-workers uses four!! (I don't have the room).

@EcoMCG Gaming on two monitors can be very hard; if you are centered in the game, you usually are centered in the/on the bezel between the two monitors. For multiple monitor gaming you would want 3. And for that, again, the 270 is better.

EcoMCG · Jun 16, 2014

nostall :

Echocookie :

I said the same thing a few years ago, until I started using two monitors. I only game on one, but when I am working on projects having two is a Godsend. One of my co-workers uses four!! (I don't have the room).

@EcoMCG Gaming on two monitors can be very hard; if you are centered in the game, you usually are centered in the/on the bezel between the two monitors. For multiple monitor gaming you would want 3. And for that, again, the 270 is better.

But I am not gaming on both monitors though.. I use one for gaming and another for cheat codes if I were to be playing maplestory or mario or something...

Echocookie · Jun 23, 2014

Oh alright. Didn't realize you would be multitasking :3
Anyways I still suggest the 270

Echocookie · Jun 23, 2014

nostall :

I have never thought of that as an option... Thanks for opening up a whole new world of multi monitor setups for me!

nostall · Jun 23, 2014

Echocookie :

You're welcome. My set up, mostly due to space and, at the time money, is a Dell U2410 24" monitor as my main screen, and on the left side is a Dell P190S 19" monitor. The 19" is almost the exact vertical size as the 24, so there isn't a huge shift in window size when I have one open on it and am working on the 24", too. Plus, it was easier to set up the mouse for smooth crossover from screen to screen. Would love a 24 incher over there, but Alas,! There is no more space for it.

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