Triple monitor display or 4k
Tags:
-
Graphics
-
Monitors
-
Display
Last response: in Graphics & Displays
cannodal19
July 9, 2014 1:08:53 PM
I have been doing some research so now is time for some advice
System : 990FX mobo, FX8120, gtx 760 2gb, 8gb ram, ssd, 27" asus monitor
Planning on SLI the 760
I have found that one GTX760 was able to handle 30fps at 4k with vsync on so I'm thinking two should play 4k with some graphics turn slightly down in newer games at 45-60fps
Or should I buy two more of my asus monitors n go multi screen or go 4k? Mostly play FPS n racing games, Nothing else
oh n am I able to sli a 760 4GB with my 2GB 760
System : 990FX mobo, FX8120, gtx 760 2gb, 8gb ram, ssd, 27" asus monitor
Planning on SLI the 760
I have found that one GTX760 was able to handle 30fps at 4k with vsync on so I'm thinking two should play 4k with some graphics turn slightly down in newer games at 45-60fps
Or should I buy two more of my asus monitors n go multi screen or go 4k? Mostly play FPS n racing games, Nothing else
oh n am I able to sli a 760 4GB with my 2GB 760
More about : triple monitor display
-
Reply to cannodal19
Brunostako
July 9, 2014 1:16:26 PM
Related resources
- High End PC build for triple 4k monitor gaming setup 4000$ - Tech Support
- triple monitor setup with central 4K?? - Tech Support
- Best GPUs for a Triple 4k Monitor Set-up - Tech Support
- Triple monitor vs 4k - Tech Support
- Triple 4K Monitor on 980 GTX SC Quad SLI? - Tech Support
I would bet you'll run into VRAM cap at only 2GB in 4k. But maybe you can get away with it. I suppose 4k is like running 1080p with 4xmsaa as far as VRAM is concerned, and I'm able to do that pretty consistently at 60fps with 670s in sli, which is basically the same card as your 760.
I'm confused as to which parts you already have and which you are considering buying though.
You have a 4k display and a 760 2gb already? In that case yea SLI is probably going to be worthwhile (4gb VRAM on the second card won't do anything though sli defaults to lowest VRAM). If you don't have the graphics cards yet, I would suggest getting at least 3GB per gpu.
Triple monitor 1080p (so 5700x1080ish) will be like 75% the pixels of 4k, so it will use roughly 75% as much VRAM. In either case buying a 2GB card new atm seems like a bad call.
I'm confused as to which parts you already have and which you are considering buying though.
You have a 4k display and a 760 2gb already? In that case yea SLI is probably going to be worthwhile (4gb VRAM on the second card won't do anything though sli defaults to lowest VRAM). If you don't have the graphics cards yet, I would suggest getting at least 3GB per gpu.
Triple monitor 1080p (so 5700x1080ish) will be like 75% the pixels of 4k, so it will use roughly 75% as much VRAM. In either case buying a 2GB card new atm seems like a bad call.
-
Reply to stokes1790
m
0
l
cannodal19
July 9, 2014 1:56:00 PM
shadow32
July 9, 2014 1:58:04 PM
Yes, that is a mostly accurate assessment of the Sli potential. a few caveats though. 1st the VRAM on a titan is 6gb, you will have 2gb in your setup, so like others are mentioning you will likely hit the VRAM cap as you increase the resolution (although turning off AA might help somewhat). Also, performance similar to a titan is given optimized scaling, there are a lot of games with poor scaling, and even some full AAA releases without any Sli profile at all (CoH2 and Rome2 come to mind as particularly egregious offenders )
My advice would be to forego getting a second 760, and instead save for a maxwell (800 series) card with 4gb+ of VRAM. 2gb is really not preferable to go beyond 1080p
My advice would be to forego getting a second 760, and instead save for a maxwell (800 series) card with 4gb+ of VRAM. 2gb is really not preferable to go beyond 1080p
-
Reply to stokes1790
m
1
l
cannodal19
July 9, 2014 4:41:21 PM
See this is why I love the forums! Awesome insight as I did not know the vram didn't increase which everyone is right, 2gb is not enough for multi or 4k gaming at a max res.
Now I have always used Nvidia cards n what are your suggestions on the 780ti or the r290? I have always like Nvidia with there drivers, is amd doing well with there drivers now? N one more question, is the r280 about the same as my 760? I think I have a chance to pick up two 280 for a pretty decent price
N also one more ?. Since I have a 2gb 760, will a 4gb 760 work if I use the 2gb as the secondary card n still have 4gb or would it revert to the 2gb card
Now I have always used Nvidia cards n what are your suggestions on the 780ti or the r290? I have always like Nvidia with there drivers, is amd doing well with there drivers now? N one more question, is the r280 about the same as my 760? I think I have a chance to pick up two 280 for a pretty decent price
N also one more ?. Since I have a 2gb 760, will a 4gb 760 work if I use the 2gb as the secondary card n still have 4gb or would it revert to the 2gb card
-
Reply to cannodal19
m
0
l
Brunostako
July 9, 2014 5:19:50 PM
cannodal19
July 9, 2014 7:30:00 PM
Brunostako
July 9, 2014 8:16:44 PM
cannodal19
July 9, 2014 9:12:10 PM
mamamia13 said:
Actually, 2GB+2GB=2GB VRAm. You all are wrongYes, all the adding is incorrect. this is how it looks;
2GB+2GB=2GB
2GB+4GB=2GB
4GB+4GB=4GB
4GB+6GB=4GB
6GB+6GB=6GB
6GB+8GB=6GB
8GB+8GB=8GB -New R9 290X Toxic edition by Sapphire has 8GB Vram
If you have two R9 295X2's in Crossfire the Vram = 8GB, if you use one it is only 4GB.
If you have one 7990 the vram is 3GB, if you have two it is 6GB.
One GTX 690 is 2GB Vram, two is 4GB.
The dual-GPU'd cards are exceptions to the vram adding, not separate single-GPU'd cards.
-
Reply to unknownofprob
m
1
l
cannodal19
July 10, 2014 2:35:11 AM
Good to know!! Looks like I have some more researching to do
Not sure yet if I want to blow 4-600 on a premo gpu just yet as I would have to spend a premo on either a 4k monitor or ditch my 27" asus display "as it is only a 60hz monitor" and go a a 23" mutli display as that will run another 6-800.. Looks like I need to save up 1300ish for gpu/monitor set up to really enjoy what I'm shooting for.
Not sure yet if I want to blow 4-600 on a premo gpu just yet as I would have to spend a premo on either a 4k monitor or ditch my 27" asus display "as it is only a 60hz monitor" and go a a 23" mutli display as that will run another 6-800.. Looks like I need to save up 1300ish for gpu/monitor set up to really enjoy what I'm shooting for.
-
Reply to cannodal19
m
0
l
cannodal19
July 10, 2014 2:54:53 AM
Quick polll here "i might be able to pick these up lightly used from a friend"
1 XFX RADEON R9 290X 1000MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Card (R9290XENFC)
or
2 Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI/DP Dual-X OC Version UEFI PCI-Express
or
2 Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R928XOC-3GD REV2)
IF the r9 is available I might shoot for that one but what are your thoughts on crossfire with the other two
1 XFX RADEON R9 290X 1000MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Card (R9290XENFC)
or
2 Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI/DP Dual-X OC Version UEFI PCI-Express
or
2 Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R928XOC-3GD REV2)
IF the r9 is available I might shoot for that one but what are your thoughts on crossfire with the other two
-
Reply to cannodal19
m
0
l
Brunostako
July 10, 2014 1:01:48 PM
cannodal19 said:
Quick polll here "i might be able to pick these up lightly used from a friend"1 XFX RADEON R9 290X 1000MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Card (R9290XENFC)
or
2 Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI/DP Dual-X OC Version UEFI PCI-Express
or
2 Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R928XOC-3GD REV2)
IF the r9 is available I might shoot for that one but what are your thoughts on crossfire with the other two
I recommend taking the R9 290X, because of the newer core (Hawaii vs Tahiti) and the features. The R9 290X is very capable of 4K at stock, even more if you OC the memory and take advantage of the 512-bit bus.
Also, I think the R9 280X CrossFireX is more powerful, but all multi-gpu configurations suffer from a image problem that i don't remember it's name.
-
Reply to Brunostako
m
0
l
cannodal19
July 27, 2014 4:55:20 AM
Related resources
- Heavy Duty 4K Triple Monitor Stand! solution
- SLI 770 Classified-Titan-780 Triple Monitor 4k potential? solution
- SolvedCan a 4k monitor display 1920 x 1080 at 60fps via HDMI (PS4) solution
- SolvedWhich card is good for 4K display (Samsung U28D590D Monitor) solution
- 3xSurround monitors Vs 46" tv Vs one 4k gaming monitor for best display?? Forum
- 295x2 problem wont display on samsung 4k monitor and fan stuck on full speed Forum
- SAMSUNG U28D590D 4K UHD Display 28" 3840x2160 HDMI DP Monitor *Perfect Pixel solution
- SolvedSapphire HD 6870 triple monitor display issues (Windows 8) solution
- Torchlight II (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- Diablo III (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- Dirt Showdown (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- Tribes Ascend (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- Stellar Impact (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- Solved4k monitor displays solution
- Mass Effect 3 (Triple Monitors / Eyefinity / Surround) [~4K] Forum
- More resources
Read discussions in other Graphics & Displays categories
!

