Choosing Graphic card

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

Hello,

I'm Building a new computer for both gaming and Working (3d modeling, video editing...)
I need the opinion of the guys that know this stuff...
I'll be running this system with 2 1080p monitors and while gaming I'll be using one screen for gaming and the second one to stay on the desktop for skype/TS/browsing... (i don't know if there is any difference between gaming in both monitors or one staying on the desktop)

Money currently isn't my strong point but I'm thinking about the GTX 760 or a GTX 770 so I can "future prof" my system by giving me the option to 2 Way SLI the 760 or the 770.

As i live on an island components are more expensive than on the mainland or getting them from the UK but shipping here is also very expensive.

GTX 760 2gb = 191£
GTX 760 4gb = 220£
GTX 770 2gb = 241£
GTX 770 4gb = 295£

1. Do I need the 4gb version of the 760/770?
2. Between the GTX 760 4GB and the GTX 770 2GB should i get the 770 for the extra 20£?
3. GTX 770 4GB realy worth it for that price diference?
4. How long the 2 way SLI 760 will last me (1080p 60FPS high/ultra) and how long the 2 way SLI 770 will last me (1080p 60FPS high/ultra) for upcoming games.
5.GTX 770 2GB VS GTX 770 4GB for the future.

explain why please

Thanks for your help,
PF Skipper

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

1. dpends
2.770
3.yes
4.1-2years, 3-4 years
5. 770 4gb

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

can you explain why?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

which points?

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

well the first one xD depends on what?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

If you have a higher res than 1080p, then yes
if you have more than one screen, then yes

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

but if the game is only runing in one screen at 1920*1080 and the other screen is just there in the desktop does it still count as doble screen gaming or the game runing in both screens at 3840*1080?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

if you only run the game on one screen, the 2gb will be okay, if both screens are playing then 4gb

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

i'm only playing on one screen because playing a fps on 2 screens the aiming would be split betwin the 2 screens
if I would play a game in more than 1 screen it wouldnt be in 2 screens but rather in 3 where the crosshair is still in the middle of the middle screen....

so as I'm just going to game in one screen and in the other i'm going to keep the desktop i should get the 2GB version? if so the extra 50£ i'm paying for the 770 is it rly worth it?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

yes, and yes

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

thank you very muth for your time

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

hm I've done some other research and i found out that the 4gb doesn't realy have a performance issue:
http://i0.wp.com/alienbabeltech.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MainChart.jpg
even at 3 monitor 1080p each...

is there an explanation?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

what do you meann 'performance issue'?

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

well at 5760*1080 with 2gb is just 2fps less than 4gb (at most) so what is the advantage to get the 4gb one?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

for multiple monitors, or for going 4k, more vram is better

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

but 5760*1080p is multiple monitor right...?

and there is no diference betwin 2gb and 4gb

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

jdfabs :

I think that's just a higher res. thing, but 4gb is useful for 4k and for games that need more vram

jdfabs · Aug 11, 2014

legend001523 :

but 5760 * 1080p = 3 times 1920*1080 (3 1080p monitors) so should the 4gb give a boost in fps compared to the 2gb?

legend001523 · Aug 11, 2014

no, it wouldn't, not in your case

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