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Hi everyone ! I saw this gigabyte r9 280 and it only had a single dvi port, a hdmi port and two mini display ports, but the xfx version have two dvi ports, in gigabyte version can i hook up two or three displays? How ?
 
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Choose either an Intel Core i3 or AMD FX-6300.
These are much better than your APU and the prices are really good.
The core i3 is generally better in games, the FX-6300 is better at multi-threaded applications.
You will be happy with either I think.
The core i3 will require a socket LGA 1150 motherboard. Choose one with a H97 chipset preferably as the older chipsets do not support some of the newer processors without a BIOS update, and you can't update the BIOS without a CPU.
The FX-6300 will require an AM3+ motherboard.
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There are many, many ways to do this. Both cards can run two monitors easily. The Gigabyte one will be a bit more difficult to run 3 monitors on. Both cards can run up to 6 monitors, though.

If you want more detailed information, please provide the model of monitors that you want to use (or at least what input types that they accept - like HDMI/Displayport/DVI).

AMD has a FAQ page on multiple display setups (Eyefinity) at:

http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/MultimonitorFAQ.aspx
 
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Thanks for quick reply, monitor accept DVI and vga input unfortunetly not hdmi, how can the gigabyte one be connected to three monitors, i understand that one dvi connection connect one monitor, can we also use hdmi and mini display ports to connect the other monitors ? any difference in quality ? HOW can we connect? any video and reply will be highly appreciated :)
 
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If the monitors only have DVI for digital input (digital is the only way to make this work reliably), then you would have a problem with the Gigabyte card.

For Eyefinity to work using DVI, all but one of the monitors should be plugged in with DVI and the final monitor plugged in with an active DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI to DVI converter (so the Gigabyte one would not work).

Active converters are powered so that they can respond quickly and handle high resolutions.

If your monitors had DisplayPort inputs, it would be possible to use a DisplayPort MST hub to split the single DisplayPort output to three monitors. I am running a setup like this on my computer.
 
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The information above is not correct.
The third monitor must be connected with Displayport.
The first two can be connected with DVI, HDMI, VGA or Displayport.

Up to 1920x1080 resolution, HDMI and DVI are equivalent.
You can connect your first monitor with a DVI to DVI cable and your second with a HDMI to DVI cable.
For the third montior, you need an active mini-displayport to DVI adapter.
Here is an example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400539&cm_re=displayport_to_DVI_active_adapter-_-12-400-539-_-Product
 
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Thanks ! if the graphics card would have two dvi ports, there would be no problem connecting two displays, Asus one have two dvi ports as well as hdmi, and other port i dont know what that is ? but I've heard myths that the asus graphics cards are not good and they more likely don't work ? Is that true ? Is 600W psu corsair enough to handle this card ? in the future if I crossfire, will 600W be able to handle it ? how much Watts do u guys reccomend ?
 
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DisplayPort has one slightly trimmed corner. HDMI has two trimmed corners.

You did not mention your power supply model, so it would help if you posted that information. A 600 watt power supply should be able to run a single R9 280, but it helps to know the actual model.
 
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Asus in general are a very good manufacturer. Their coolers are very quiet. Their factory overclocks are a little lower than some others. Their R9 290 and 290X cards were maybe not great.

Corsair make a lot of different models. If you can tell me the model number I can tell you if it is any good.
Most 600W supplies are fine for a single R9 280, but nowhere near enough for two of these cards.
For crossfire I would recommend a quality supply at least 850W. The EVGA Supernova G2 850 would be a good choice.
 
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Sorry - you are correct on the DisplayPort statement.
 
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By the way, Nvidia doesn't have these restrictions. You can connect up to 4 monitors with any of the available connectors.
You could get a GTX 970. Many of these cards have two DVI ports and a HDMI port (as well as Displayport), so you wouldn't need the active mini-displayport to DVI adapter.
If looking for something a bit cheaper, the GTX 770 cards will come down in price with the release of the GTX 970 and they are still faster than the R9 280. Many of these cards also have two DVI and one HDMI connector (as well as Displayport).
 
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I don't have the psu yet, i am gonna purchase it , I need help in it too cause maybe in the future I will probably crossfire and for psu i have a strict budget of 50-60 british pounds :) I would appreciate alot if price is less than 60 pounds
 
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What about this PSU : EVGA Supernova 650W G1 Gold Modular Power Supply
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-Modular-Power-Supply/dp/B00LMAUZ6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411214851&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+650W+psu

Can it run an r9 280 or 280x as well as power up this build
amd A10-7850k
MSI A88X-G41 PC MATE ATX FM2+ Motherboard
corsair vengence 4gb 1600mhz memory
????
Thanks
 
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It's OK, not great. Doesn't really help though since it can still only run one card.
The XFX TS 550 I have listed will run the same system, it is better quality and it is cheaper.
If you haven't already bought that processor, don't. You would certainly be wasting your time talking about crossfire with such a weak processor.
 
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I haven't brough it yet, not the system too, I have 300 pounds for the build
 
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Choose either an Intel Core i3 or AMD FX-6300.
These are much better than your APU and the prices are really good.
The core i3 is generally better in games, the FX-6300 is better at multi-threaded applications.
You will be happy with either I think.
The core i3 will require a socket LGA 1150 motherboard. Choose one with a H97 chipset preferably as the older chipsets do not support some of the newer processors without a BIOS update, and you can't update the BIOS without a CPU.
The FX-6300 will require an AM3+ motherboard.
 
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