Additional GPU for Video Output and SLI

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I recently built a computer this summer with some money I had saved, and already I've caught the bug of constantly looking online for new ways of upgrading, improving, and tinkering with my new machine. Most recently I've been looking at expanding the number of monitors I'm using (3 currently including a 40" TV) and doing so by purchasing a second GPU. I was thinking of getting something basic simply to support the output but am left wondering if I should invest in something more powerful instead. Currently I'm using the EVGA GeForce GTX 770 and I know it has SLI support. Im using the ASUS Z-97 A Motherboard and an Intel i-5. Any suggestions?

(Also, the monitor I'm looking at is the Dell P2014H 19.5" as it has the Portrait Swivel I'm looking for and is only $164)

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You could run onboard graphics if the secondary monitors aren't used for gaming and you could save some money. But if performance and gaming are your primary concerns, then I would get another 770 GTX and run them in SLI. Just get a matching vRAM 770 GTX to see the most benefit, otherwise you will be limited by the one with the least amount of vRAM.
The GTX 770 is an excellent car for rendering and by pulling some of the graphics work to the second graphics card, you could see some good overall improvement.

Cheers!
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What would a second graphics card do for you right now that the first one isn't? I mean, Unless you plan on gaming a second card simply would not be worth it for just watching movies and internet surfing.

I have learned a long time ago that it is nice to have a current system, but the minute that you buy the latest and greatest video card, processor, or the latest and greatest of any other component, something better comes along that kicks down the value of the expensive components that you already purchased in relation to release of the new product. Future proofing a system is a losing proposition.

I advise you to just get the best system to fit your current needs that fits your budget. Then in a few years, revisit the issue if you feel that your computer no longer keeps up with your needs.

Only buy another 770 GTX graphics card if you game and if you feel that your current card is not giving you satisfactory frame rates fpr the games that you play at your current resolution and game settings that you prefer. Otherwise, Just save your money, keep what you have, and save up for a new system when yours no longer fits your needs. A GTX 770 is still a very capable card by todays standards.

Cheers!
 
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First of all, thank you for the speedy response. Gaming is currently the primary function of my PC and so far the GTX 770 works like a charm with little to no issues (besides maybe with Arma 3), so perhaps a high-end card is not the best solution.

If I were to purchase something to function alongside the 770 simply to attach more monitors, what would you suggest? A low-end card purely for output or maybe another kind of accessory I can use to connect more screens like USB to HDMI adapters?

I do word-processing, photo manipulation and programming as well so additional desktop space would definitely make multi-tasking much easier.
 
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You could run onboard graphics if the secondary monitors aren't used for gaming and you could save some money. But if performance and gaming are your primary concerns, then I would get another 770 GTX and run them in SLI. Just get a matching vRAM 770 GTX to see the most benefit, otherwise you will be limited by the one with the least amount of vRAM.
The GTX 770 is an excellent car for rendering and by pulling some of the graphics work to the second graphics card, you could see some good overall improvement.

Cheers!
 
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