Running two Graphics Cards R9 290

Lritchie · Dec 8, 2015

Hi guys, can any one inform me if it would be much benefit of adding a second Graphics card to my rig. I currently have a Shapphire R9 290 with a reference cooler.

Was thinking of adding second card any ideas what I should go for and would there be much improvements? Dont want to be spending too much or is it worth it?

Thanks!!

Currently running
4960K
Asus Z97
SSD 120GB
HDD 1TB
Coolmaster Evo 212
G Skill 16GB
800w power supply
Zalman Case

RCFProd · Dec 8, 2015

Cutting it kinda close with 800 watts. Which power supply is it?

sizzling · Dec 8, 2015

Which exact make and model PSU?

Dunlop0078 · Dec 8, 2015

Well if your at like 1080p 60hz I would think one 290 would be plenty to hit 60fps on most games on ultra so no it wouldn't make much of a difference. If you have a 1080p or higher, 120hz or higher monitor then yes it would be quite useful. What 800watt power supply do you have make and model? If that is some cheap off brand psu I would not hook up two 290s to it.

Calculagator · Dec 8, 2015

If you are adding a card, you definitely want another 290. I would recommend that you consider another one with the reference cooler -- even though those coolers are less effective, they do exhaust the air out of your case.
In the best gaming situations, you could nearly double your performance. The higher resolution you use, the more you will benefit from the second card.

Lritchie · Dec 8, 2015

I think its a Corsair 850W Gold? i'm currently using a 1080P Plasma Tv?

Thanks

Dunlop0078 · Dec 8, 2015

Lritchie :

You dont need another 290 at 1080p 60hz you would never notice the difference in the majority of games. Certainly not worth the money. I would take the money your going to spend on the 290 and buy a decent monitor, when I switched from a tv to a monitor it was like night and day, response times on most tv's especially an older plasma tv are abysmal.

Lritchie · Dec 8, 2015

Could you recommend a monitor? Thanks!

Dunlop0078 · Dec 8, 2015

Lritchie :

What would your budget be for a monitor?

Lritchie · Dec 8, 2015

Maybe round £100?

Dunlop0078 · Dec 8, 2015

Lritchie :

This would be decent seems to have great reviews and its recommended by this buyers guide below.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GL2450HM-Widescreen-Multimedia-speakers/dp/B005OPLG0O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449619137&sr=8-2&keywords=BenQ+GL2460HM

Buyers guide: http://www.144hzmonitors.com/gaming-monitors-buyers-guide-december-2015/

Lritchie · Dec 8, 2015

Thanks I also have a SAMSUNG LT24D390SW/XU Smart 24" LED TV Monitor would it be worth using this or should I look about at 120hz monitor

Thanks again!

sizzling · Dec 8, 2015

We need to know exact make and model PSU. Corsair do both good and awful PSU's. Gold is a rating of efficiency and not build quality or quality of components, many people trip up on that one

Dunlop0078 · Dec 8, 2015

Lritchie :

I dont really know what to make of that samsung thing it has a 15ms response time which isn't very good but not very bad either, contrast ratio of 1000:1 I don't think that's very good, a PLS panel which I know nothing about, and I have never really heard of a tv/monitor either. Give it a shot it might be ok. If you have the money then a good 120hz or 144hz monitor would still be very nice.

Calculagator · Dec 9, 2015

Dunlop0078 :

PLS is Samsung's version of IPS. It should be good for color and contrast if it's reasonably calibrated.

RCFProd · Dec 9, 2015

100 quid is slightly too low for a good monitor.

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