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I have a Lenovo k450 57323870 and I have a Galaxy GTX 650 TI boost, I am wondering if this card can run 3 Monitor Surround or If it will need SLI and another 650 TI boost, and if it can even have another card installed?

Thanks if you need more info let me know and I will get it.


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The 960 should be able to keep up with 3 screens and some light games like CS:GO. Maybe one note, with 3 1080p monitors you're getting darn close to 4K (Would be 4 monitors), so if you want real performance at such monitors, you'll need a 980Ti, maybe even SLI for the heaviest games. Good luck :)
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Sorry about that,

Specs:

500m psu
Gtx 650 ti boost (galaxy) vga hdmi dual link dvi ports
12 gb ram

I am willing to buy monitors i just need to know with that graphics card if id need sli and another card or if that single galaxy gtx 650 ti boost would be enough? It has

And the motherboad is the one that had the hd graphics i upgraded to the grx 650 ti boost and upgraded ram and psu so far , if ya need more info please let me know
 
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that gpu can run 3 monitors for windows tasks and such


it is far too weak for surround gaming on any newer game



which game specifically did you have in mind?



also cpu? mobo?
 
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for games not anything to intensive, mainly things like H1Z1, on med or even low settings is fine, and , IF possible, CS GO and skyrim etc, things of that nature, My specs for what I could find is: Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Manufacturer Intel
Speed 3.0 GHz
Number of Cores 4
CPU ID BFEBFBFF000306C3
Family 06
Model 3C
Stepping 3
Revision
Video Card 1 Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Manufacturer Intel
Chipset Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Dedicated Memory 112.5 MB
Total Memory 4.0 GB
Pixel Shader Version 5.0
Vertex Shader Version 5.0
Hardware T & L Yes
Vendor ID 8086
Device ID 0412
Plug and Play ID VEN_8086&DEV_0412&SUBSYS_366D17AA&REV_06
Driver Version 10.18.15.4248
Video Card 2 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Chipset GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Dedicated Memory 1.9 GB
Total Memory 4.0 GB
Pixel Shader Version 5.0
Vertex Shader Version 5.0
Hardware T & L Yes
Vendor ID 10DE
Device ID 11C2
Plug and Play ID VEN_10DE&DEV_11C2&SUBSYS_104C10DE&REV_A1
Driver Version 10.18.13.6175
Memory 12 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 (build 10586), 64-bit
Service Pack 0
Size 64 Bit
Edition
Version 10.0.10586
Locale 0409
BIOS
Version LENOVO I1KT24AUS
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Display Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Sound Device 1 Logitech G930 Gaming Headset
Driver Version 8.76.152.0
Sound Device 2 NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Driver Version 1.3.34.4
Sound Device 3 HD Webcam C615
Driver Version 13.80.853.0
Sound Device 4 NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)
Driver Version 1.2.31.0
Sound Device 5 Realtek High Definition Audio
Driver Version 6.0.1.7586
DVD MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW820
CD MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW820
Drive 1
Size 930.6 GB
Free 700.6 GB
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The main thing I want out of the gaming is the Triple Monitor function if possible and am willing to sacrifice Graphical Detail to get it.
 
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I don't think SLI-ing an old card is the way to go, but maybe you can buy the monitors first, if it works, it works, if it hasn't got enough horse power, buy another 650 Ti (Although I've got idea where you should get such an old card). Good luck ;)
 
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Why would you think that? Sorry if I just wasn't clear enough :)
 
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Surround isn't supposed to work with two monitors, that said it also isn't supposed to work with four monitors but as I have had a game running over four monitors I know that to be cobblers! :lol:

Running a game over two monitors will mean having the bezels right in the middle of the screen though, which is pant tbh.
 
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ya, lol, I mean I guess I'm not against Upgrading a graphics Card if Its under 250? for a Decent one for the games I had listed to be able to play on the triple monitor? A friend of mine Recently Bought a GTX 980 4gb is that a big improvement from the Gtx 650ti Boost 2gb? and worth the upgrade?
 
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Would going from a push bike to a Ferrari be considered an upgrade in your opinion? :lol:
 
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It's worth the upgrade for sure, it's a really big difference! But that's a lot more money than your $250 budget :)
 
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lol after reading these comments, i went and checked and I am thinking my friend told me the wrong model no. for the card, he paid like 236 for his ill have to find out which it was and post back sorry about that all!
 
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Probably was a 960 instead of a 980, but that's a great card too in my opinion!
 
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Ya it was the 960, after doing some shopping around I am considering waiting to buy the monitors, and upgrading the Graphics card from the 650 Ti boost to the 960 2gb as it has the display ports that should be easier to use Surround with ?
 
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I use DVI for Surround, no need for adapters that way.
 
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The 960 should be able to keep up with 3 screens and some light games like CS:GO. Maybe one note, with 3 1080p monitors you're getting darn close to 4K (Would be 4 monitors), so if you want real performance at such monitors, you'll need a 980Ti, maybe even SLI for the heaviest games. Good luck :)
 
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SLi and multiple monitors doesn't always work, for the most part it doesn't seem to work at all. Using two cards to run four monitors without enabling SLi does work rather well though.
 
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Thanks again guys, and Mr Hat, ya I really only play H1z1 and CS GO tbh, and Skyrim occasionally, and they dont even have to be High Detail could just be minimum and Id be happy haha, I will pick a Best solution tonight after My family that is Visiting leaves, I Just want to personally Thank each one of you guys for helping me out!
 
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Again for anyone that Is watching this thread, off topic doesnt need an answer was more of just curious, If I use a VGA to Dvi dual link adapter Would that allow the monitor that VGA to be displayed? using the DVi port on the pc?
 
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Sorry, can you reformulate that question?
 
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