Best GPU option for 3x 1440p monitors

darksonic4 · Feb 16, 2017

So I currently have a gtx 980 ti,and acer Xb271hu monitor, I am planning to get 2 more to run a triple 1440p 144 hz. My question though is what should I do on the gpu part to run games such as bf1 on high >60 fps

My current budget for both monitors +gpu= $2k

Will 2x gtx 980 tis run the triple monitors?

The_Staplergun · Feb 16, 2017

What's the cost of the monitors. If those plus another 600-700 is within 2k, just get a 1080.

darksonic4 · Feb 16, 2017

So gtx 980 ti to run 1 monitor, and the 1080 to run the other two monitors? Will that work?

The_Staplergun · Feb 16, 2017

If you want to get the same card just do that. Keep in mind that SLI will only run one monitor and only works with the exact same card.

Yes that could work, but dragging windows between the displays as far as the respective cards can cause issues. The card will render whatever is on its display. If you move between the two on the 1080 you'll be fine. Moving to the window over to the other card can cause crashing or graphical glitching during the transition. Otherwise it should be fine.

darksonic4 · Feb 16, 2017

Ok what if Get 2 more gtx 980 tis so that each monitor is being run by 1 gpu, can I still run the same game on all 3 monitors without issues? Also will I in this situation connect them with the sli bridge or not?

The_Staplergun · Feb 16, 2017

SLI only allows one display. Period. However many cards your board can handle is what you could do. I've personally plugged in 4 screens on two cards (albeit the same model) just fine. I could turn on SLI but it turns off all other displays but the primary one. I'm highly in the dark about three Nvidia GPUs on the same board. I know Radeon can do three way crossfire for one display, but as far as a display on each card and three cards? I'm not entirely sure. I'm also sure that plugging in multiple cards can reduce the performance of a single one, but I'd need someone to verify that.

wh3resmycar · Feb 16, 2017

i'm pretty sure SLI allows multidisplay configurations. as to powering 3 1440p monitors? 2x gtx1080s no doubt.

The_Staplergun · Feb 16, 2017

You could sell the 980 and get two 1080s possibly.

SLI focuses all power on one display is what I understand. You can have two cards together under a bridge and turn off the SLI and each card will work independently.

darksonic4 · Feb 16, 2017

That was my plan, each card working indepently power each monitor. So if I am trying to achieve best performance, 2x 1080 will be better than 3x 980 tis?

The_Staplergun · Feb 16, 2017

I'd say yes. The cards power don't stack, so two of the top cards vs 3 of a previous generation, even though good, is probably a better bet.

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