Help Build Multi-monitor PC

[mikey0727]

I want to build a system around a Q9450 -

Originally I wanted to build an SLI configuration -

I have been reading about moherboards and CPUs. Between a lot of people saying SLI motherboards are unstable and have problems, and people also saying SLI in no longer worth it, I'm not sure what to do anymore.

I want to be able to drive more than 2 screens (dont ask why - I just need to )
Can i get a non-SLI motherboard, one good Nvida card as a primary to do 3d on, and a less expensive second video card that can drive the additional screens for when im doing work on the desktop?

If so, please suggest some configurations. I think this would work but I'm scared of picking components without recommendation.

I would like to overclock, so if I can make the above work, I am leaning towards a DFI x48 cipset Motherboard unless somebody convinces me out of it

Thanks for reading!

Thanks !
Mike

 

[yadge]

You should be able to use two videocards to run more than two monitors.

 

[njalterio]

You should note that nvidia graphics cards cannot support more than one screen while in SLI.

The 3800 ATI cards can maintain crossfire mode when using two or more monitors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_CrossFire#Comparisons_to_NVIDIA_SLI

 

[geekmaster]

Yeah, you don't need SLI to run dual monitors or multiple monitors. SLI only alows you to
use one monitor at a time. It combines all of your graphics cards into one large video card
and only the primary monitor will work. I think they have a multi-montior version of SLI
coming out soon. Anyway, DFI boards are awesome. I have been using the heck out of
them lately because they are so stable and easy to install multiple monitors. I have a
six monitor day trading computer with a DFI board and it's rocking hardcore! You really
don't need to overclock with that much power. No need to burn out your processor faster.
It's already a monster! I say go for the ATI 2600XT video cards instead of NVidia.
They are a lot more stable and cheaper with more power!