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sc2001   04-16-2009 at 06:50:19 PM

I am going to build a core i7 desktop. I currently have 2 old dell 20 lcds and will upgrade to at least 2 Samsung 2343BWX 23" LCD (2048x1152).

I would like to run 3 or 4 of them and need to find the right video card. I am willing to spend up to $550 and am not a fan of ATI. But if it makes the most sense will go with it (ie 4850 x2). I used to be a big time gamer. Now I just pretend to be (too busy working), but want a card that can still kick some ass for when I get the time.

Any reccomndations? Is there a Nvidia solution that makes sense. If I run in SLI can I do 3-4 monitors on nvidia or will I still be limited to 2.

Thanks for your help!




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evongugg   04-17-2009 at 03:34:42 PM
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You can try this (unofficial). Officially SLI supports one monitor.

SLI w/ Dual (or more) Monitors

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=6269

For four monitors, you can use two video cards not in SLI.
Each video card should have 2 ports.

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evongugg   04-17-2009 at 03:38:45 PM
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You can do SLI with two video cards and get a third for dual display also.
SLI makes sense only if you are a gamer.
With two/three video cards you are going to need a hefty power supply so check here:

Certified SLI-Ready Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html

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sc2001   04-17-2009 at 04:05:58 PM
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Thank you, This makes sense. Can you enable/disable Nvidia SLI from windows (or do you have to physically remove the SLI connector).

If I can do it in software, this would seem like the way to go. I could have SLI performance on 1 monitor and then disable SLI in software to get 3-4 monitor support.

evongugg wrote :

You can try this (unofficial). Officially SLI supports one monitor.

SLI w/ Dual (or more) Monitors

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=6269

For four monitors, you can use two video cards not in SLI.
Each video card should have 2 ports.


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