New Eyefinity system... any suggestions?

[sparky1248]

I want to set up a new system with 3 1600x1200 monitors for gaming.

What graphics card do you recommend?

What problems will I run into trying to set this up?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!!!

 

[deadlockedworld]

How much can you spend on this? My suggestion would probably be two 5870s--but thats like $800. Maybe try one and if it doesnt cut it get another?

 

[sparky1248]

I'm hoping to be able to do this with one card.

 

[deadlockedworld]

So are you asking for an entire system suggestion? or just the card? If you already have a system or any part of one you would need to post it.

Also... do you wanna be able to play a FPS like crysis on three monitors full settings, or something less demanding like say, starcraft II?

(edited typo)

 

[paperfox]

I agree with deadlockedworld, it will mostly depend on games as some can easily be maxed out with a 5870 while others will struggle even with a 5970.

 

[sabot00]

A 5870 should be able to play most games nicely.
If you want to max out all games (expect for Crysis) then a 5970 is what you want.
A severely OC'd 5850 is also very good.

Depends on monitor size, 3 x 1920x1200 is a 5850/5870 minimum.

 

[baracubra]

Have a look on youtube --> Bad company 2 eyefinity....
They can get 35+ frames running 3x 1080p monitors with a single 5870 and an i7
so 1 5870 should be well enough if you're only planning on running 16x12