3rd Monitor Support with a 580gtx

[shadezkyle]

Title should explain most. I'm not looking to SLI. I'm simply looking for a second GPU to support a third monitor, the monitor is not going to be used for any stressful processes.


What i need.
Recommendations for cards I could get for third monitor support (I'm not looking for anything fancy).
Some specs.

Asus x58 Sabertooth MOBO
750 W PSU

EDIT -- Also I dont even know whats the best piece of hardware for third monitor support. All i need is for it to be working.

 

[shadezkyle]

Im not looking to game, its simply for extended desktop.

Also im currently using a 580gtx. So I dont think from my knowledge a ATI card would be compatiable..

 

[shadezkyle]

What i meant is I do game, but the third monitor i'm looking to support, Isn't going to be for games. Just side programs.

Sorry kinda derped there.

so in no way would I drop a 580gtx

 

[willard]

You are correct, but if you don't need to play any games then you can sell your GTX 580 for ~$300, pick up a 7770 for $150, and pocket the extra $150... much better than dropping an extra ~$400 to get a second GTX 580 to drive 3 non-gaming screens!

You can run different models of cards to drive more displays without using SLI. You only need to match models for SLI.

That said, I have literally no experience here.

 

[shadezkyle]

You can run different models of cards to drive more displays without using SLI. You only need to match models for SLI.

That said, I have literally no experience here.

This being said, What would you recommend. As an Inexpensive card to support my third monitor.

 

[faalin]

Any nvidia card will work for this. You can pick up a cheap 8800 gtx off ebay for $50 and hook up the 3rd or 4th monitor to that card.

 

[shadezkyle]

Would i have any problems running a 580gtx and a 8800gtx off a 750 PSU?

 

[faalin]

It should be fine but if your worried you can drop down to a 8800gts. Really any nvidia card will do I have a old GeForce4 MX4000 card running as a second card to a 560ti in one of my work computers to get me a third monitor. The only thing to watch is what resolution the card can handle, if your wanting 3 monitors running 1080p then you need to make sure the second card can handle those settings.

 

[shadezkyle]

Thanks guys, I got all I needed.