Looking for graphics card but also triple monitor setup.

Zarok Aleon

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So I have built my nice system but I am still missing the monitors and graphic cards. (and peripherals) So with Christmas coming up I was hoping to settle on 3 monitors to add to my list of things to save up for. I have looked over them but I honestly cannot figure out what I need.
I have heard that I need enough outputs on my GPU's to plug in 3 monitors. and I dont think I can do that with 1 GPU. But I also am not sure how big to go with my GPU's I want to run games like Skyrim and Crysis 3 with excellent graphics and record gameplay and stream it, maybe dabble in overclocking. My PC was meant to be a learning tool and also be upgrade-able for a while.

My budget is relative because I have like no money, but when I do I want to know what to add. also what I can put on my wishlist.
I have read that for gaming you want like a 32" monitor? or something like that, so I was thinking I need 3 32" monitors and a frame/setup/holding thing for them. And then also enough GPU power to run such a setup.
I plan to do most of my gaming on one screen and then use the other 2 for surfing the web or watching videos/streams.

I would love suggestions or even just information to know what I should be looking at. I have seen some really expensive monitors and while $800 for one monitor is too much I still am open to higher end stuff. I just need to make sure I am getting 3 compatible monitors and enough GPU power. Also what to look for when I am shopping.

Thanks ahead of time guys

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OK. First of all 3x32" Monitors is too much.
If you need single monitor take a 32" but not three.
3x24 or 3x23 could be nice.
Also if you wanna play Ultra Graphics Settings and streaming/surfing etc in the same time. You need more then 8GB ram probably.

here is my suggestion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($319.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($319.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1029.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-12 02:56 EST-0500)
 

Zarok Aleon

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I was not sure exactly how much I needed as far as screen size went but this is much better.
Also I am planning on upgrading to 16 and then 32GB of ram down the line.
With multiple monitors, how do you set it up to have a game spanning over more than one of them?
And if any one else has any suggestions I would love to hear them!