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Need gpu for high-end eyefinity/surround setup
Hey everyone I just bought all the components that I need for a high-end triple screen gaming machine; however, I now need a gpu setup to run it all. What should I get?

I want the best possible frame rates for the money. I can buy one gpu now and another in about a month to crossfire/sli.

I was thinking crossfire r9 290 because of the price/performance ratio ($750), but also possibly trifire r9 280x for the same price? I would go with nvidia because I have always been an nvidia fan but the price/ performance ratio just isnt as good as amd at the moment.

Any input is welcomed!!!


PC part list below......

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HZvqNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HZvqNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.97 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Monitors: 3x AOC e2470swhe ($99 @ Bestbuy)
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September 19, 2014 4:34:21 PM

I ended up waiting and getting 2 gtx 970s on launch day ($660). The benchmarks put the gtx 970 about as fast as a r9 290x for a lot cheaper. Also the gtx 970 sli is only a few fps slower than the r9 295x2 so thats why I went with this choice

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a b 4 Gaming
September 15, 2014 8:26:02 AM

i'm also vote for dual setup instead of three. and it seems that AMD is dropping 290X price to counter nvidia upcoming 980/970:

http://www.techpowerup.com/205218/radeon-r9-290x-sees-p...

if you're not hurry maybe you can wait a few days until nvidia launch thier 980/970. then wait on how current generation hardware price got affected by it.
a b 4 Gaming
September 13, 2014 1:30:43 PM

Tri doesn't usually work out well, so I'd go with the 290s. Just make sure you get upgraded coolers.

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