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    Upgrade Needed for Triple Monitor Display

    At this point, I am not sure. I actually found a 7970 on craigslist for $275. I would have to look further to make sure everything is alright with it. Are there any makers that are better than others? I have a HIS card now, but I am not partial to anything.
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    Upgrade Needed for Triple Monitor Display

    Well, the reason I am getting a triple monitor setup is also for programming and stocks(should have put that in the OP, sorry). Hence, I wouldn't really be interested in spending more and keeping a solo monitor.
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    Upgrade Needed for Triple Monitor Display

    I think I expected this but just didn't want to accept it. I am thinking about sticking to 1 card at this point just so that in the future I can add another as an upgrade and not have to replace two cards. With a quick search in newegg the cheapest 7950 is about $380. How long will it be...
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    Upgrade Needed for Triple Monitor Display

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Between June and August.(Preferably June, but I can wait for price cuts/new releases) BUDGET RANGE: I would like to spend around $250. USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming- Diable3, Guild Wars 2, Skyrim, BF3, etc. CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: I currently...
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    New video card for an i5 setup...

    Hey all, I currently have a 1gig HIS 5770. I also have an i5 2500k @3.3 and 4 gb ddr3 ram. Just picked up Skyrim and I am getting anywhere from 20(lowest) to about 45 fps. I think it is time for an upgrade and I am wondering what a good card would be for me to upgrade to.. I was looking at...
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    New Build Won't Start

    Hmm.. I do not.. what is that (I am novice..)
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    New Build Won't Start

    Yeah it turned out it was because I was using my old HD...wiped it and put on a fresh copy of Win7 and works like a charm.
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    New Build Won't Start

    Ok yeah..since it is turning on, I feel like most is connected properly. Since I am using my old HD I think that the problem is that.. I am going to wipe it then try a fresh OS install..
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    New Build Won't Start

    Now when I start it up I get to the Windows loading screen and then it restarts and says that it couldn't start properly last time and asks if I want to start Windows restore or start normally..
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    New Mobo/CPU won't Boot

    Ok, well, it was bc the HD was connected to the mobo and not the psu as well.. However, I still cannot get it to boot... Is it because I am using m old HD? Do I need to wipe it and install a new OS onto it?