Recent content by raiden78

Thanks! Now it makes sense why I was not seeing the info I was looking for on the video card specs. It seems to me then that this may be one of the most important things to look for in picking a motherboard. I'll keep it in mind for my next build. And it's also nice to know that I would be...

I wish I understood what that means, but I'm unfortunately still confused. But I appreciate your responses.

I see... so where in the specs of a card can you find out how much it can utilize? For instance in the specs of the card I bought, no mention is made to it being X4 or X8 or anything... all I know is that it is PCIe x16 which is very general info.

So a 2.0 X16 (X4) slot could still slow down a faster card, if I understand correctly? How are you supposed to know what your card can handle? It seems to me that X4 is pretty outdated...

Sorry for being so clueless(first time builder), but does that mean that both cards will be making use of the 3.0 X16 slot's speed?

Thanks...I'm concerned about the fact that it is 2.0 X16 (X4) though... will that "X4" potentially slow down a card? How are you supposed to know what your card can handle, when it seems like it is never included in the specs?

I just bought the VisionTek 900614 Radeon HD 7750 2GB GDDR5 video card for 6 monitor use. I bought the MSI H87-G43 motherboard, which has the following slots: Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4), 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 3x PCI Slots So for my...

Awesome, thanks guys!

I'm setting up a 6 monitor array and have bought all the monitors and PC parts, but I just realized I have to plug all this stuff in! If I were to run two power strips from a single plug in in my house and plug all this stuff in, would that be dangerous? The monitors are Dell U2412m...

Thanks, that looks great! I assumed all the Corsairs were high quality, which I guess is not the case.

I am building this rig as a trading computer to run 6 monitors via the eyefinty 6 7750 card. I am getting an estimation of 230 watts at pcpartpicker, but I don't know how reliable that number is. Also, I don't know if running 6 monitors makes a big difference. Right now I'm leaning toward a...

Wow, that is news to me about VGA. That's a great plan...thanks.

I believe the displays do have VGA, but then I wouldn't be able to get 1920 x 1200. I m actually currently leaning toward the vision tech 7750 eye, as it is only $250 and will handle 6 monitors via display port. There are other 7750 eye 6s that cost $350 or $450, I'm not sure what the...

I'm going to be using five Dell U2412M monitors which have DisplayPort and DVI and, and an older Asus monitor which has HDMI and DVI.