Cheapest but Good Graphics Card for Triple Monitor Gaming

[Laxmikant Kachhap]

Hi there!

I've been looking to buy two more identical monitors for my PC. I have a Nvidia GTX 650 2GB and I know it can't handle Triple Monitor Gaming. So I am look for an alternative for 650. I am low on budget, so please can anyone tell me the cheapest but a good graphics card I can get.

Thank you.

 

[jbrown156]

Hi there!

I've been looking to buy two more identical monitors for my PC. I have a Nvidia GTX 650 2GB and I know it can't handle Triple Monitor Gaming. So I am look for an alternative for 650. I am low on budget, so please can anyone tell me the cheapest but a good graphics card I can get.

Thank you.

a gtx 750 ti 4gb model would be a great option and its not too costly .. you can also opt for a r9 270 and be or even a 7950 from amd and be ok .. you should look into those

 

[VincentP]

The best graphics cards will struggle with three monitors. You could get a GTX 970 or R9 290 as a starting point for this, but you will see medium to high settings in the most intensive games.
Something cheap like a GTX 750 Ti will run three screens on the desktop but is not powerful enough to run games on 3 monitors.
If you choose an AMD card, be aware they will only handle two monitors on DVI/HDMI/VGA and the third monitor will need to be DisplayPort or have an active DisplayPort adapter. If you happen to have all DisplayPort monitors, the card has only one DisplayPort output and you need an MST hub.
The Nvidia cards let you use the included graphics outputs in any combination, and the GTX 970 has three DisplayPort outputs.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Assuming that the monitors are 1920x1080, you need a card that can handle 5760x1080 resolution. In terms of a single card, the absolute minimum you need is an R9 290X or GTX 980, and even then, you'll have to play at 'medium' settings to average 30fps. If you want anything better than that, you'll need a Crossfire or SLI setup with a GTX 970 or R9 280X at the least.

 

[uthvag]

for tripile monitor 1080p(x 3) and to run at games with decent setting , you will need a 980

i dont think the 750ti has enough HP to use 4gb

NOTE- First at what settings and what games do you play

 

[sincreator]

My vote goes to a single r9 290 for now, and then add a second for xfire when you have the money. It would be the most cost effective solution.

Here is a good card for the price: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Double-947MHz-Graphics-R9290AEDFD/dp/B00HHIPM5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423227377&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+290

This one is the same price, but you can get an additional $30 off with the mail in rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127774&cm_re=r9_290-_-14-127-774-_-Product

I recommend the second card.

 

[Laxmikant Kachhap]

I am an Intensive Gamer, but I dont care much about graphics quality until it goes below average. Currently playing NFS rivals, Far Cry 4 and planning to play GTA 5 when it comes in March.


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[uthvag]

I am an Intensive Gamer, but I dont care much about graphics quality until it goes below average. Currently playing NFS rivals, Far Cry 4 and planning to play GTA 5 when it comes in March.


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as everyone sad for a single card - the 980 / 290

if you can get an sli of those (or 970s ) its even better

but i personally would wait to see what amd 3xx series has to offer