I just built a new system, and currently I'm using the on-board video, but I expect to buy a graphics card in the next week or two. (Essentially, as soon as I can decide what I want.) My build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWD5
I have an AOC F22 monitor (currently at 1920 x 1080 resolution.) At some point later, I would like to add 2 additional monitors. http://us.aoc.com/monitor_displays/f22
Mostly I want the multiple monitor setup for "normal work". Programming, spreadsheets, web browsing, email, chat, Skype, that sort of thing.
I want to be able to game a little, but I'm not a major gamer, and I'm not concerned about running every game at the highest settings and such. I'm fine with doing all the gaming on my central monitor and just using the others for when I'm not gaming (though I'm also fine with gaming across all three if that's actually feasible.)
I'd prefer to get a single card that will handle all 3 monitors. My (very basic) research leads me to believe that I want an Eyefinity setup. Probably a 7850 or 7870, but that's why I'm here asking for advice.
My power supply is a Corsair CX600M. I am unlikely to overclock.
Is the extra money for an 7870 worth it? I'm only looking at 2GB cards. 7850's start at $155, 7870's at $209, and 7950's (and 3GB) start at $265.
I had hoped to keep the card under $200, but if you guys tell me it's really worth the extra money for a 7870, I will probably move up a little beyond that. I'm really hoping that I don't need a 7950, but I'm here for advice.
So, what would you recommend?
I have an AOC F22 monitor (currently at 1920 x 1080 resolution.) At some point later, I would like to add 2 additional monitors. http://us.aoc.com/monitor_displays/f22
Mostly I want the multiple monitor setup for "normal work". Programming, spreadsheets, web browsing, email, chat, Skype, that sort of thing.
I want to be able to game a little, but I'm not a major gamer, and I'm not concerned about running every game at the highest settings and such. I'm fine with doing all the gaming on my central monitor and just using the others for when I'm not gaming (though I'm also fine with gaming across all three if that's actually feasible.)
I'd prefer to get a single card that will handle all 3 monitors. My (very basic) research leads me to believe that I want an Eyefinity setup. Probably a 7850 or 7870, but that's why I'm here asking for advice.
My power supply is a Corsair CX600M. I am unlikely to overclock.
Is the extra money for an 7870 worth it? I'm only looking at 2GB cards. 7850's start at $155, 7870's at $209, and 7950's (and 3GB) start at $265.
I had hoped to keep the card under $200, but if you guys tell me it's really worth the extra money for a 7870, I will probably move up a little beyond that. I'm really hoping that I don't need a 7950, but I'm here for advice.
So, what would you recommend?