R9 280x Crossfire

[Piguuu]

I've got this as my current build:
Intel i7 4790k
AMD R9 280x (x1)
Corsair RM 750
MSI Gaming 5
Corsair SPEC-01
1tb WD HDD.
I have three 120mm fans connected directly to my motherboard.

I'm planning on getting 3 monitors and another r9 280x (can't find any more UK MSI 280x's)!

Could I crossfire with my PSU without overheating and could I run BF4/BFH and CS:GO with 3 monitors?

Cheers,
Pigu

 

[Sinistercr0c]

Simple answer is yes on the crossfire/PSU issue. The R9 280x pulls under 250w on full load so as long as you have reasonable airflow then you will not have issues with either PSU or GPU.

In terms of running 3 monitors, it depends on their native resolution - 3 x 1080p monitors, should be no issue, the only problem you may have is FOV in CS:GO but Google will tell you what you need to know on that front.

Above 1080p you may encounter frame rate issues, but have a read of this article and go from there:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/multi-monitor-gaming-eyefinity-surround,review-33084.html

Good luck.

 

[Piguuu]

Simple answer is yes on the crossfire/PSU issue. The R9 280x pulls under 250w on full load so as long as you have reasonable airflow then you will not have issues with either PSU or GPU.

In terms of running 3 monitors, it depends on their native resolution - 3 x 1080p monitors, should be no issue, the only problem you may have is FOV in CS:GO but Google will tell you what you need to know on that front.

Above 1080p you may encounter frame rate issues, but have a read of this article and go from there:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/multi-monitor-gaming-eyefinity-surround,review-33084.html

Good luck.

Thanks. My airflow isn't perfect, but i've seen plenty worse 😀