Which card(s), how many or what type of monitor?

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I'm in the works of building a new rig. It's time to bury the gtx770ti and join the future of pc gaming.

I currently have a computer on the drawing board which has lots of great hardware and a liquid cooling system as well as powerful fans and lots of airflow. Nothing is built yet...so I need help choosing the last 2 things.

I need a graphics card or cards.... i was originally thinking of the gtx 960.... but other forums suggest 970.

I also need to know how to run a triple screen setup if at all based on the card. I've never used more than 1 screen and I read about how much better it is to use 3. I don't know too much about the IPS (unless you mean klingon ships in Star Trek) or TN (unless you mean Tennessee) or what brands of monitor to choose. .. I've been using my Sony 46" bravia.

Please help me TomsHardware you're my only hope!
 
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The r9 390 is more powerful than the 970 for around the same cost. Also regarding the 3 monitors, it doesn't make too big of difference in shooters and those kind of games, but it makes simulators a much more enjoyable experience. The brands of monitors don't matter too much as long as they are name brand and the three that you choose should be the same size and resolution, preferably the same model.

I have a 3 monitor setup with 3 mismatched monitors and it is still a great experience. My two side monitors are 21'' monitors and the middle is a 27'' monitor and it looks okay, but I would like form them to be the same size.

When selecting a monitor decide what resolution you want your monitors. 1080p on each monitor is probably the...

not0fthiswor1d

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At the moment, I can't afford anything over 24" or 1080p. Maybe over time I'll find something on sale and get some nice monitors one by one until i have what I need. Hopefully, Nice 2k monitors will be cheap in the next couple years.