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    Want to build a new computer (that can handle triple monitor gameplay)

    I'm looking into building a new computer that can handle Surround/Eyefinity gameplay, primarialy with World of Warcraft. The following list below shows the computer parts I want to use to build my new computer. I currently have three 21.5 inch computer monitors I want to use side by side.

    GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SUPERCLOCKED 2048MB x2 (SLI)

    Processor: AMD FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition

    MOBO: ASUS M5A99FX PRO

    Heatsink: Cooler Master Hyper T4 CPU Cooler

    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W ATX12V Power Supply

    RAM: 4gigs of Ram

    HDD: My current one which is 1tb in size

    I am on a tight budget so wondering if this is even possible for me, looking to spend $600 to $900. My ram sticks and HDD are new and can be transfered from my old computer to my new one. If anyone has any suggestions on the above build...and if it's overkill for WoW could it handle BF4, Vindictus, LoL, Skyrim? Thanks
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    I don't think your gpu can cut it. Its rather old-ish but most importantly you got only 2gb of vram. The monitors are rather small so you could get away with it on some games i guess. You say that you have the monitors, why don't you just try it out and see for yourself?

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    I'd actually try building something like this:

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
    Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
    Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
    Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.00 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
    Total: $894.58
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 04:32 EST-0500

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    Quote Originally Posted by tenangrychickens View Post
    I'd actually try building something like this:

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
    Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
    Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
    Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.00 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
    Total: $894.58
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 04:32 EST-0500
    Is there a significant difference between SLIing two GPUs with 2gigs of memory each or better to just have one graphics card with 4gigs?
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    My understanding.
    Having 2 GPUs with 2GB will only still utilize 2GBs. It's because both GPUs are essentially loading the exact same assets into VRAM. With a 4GB card you have more space for whatever game / program to make use of it.

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    Makes sense, alright thanks
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