re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

How well do they play games on ultra?

Transaction has been completed with Phil. I still have the RAM.

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First time builder here, and I am in need of some advice. I've looked around the web and watched countless videos but I am still confused on a few questions. As you will tell, I've decided to blow some serious change on my man cave and evolve my computer hobbies besides mostly gaming and surfing. Even though those are still main priority, trading and programming and other creative ventures are a large influence in this purchase.

HERE is the build atm.

As you can see, I'm trying to rock a 3-monitor setup for the first time. If this build is completely amateur lmk as I am computer part illiterate for the most part. Anyways, I figure I am only going to need the three monitor setup for a select few games(BF, Flight sim, and a racing game here and there). So when I am not gaming, I would prefer 3 desktops rather than 1 big one (believe I read this might be an issue with NVidia), which I guess is my main reasoning for having 16gigs of ram.

So, the main question I have is if I should get another 660ti, go with 1 670, or scrap the gtx idea? Also, would going with a 3 21" 1080p monitors change the dollar amount on this purchase by a considerable margin (when considering what graphics card)? Any info at all I should be aware of when making this purchase?

Basically keeping this under 2000 is main priority, but if I could snag a deal without considerable performance drop-offs at 1500-1700 then I would be greatly satisfied. A whole new build is ok with me as long as it gives the best overall performance of both worlds (gaming/multitasking).

Thanks so much for any helpful replies and I'll be here for any questions you might have for me.

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So when I am not gaming, I would prefer 3 desktops rather than 1 big one(not sure if this is even an issue), which I guess is my main reasoning for having 16gigs of ram.

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Personally I think having 3 desktops calls for more VRAM than it does RAM. I think 8 gigs would be sufficient.

To drive 3 monitors in gaming I really think you need 2 video cards. Again IMO.

like va buckeye said, your ability to run multiple monitors for gaming is going to be dependent on your gpu and not system ram. you will have to refer to bluebarracuda or coyote who have more experience with gaming on triple monitors.

Also, i think that paying 64 dollars a set for 1333 value ram is a bit of a stretch. I would look for something 1600-1866 in that price range.

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Bravescd14

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Will tear apart your build sometime this afternoon after work. Please stand by.

just noticed that 250gb hdd for 65 bucks. you can get 2TB for like 90. I would also double the size of that ssd. my ssd is 240gb and I don't think i could handle 120.

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