Advise on tri screen setup rig

[angjds]

Advise on tri screen setup rig less than $2k

Hi everyone, im a new to DIY desktop.I need advise and help in building a rig AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE LESS THAN $2k.

The new desktop will be for gaming like BF4 @ High/Ultra Setting in either 1080p/1440p, 60Hz/120Hz (single monitor)(tri monitor in future)(not sure which setting is possible). Will be also doing programming(software and web development) and photoshop/video editing.

I came out with a list of component but i need advise on whether it works and suggestion on all component. I need advise on price and where to buy too.

Due to no $$$ but desire to get it so please advise on current setup and future upgrade. Thank You.

I will be using back my sonicgear speaker mouse and keyboard. My monitor in process of delivery - Qnix QX2710 LED Evolution ll DPmulti True10. Will use my back my current 4:3 monitor(VGA)(getting adapter if required) until i got $$$ to get 2 more Qnix or equivalent monitor. No need OS.

Mobo - MSI Z87-G45 Gaming -
Cpu - i5 4670k -
Gpu - 1 x MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G BF4 -
Casing - Corsair Obsidian 750D -
Cooler - Corsair H100i -
HDD - WD Blue 1TB -
SSD - Crucial M500 240GB /Samsung Evo 840 250GB - (not sure which but probably getting from amazon)
RAM - 8GB/16GB - (Avexir looks appealing. Blitz Gaming Dragon good?MPOWER?Core Series?)(need advise on getting 1600/1866/2133/2400Mhz)
ODD - Samsung ODD -
PSU - (not sure need how much power)(advise on PSU for xFire and non xFire)

All advise are welcome and Thanks in advance!=D

 

[shadow84]

So many words, but i dun see the 4 digits after the $ anywhere.

 

[angjds]

So many words, but i dun see the 4 digits after the $ anywhere.

Opps. Sorry im a forum noob. As cheap as possible less than $2k. Thanks.

 

[fockyerdod3r]

Driving 3x 1440p monitor? I'm afraid you got insufficient budget for GPU. Need at least 2x R9 290.

 

[shadow84]

Since you got the QX2710, it means you decided on 1440p 60hz liao, as that model cant do OC to 120hz. So, a 290 would be required actually.

 

[angjds]

Is a R9 280x able to go at 1440p single monitor and 2 R9 280x at 1080p 3screen?
I wont be able to get 3 screen for now due to space constrain.I can only do so in a year time after my sibling shift out. I will consider on the R9 290.

 

[shadow84]

Is a R9 280x able to go at 1440p single monitor and 2 R9 280x at 1080p 3screen?
I wont be able to get 3 screen for now due to space constrain.I can only do so in a year time after my sibling shift out. I will consider on the R9 290.

You wan do 1440P + 1080p + 1080p???? Like that, your 1440p may be restricted to 1080p. Then, for what get 1440p.

280x can play games with 1440p, but not with good fps.

 

[angjds]

You wan do 1440P + 1080p + 1080p???? Like that, your 1440p may be restricted to 1080p. Then, for what get 1440p.

280x can play games with 1440p, but not with good fps.

I meant 1080p + 1080p +1080p gaming on 2 x r9 280x. 1440p gaming on a single r9 280x.

My tri screen setup is mainly for programming and multitasking.Watch movie. Will buy single gpu first then getting another gpu in the future to xfire.

 

[Hailgod]

if u wan do 1440p, just get a r9 290 now.

 

[shadow84]

I meant 1080p + 1080p +1080p gaming on 2 x r9 280x. 1440p gaming on a single r9 280x.

My tri screen setup is mainly for programming and multitasking.Watch movie. Will buy single gpu first then getting another gpu in the future to xfire.

Erm, i presume you are getting just 1 rig? Once u install 2 gpu, both will be used. No such thing as setting 2nd card to 'rest' unless u go plug out the power connector.

Dun make your setup until so messy/confusing..

 

[Hailgod]

1440p won't scale nicely to 1080p Get a 4k monitor if u want to do that.

 

[angjds]

Ok. I will go for r9 290. But what will the cost of the rig will be like?

 

[shadow84]

Ok. I will go for r9 290. But what will the cost of the rig will be like?

More than $2k for sure.

i5-4670K + MSI Z87 G45 Gaming - $547
GPU - MSI r9 290 Gaming BF4 - $688
WD Blue 1tb - $81
Samsung evo 250gb - US$139.99/S$180 [amazon]
Avexir 2x4gb 1600mhz - $122
Samsung ODD - $25
750D - $259
H100i - $195
seasonic x850 (for xfire) - $235

Total: $2332, from PC Themes. Buy from tradepac at most save around $100-$150.

Optional: wins 7 HE 64-bit - $120.

Congrats to you, you are the first guy i bothered to help calculate the costs for.

 

[royfrosty]

Ok. I will go for r9 290. But what will the cost of the rig will be like?

Think carefully first. Do you wanna game at tri 1080p screen? or a single 1440p?

Cause from what i see since you bought the qnix and unable to oc to 96/110hz. A single r9 290 will do.

And for that you do not need a z87 board. This will reduce your grand total by a lot.

Going tri monitor will cost you more than 2k

 

[angjds]

Thanks shadow84

Think carefully first. Do you wanna game at tri 1080p screen? or a single 1440p?

Cause from what i see since you bought the qnix and unable to oc to 96/110hz. A single r9 290 will do.

And for that you do not need a z87 board. This will reduce your grand total by a lot.

Going tri monitor will cost you more than 2k

I cant really make my mind up. I was planning to like get a single R9 290 and play at 1440p single monitor. Tri screen can only be done a year later after my sibling shift out(space).

I would like to know what are the gpu require to play @1080p tri screen and @1440p tri screen.
Would the same single R9 290 perfrom at 1080p tri screen.
Would buying another R9 290 and xfire after a year able to pull out 1440p tri screen?

As for getting a Z87 mobo im not sure about it.

Yeah i probably increase my budget.

 

[fockyerdod3r]

Tri Screen @ 1080p = 2x R9 280X
Tri Screen @ 1440p = 2x R9 290

 

[shadow84]

And both need z87 mobo to fully utilise the speeds, and 850w psu to support as well.

Triple 1440p maybe need 2x 290x sia....

 

[chaoswar]

Since u hv buy a 1440p monitor, then buy a r9 290, when u get ur other monitor then buy another r9 290 xfire it,

 

[angjds]

Ok Thanks everyone for your advise. I will go with R9 290.

Current list
i5-4670K + MSI Z87 G45 Gaming - $547
GPU - MSI r9 290 Gaming BF4 - $688
WD Blue 1tb - $81
Samsung evo 250gb - US$139.99/S$180 [amazon]
Avexir 2x4gb 1600mhz - $122
Samsung ODD - $25
750D - $259
H100i - $195
seasonic x850 (for xfire) - $235

For RAM, 1600,1866,2133,2400Mhz? Is there a big difference? Need 16GB? I will be using adobe suite , programming(software and web development) and gaming.

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

Ok Thanks everyone for your advise. I will go with R9 290.

Current list
i5-4670K + MSI Z87 G45 Gaming - $547
GPU - MSI r9 290 Gaming BF4 - $688
WD Blue 1tb - $81
Samsung evo 250gb - US$139.99/S$180 [amazon]
Avexir 2x4gb 1600mhz - $122
Samsung ODD - $25
750D - $259
H100i - $195
seasonic x850 (for xfire) - $235

For RAM, 1600,1866,2133,2400Mhz? Is there a big difference? Need 16GB? I will be using adobe suite , programming(software and web development) and gaming.

1600mhz will do. 16gb.