What's the viability of running two videocards over running a videocard with dual monitor output?

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peliglad

A friend asked me to price out a system upgrade for him. One of the features he wants is dual-monitor ability, but on a budget (of course). As far as I know, he isn't looking for high-end gaming or anything like that, but has often spoke of getting into graphics/video editing. Would it be more effective to have two independent videocards or try and get a newer one that had dual monitor capabilities?

Answer
Most newish (past 3/4 years) cards have dual outputs, normal one VGA and another DVI. You could go with 2 new cards, and use the dual outputs of one for the monitors, and you the other in SLI/Crossfire if that works for you.

Hope that helps~

Graphics card that supports dual monitors and would play games like Battlefield 3 and Skyrim?

Woof

I am planning on turning my current computer into a gaming computer. The only component that I really need to upgrade is my current low-end video card. I am looking for something that would be able to support dual monitors (as that is another planed upgrade) and has the power to be able to play games such as Battlefield 3 and Skyrim on high graphical settings. What would be some product suggestions and what price range will I be looking at?

Answer
Nvidia GTX 560 or AMD Radeon 6870. Depends on what you prefer.

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