Will this work?

[youradds]

Hi,

I've now got 3 monitors, but I can't actually run them off my current machine (as the motherboard only accepts 1 graphics card!)

Can anyone tell me if this will be ok with a 2nd GFX card? I took a look on google for the particular motherboard, and it appears that it will support a 2nd graphics card ok?

Case
STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
AMD PHENOM II X4 970 (3.50GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3) - BLACK EDITION
Motherboard
ASUS® M4A89TD PRO/USB3 : DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0Gb/s, CrossFireX
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
1GB ATI RADEON™ HD5770 - DVI,HDMI,VGA - DX® 11
2nd Graphics Card
1GB ATI RADEON™ HD5770 - DVI,HDMI,VGA - DX® 11
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
600W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£59)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster® Audigy™ SE (£19)
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD


Also, any recommendations for that machine?

I don't wanna spend stupid amounts of money - but I tend to buy a new PC every year, as I use it for work (and the faster/more efficient the better!)

TIA

Andy

 

[Gorman]

I would suggest dropping the two cards and going for something like the 6850 which has 2 x DVI and 1 x HDMI, it can run three monitors for considerably less cash.

 

[youradds]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply! Not sure why I didn't get an email :/

Are you referring to the Radeon HD6850 GFX card?

TIA!

Andy

 

[youradds]

BTW, are the 6 Core processor motherboards that much better than a 4 core? I keep forgetting you can get more than 4 processors now... and my friend reminded me this morning after I showed him the spec machine I was going to get =)

Also, just having a look - now I don't need the dual GFX card slots, would this motherboard cope ok with the fact I want to run 3 monitors?

ASUS m4a87td , instead of ASUS m4a89td PRO (seems there is quite a considerable price difference )

TIA

Andy

 

[Meds]

Hey,

There are pro's & cons to all components - for example in games, a 4 Core CPU would probably still be better.

Please give us a budget to work towards, any specific requirements and what you will use the PC for. We will then be able to put together some quotes.

 

[youradds]

Hey,

There are pro's & cons to all components - for example in games, a 4 Core CPU would probably still be better.

Please give us a budget to work towards, any specific requirements and what you will use the PC for. We will then be able to put together some quotes.

Hi,

Thanks. Well its a work PC, which will have 3 monitors (2 x 24" and 1 x 32")

I tend to have at least 10-15 programs open at once, and some of those are pretty gobbling on the RAM and CPU (such as Photoshop, and even Firefox for some reason)

Thats pretty much it. I also have 1 x SSD (64gb) , 1 x 500 GB Hybrid and 1 x 500 GB (normal) ... so I'm gonna transfer of the SSD + Hybrid, and use those for the OS + programs ... and then the 500gb one for my music etc, which doesn't need to be mega quick

Regarding a budget - I was looking at the £800 mark

TIA

Andy

 

[youradds]

Hi,

Just wondering if you had a chance to look at some specs based on my budget? The new tax year start tomorrow, so I'll be looking at buying it then

TIA

Andy

 

[youradds]

Hi,

Could someone get back to my please? Holding off buying the new one until I've heard back, as there is no point spending loads of money, if the components won't give optimum performance

TIA

Andy

 

[Gorman]

Ok reading through i honestly dont think you will need more than something like this spec:

Case
STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5-2500 Quad Core (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS® P8H67-M LX SI (NEW REV 3.0): M-ATX, USB 2.0, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2 x PCI
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
1GB AMD RADEON™ HD6850 - 2 DVI,HDMI,mDP - DX® 11, Eyefinity 3 Capable
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W TX SERIES (TX650) 80+ ULTRA QUIET PSU (£78)
Processor Cooling
INTEL SOCKET LGA1155/1156 STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 11 to 13 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £655.00 including VAT and delivery.

I havnt included Windows etc as i dont see it in the OP