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Picking the right graphics card

John C.
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I would like to get some advice as to what graphics card(s) I should get for my PC.  I have a budget of about $300 give or take $75. So far I have one monitor and have plans on adding one more for a total of two. I am mainly interesting in flight simulation and watching movies. I currently have Flight Simulator X and would like to have a graphics card that is compatible with FSX.
Here is a link to the specs of my computer:  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2aHRS 
I have since added a couple of hard drives.
I had thought about using a GTX770 but I saw the review of the Asus GTX750ti posted by Linus today. What would be better in my situation. Two GTX750ti? One GTX770? Or a totally different card?
This is my first build so if I could get some pointers as to the brand of card would be best; that would be great.
I would like some advice....

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IMO a single powerful GPU will be a much better choice

 

the GTX750Ti is more for 1080p med settings gaming and SLi them will still not give you the same performance as the GTX770

 

and don't forget the power draw and heat from 2 GPUs will be much higher compare to single GPU config

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Cant SLI a 750ti. Even if you could, a 770 would be a better option. Get the 770.

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For 1440P? I'd really recommend no lower than a 780/290. Also depends on what games you're playing.

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For 1440P? I'd really recommend no lower than a 780/290. Also depends on what games you're playing.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

EVGA has some cheap B Stock cards that might be a great choice for you if you're on a budget.

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