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5 minutes ago, ReyazJunior said:

So I think I'll take the ultrawide route. Can dual GPUs run a single monitor?

Honestly, get a snigle GPU, and an ultrawide, this is exactly what I'm going to get. I'm getting a 1080 Ti and the Alienware screen.

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So I am thinking of getting an Alienware AW3418DW (IPS, 3440×1440, G-SYNC, 120Hz) or an Acer Predator Z35P (VA, 3440×1440, G-SYNC, 120Hz) for my 8700K + GTX 1080 Ti water cooled build. Then, to bring costs down, I decided to go for GTX 1070 SLI (please don't say stuff about SLI; it won't make a difference). If I went for GTX 1070 SLI, I decided to get 2 Alienware AW2518H (1920×1080, TN, 240Hz, G-SYNC) or 2 Acer Predator XB271HU (IPS, 2560×1440, G-SYNC, 144Hz).

 

 

 

What would you say-so dual 16:9 or single 21:9?

 

 

Will dual GTX 1070s handle a single ultrawide? If yes, then I'll do that. 

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I'd personally prefer two 2560x1440 monitors, but it's probably the most expensive route, it's just up to personal preference but if you can afford it, don't go 1080p because it's just a lot worse experience visually.

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5 minutes ago, Morgan MLGman said:

I'd personally prefer two 2560x1440 monitors, but it's probably the most expensive route, it's just up to personal preference but if you can afford it, don't go 1080p because it's just a lot worse experience visually.

So I think I'll take the ultrawide route. Can dual GPUs run a single monitor?

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I dont see 2 1070s being any cheaper than a 1080ti. In fact it's more expensive since a 1070 cost over $400 each while a 1080ti cost just over $700 so I dont know how you come up with that conclusion. This is without taking power consumption and requirements of a PSU with higher wattage into consideration.

 

As for the monitors, it depends on what you do. Multi GPU setups can run multiple monitors so dont worry.

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5 minutes ago, ReyazJunior said:

So I think I'll take the ultrawide route. Can dual GPUs run a single monitor?

Honestly, get a snigle GPU, and an ultrawide, this is exactly what I'm going to get. I'm getting a 1080 Ti and the Alienware screen.

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12 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

I dont see 2 1070s being any cheaper than a 1080ti. In fact it's more expensive since a 1070 cost over $400 each while a 1080ti cost just over $700 so I dont know how you come up with that conclusion. This is without taking power consumption and requirements of a PSU with higher wattage into consideration.

I have a 850W PSU, so no problem. But suddenly the price of the 1070 I was viewing rose overnight. Bad luck. I'll go with +Fictionvl suggestions

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