Best GPU for A 6 monitor set up that is still good for hard gaming??

[Relentless_Engr]

So im trying to get everything planned for a new 6 monitor build. (I've put together a couple smaller systems already)

I want a 2x3 monitor set up that will mostly be used for CAD work, FEA and general computing, but I also want to be able to disable the top 3 monitors and game with the bottom 1x3 monitor row as a normal 3 monitor set up.

I cant seem to find a strait answer anywhere if this can be done (mainly how to do a good 6 monitor set up). I really like the Asus posiden GTX 780 cards but from what I can tell an AMD card will be better for this.

So is it possible to set up what I'm describing? And if so how would I go about doing it?


Oh yeah, what ever cards I end up getting will be water cooled, budget isnt really an issue but i would like to try ro keep it under $1200, and the rest of my system will be:

Mobo: Asus rampage IV black LG A 2011
CPU: Intel i7 4930k (water cooled)
Ram: g.skill trident X
Custom built case
Windows 7
PSU will be picked once I know my GPU config.

 

[Janus67]

Dual 290x would likely do really well for that setup. You can configure the monitors and positions in the catalyst control center and windows. Of course it depends on what resolution the screens will be running as well.

 

[Relentless_Engr]

Dual 290x would likely do really well for that setup. You can configure the monitors and positions in the catalyst control center and windows. Of course it depends on what resolution the screens will be running as well.

Something like 2 of these?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121883

Would they need to be Xfired or seperate? I was planning on using just 1080p screens.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

First thing you should find out: Do the CAD and FEA software packages you use have CUDA capability?

 

[Relentless_Engr]

First thing you should find out: Do the CAD and FEA software packages you use have CUDA capability?

I'm not too sure but I wanna say that 1 of the ones I use does. But I need to look into it more.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I'm not too sure but I wanna say that 1 of the 3 I use does. But I need to look into it more.

If they use CUDA then stick to nVidia.

 

[Blaylock]

What CAD software do you use?

 

[Janus67]

If they use CUDA then stick to nVidia.

True, unless they also support opencl.

 

[Relentless_Engr]

What CAD software do you use?

Mostly solidworks, ANSYS, and autodesk inventor & autoCAD.

And if my Google skills are correct ANSYS supports CUDA.

 

[Blaylock]

I'm not to familiar with ANSYS or autodesk inventor, but all the work computers I've had solidworks, autocad, Catia and Unigraphics on all ran Nvidia Quadro's.

NVidia has a nice forum here.

You might get some better answers there.