[Build Ready] Do I need a 2-way SLI setup?
###Build Ready:
Quick Note: I'm fairly uneducated about this subject, and I think it is worthy to note that this is my first build. With that being said, my main question is, using these two monitors: 1 and 2, is it better to use a 2-way SLI setup with the card listed below? Or is one card fine? But any advice/observation you may have is greatly appreciated :D
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
I mainly plan on playing things like CS:GO and LoL, while being also being able to record/edit gameplay footage (not streaming).
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
CS:GO; >60fps, High Settings.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$800-$950ish.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
U.S.
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $174.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $122.89 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $37.38 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $64.88 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card | $179.99 @ NCIX US |
| Case | Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case | $95.25 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $47.98 @ Newegg |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | $87.95 @ OutletPC |
| Keyboard | Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard | $7.89 @ OutletPC |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $938.99 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$70.00 | |
| Total | $868.99 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-24 18:40 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Right now I'm using the Westinghouse as my TV, so that is why it is on here. Also, I plan on purchasing some things in waves, with the above list being Wave 1. That is why the BenQ monitor is not on this list but the here is the links to the other waves:
Lastly, I want to appologize if this post is sloppy, unconventional, and doesn't fit the proper format. Just trying to fit as much info that I can, and any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch :)
Edit: fixing typos/format
Posted Feb 25, 2016, 12:44 AM UTC · edited