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Cheapest 27" 2560x1440 so far- Wasabi Mango QHD275 SUPREME 27" Monitor - 2560x1440 LG S-IPS QHD DVI HDMI Display Port - Newegg.com
Dual Display Card supports 2560x1600 per Display with 1GB Memory per Display:
AMD FirePro? W2100 Professional Graphics

Not saying i will buy these, but looking at High Resolution Monitors, and Cards that will Support them at Good Prices.
I am keeping an Eye out for Monitors and checking Specs on Video Cards .....both with Display port.
I will continue to look into this for a couple more weeks, then if i have not found the right components at this Resolution i am going to have to settle for Lower Resolution set up.

btw....here is what i have so far for a possible Build, but it keeps changing as i Research and learn more about a component: Memory and Motherboard Colors do not match each other.....only 1 Video Card listed supporting 2 Displays....i would need 1 more of these if i decided to go with that one.

I am still trying to confirm about AMD FirePro W4100 which has 4 Mini Display Ports and can run 4 Monitors each at 2560x1600.
But i have read that it will Not do 4x1 or 4 Monitors in Portrait Mode ?.....trying to confirm, as i sent request to have this answered.
If it can do 4x1...i am willing to pay out the $ 150 to try it out....
I listed the AMD FirePro W2100 also, but it runs Only 2 Displays....they do run in 2x1 or Portrait Mode...i just would need 2 cards, and will loose out on the Speed that is Provided in the 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot....i would have to be in x8 speed if i ran 2 cards.....i do not really think it would matter that much if it comes to that.

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dont cheap out on monitors - you want IPS as you have to look at these things for hours and hours at a time, charts will be positioned at different angles and distances to your eyes - nothing worse than everything looking different in color/shade depending one where you are fixing your attention.

its awesome to look at one enormous chart spanning several screens - you want uniformity (IPS) trust me - when i upgraded to four monitors from three, it totally gave me the sh*ts having just one different monitor - so it wasn't long before i had four identical monitors

Nothing wrong with starting with one good monitor and adding over each couple of months

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just left from a local Best Buy , and bought 3 Dell 24" Monitors for my sons....i may try one out today just to see how it looks......i only paid $ 100 for each....i could not pass up the deal.

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Here is the deal at Costco for a not so big ego with plenty of power and up to 3 monitors for a dedicated machine. Deal good until Dec 1st.

Also, a couple of nice looking 24 and 27 Samsung monitors discounted too (1920 - 1080P). The monitors show sold out online but they have them in Warehouse stores.

Cheers!

https://www.costco.com/Dell-XPS-8700-Desktop-%7c-Intel-Core-i7-%7c-4GB-Graphics.product.100131027.html
https://www.costco.com/Samsung-27.0%22-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-%5b1920-x-1080%5d.product.100119098.html
https://www.costco.com/Samsung-23.6%22-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-%5b1920-x-1080%5d.product.100121563.html


$699.99 After $300 OFF

Item #922594
Valid 11/23/14 through 12/1/14. While Supplies Last.*

Shipping & Handling: $29.95

Purchase the computer and a FREE 1 Year Kaspersky Internet Security (1-User) download will be automatically added at checkout. The software download will be emailed to you. State law may require sales tax to be charged on the pre-discounted price if the product is subject to sales tax.

Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz
16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz RAM

Drives:
1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
DVD-RW (Writes to DVD/CD)

Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Graphics & Video:
4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 Graphics
Monitor Not Included

Communications:
Dell Wireless-N 1703 + Bluetooth® 4.0
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Audio:
Integrated 7.1 with Waves MaxxAudio® Processing

Keyboard & Mouse:
Dell Wired Multimedia Keyboard & 6-Button Laser Mouse

I/O Ports & Slots:
6x USB 3.0
4x USB 2.0
Multi-Media Card Reader

AVI Ports:
Combination headphone / microphone jack
RJ-45
HDMI

Additional Information:
Dimensions: 16.0" W x 7.3" D x 17.5" H

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No, SLI/Crossfire is for combining two cards for additional performance video output from just a single card
It has nothing to do with outputting video from several cards. It does not take a Z97 board to run video from several video cards

@Neo1, @kickmic

you are both right, and both wrong, and that is the quandary. I strongly suggest calling the tech support numbers for the mfgr of the video card you "intend" to use and pose those questions, in every combination to them. You will be surprised at how honest they will tell you that their cards do not support, and in which order you would have to use the ports available. You will be surprised...

I think Yoda said it best in the STaR WaRs franchise....You will be.....

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@GaryD....thought this would be the best place to post, and get some feed back on this before i start spending cash.
I have been trying to decide on components for a new build, and have put together what i think will work for my next workstation.
If you guys would like to point out any negatives on the components i would Appreciate your thoughts before i go and spend the cash for this build.
Thanks...

[PCPartPicker part list]( Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3, AMD FirePro W4100, Cooler Master HAF 912 - System Build - PCPartPicker) / [Price breakdown by merchant]( Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3, AMD FirePro W4100, Cooler Master HAF 912 - System Build - Price Breakdown By Merchant - PCPartPicker)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor]( Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (BX80646E31231V3) - PCPartPicker) | $248.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler]( Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R2) - PCPartPicker) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard]( ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Z97 EXTREME6) - PCPartPicker) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory]( G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR) - PCPartPicker) | $81.98 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory]( G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR) - PCPartPicker) | $81.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive]( Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (MZ-7KE128BW) - PCPartPicker) | $112.15 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive]( Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (WD10EZEX) - PCPartPicker) | $53.89 @ Directron
**Video Card** | [AMD FirePro W4100 2GB Video Card]( AMD FirePro W4100 2GB Video Card (100-505817) - PCPartPicker) | $169.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case]( Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case (RC-912-KKN1) - PCPartPicker) | $44.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply]( SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (SSR-550RM) - PCPartPicker) | $74.99 @ Amazon
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer]( Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer (DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS) - PCPartPicker) | $16.99 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor]( BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (GW2760HS) - PCPartPicker) | $194.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor]( BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (GW2760HS) - PCPartPicker) | $194.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor]( BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (GW2760HS) - PCPartPicker) | $194.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor]( BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (GW2760HS) - PCPartPicker) | $194.99 @ NCIX US
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1815.87
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 21:08 EST-0500 |

I like this Mother Board in the List...here is more info on it:
ASRock Z97 Extreme6 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
2014 Enthusiast

Z97 Motherboard Roundup Verdict - Tom's hardware

@sandptrader

if by chance, you have a physical Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more! near you, then GO!, don't look back, drive over an hour, but GO!

get your purchase there, as well as talk with the techs there too... get advice on your proposed build... go over your parts list, and see the alternatives from so many vendors and prices... don't forget to purchase the extended warranty, which allows you to return the items, well past the 10, 15 or 30day window....

best place for tech!!!!

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 kronie 
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Here is the deal at Costco for a not so big ego with plenty of power and up to 3 monitors for a dedicated machine. Deal good until Dec 1st.

Also, a couple of nice looking 24 and 27 Samsung monitors discounted too (1920 - 1080P). The monitors show sold out online but they have them in Warehouse stores.

Cheers!

https://www.costco.com/Dell-XPS-8700-Desktop-%7c-Intel-Core-i7-%7c-4GB-Graphics.product.100131027.html
https://www.costco.com/Samsung-27.0%22-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-%5b1920-x-1080%5d.product.100119098.html
https://www.costco.com/Samsung-23.6%22-Widescreen-LED-Monitor-%5b1920-x-1080%5d.product.100121563.html


$699.99 After $300 OFF

Item #922594
Valid 11/23/14 through 12/1/14. While Supplies Last.*

Shipping & Handling: $29.95

Purchase the computer and a FREE 1 Year Kaspersky Internet Security (1-User) download will be automatically added at checkout. The software download will be emailed to you. State law may require sales tax to be charged on the pre-discounted price if the product is subject to sales tax.

Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz
16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz RAM

Drives:
1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
DVD-RW (Writes to DVD/CD)

Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Graphics & Video:
4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 Graphics
Monitor Not Included

Communications:
Dell Wireless-N 1703 + Bluetooth® 4.0
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Audio:
Integrated 7.1 with Waves MaxxAudio® Processing

Keyboard & Mouse:
Dell Wired Multimedia Keyboard & 6-Button Laser Mouse

I/O Ports & Slots:
6x USB 3.0
4x USB 2.0
Multi-Media Card Reader

AVI Ports:
Combination headphone / microphone jack
RJ-45
HDMI

Additional Information:
Dimensions: 16.0" W x 7.3" D x 17.5" H

@alligator

you would drop your lower jaw, after talking with Adam over at EZ Trading Computer, over their chat now function of their webpage, regarding how much is wrong with these conclusions

we all make them, namely, the big box purchase of an onsale computer desktop, only to be swamped and out of the water when there is a volume surge, or a data explosion, which occurs daily at the 9:30 EST open. computer and trading system freezes,

you owe it to yourself to see what's wrong with that equation...

after all, if our systems go down, then what's the point in all the charts, indicators, trader training and such, if the machine can keep up

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Intel Core i7 5820K $299.99.....SCORES 12954 on passmark benchmark....higher than the 3790K for about same price.
https://www.microcenter.com/product/437203/Core_i7-5820k_33_GHz_LGA_2011_V3_Tray_Processor

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@Neo1, @kickmic

you are both right, and both wrong, and that is the quandary.

Hi Kronie,

Scalable Link Interface (SLI) is a brand name for a multi-GPU technology developed by NVIDIA for linking two or more video cards together to produce a single output. SLI is an algorithm of parallel processing for computer graphics, meant to increase the processing power available for graphics.

video can only be connected to one card in a multi SLI configuration

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Trading: EMD, 6J, ZB
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Intel Core i7 5820K $299.99.....SCORES 12954 on passmark benchmark....higher than the 3790K for about same price.
https://www.microcenter.com/product/437203/Core_i7-5820k_33_GHz_LGA_2011_V3_Tray_Processor

Eddie Z put together a 5820K system that reached over 13,000 on same scores

I priced a reasonable component build at just over $2,000, starting fresh. Its priceless, all the skills and experience and confidence you get from building your own, and familiarity with the parts, software and components. Sure its cheaper to purchase than build, but then again are those who rent over buy, or lease over marry...

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