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Another new GPU thread.

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Hi guys, I'm thinking about getting a new GPU. I am way out of touch with components at the moment - I bought this system in 2009. Still does just about everything I need it to but can't help thinking my GPU is struggling. I get Aero notifications telling me the memory is running low all the time. I also notice slow downs in other windows when I fullscreen certain apps. Here's my system:

Asus P6T
i7 Nehalem 920
2 x Radeon 4890s
Corsair 850w TX Psu
500GB WD Blue and a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO
12GB Corsair DDR3

I run 3 monitors so looking for a GPU that would be able to support that. If not would I be able to keep one of my old ones plugged in, run 2 monitors off that, then my primary one off a new GPU?

Thanks for the help in advance.
 
Looks good, not that fussed for BF but thanks anyway!

How much of a step up in performance would you say this is from what I am currently running?
 
Nice, thanks. I think that and maybe attempt to OC my cpu a bit should see me for another year or two.
 
Yeah I might actually. It's not going to be until next month at the earliest, maybe even March when I buy. Is it worth holding out for anything else in the near future?
 
Just bought the Asus R9 270x couldn't wait lol.

What's the best connector to connect my primary monitor? It does have a DP socket on it too.
 
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