Graphics Card needed for Nvidia Surround (5760x1080)

[markyb]

I've just recently upgraded to a Ryzen 1700 @ 3.9Ghz but still using my old Graphics card - GTX960 4Gb. The card is actually not bad at 1080p
However, I've just discovered "Nvidia Surround" where I can extend my desktop to my 3 DELL U2414 monitors for gaming to 5760x1080p. Now my poor 960 is screaming!

I've managed to get away with the upgrade to Ryzen from a Sandybridge quite well from the Mrs ££ perspective, so the budget for a new graphics card will be limited.

Question is what do I need? is the resolution of the 3 monitors similar to the load of 1440/4k or greater? Would a second hand 980/980ti suffice or am I looking more of a step up?

Games playing: - Dirt Rally, GTAV, Doom, Planet Coaster

Thanks.

 

[Kiro-San]

Well 1440p is 3,686,400 pixels and a regular 980 would be good enough for that (it's what I currently game at using a 980). 4K is a massive step at 8,294,400 pixels and requires a 1080 Ti. The res you've stated comes in at 6,220,800 pixels, so I'd hazard a guess and say you'd get away with a 980 Ti for the games you've listed but you're probably going to have to start sacrificing detail levels.

 

[Scania]

I'm running 5760x1080 nicely with the games you mention on my 3Gb 780ti, I lower textures on GTA V mind you.

For my upgrade I'm deciding between a 980ti or 1070, most likely will go for a 1070 as at this resolution the extra VRAM will probably help further down the line with new releases.