GTX 780ti - which ports to use for dual monitors?

Makivante

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I just picked up 2 identical Asus VG248 monitors.

My graphics card has:
2x DVI outputs
1x HDMI output
1x Display Port output

Both monitors will be running at max resolution (1920x1080). and although I plan to use both monitors for gaming, I don't need a single widescreen that stretches across both panels. Mostly, I'll be 2+ boxing in MMOs.

I have cables for all, the monitors can take any of the 3 port styles, but if I run 2 without using a hub, should I use the two DVI ports? Or should I try instead the HDMI and Display ports? (I would daisy chain the Display ports but the monitor doesn't support it).

Thanks for any assistance.
 

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Hi,
I would image using both dvi ports on the card would be best,
Gaming on dual monitors will be interesting I've been told the crosshairs will be between both monitors :/
 

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Thanks! It should be ok...my plan is just to have 2 independent screens with a character on both. This way, I won't have to alt+tab every time I want to switch views.
 

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Hi,
Good monitors by the way I have 1 as well :)
Not sure how all that works I'm on 1 monitor now but I only have 1 dvi I would have to use a small display port to use 2 monitors that or the hdmi and I don't like using it it changes the resolution to much.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom assembled by me :}
OS
Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
CPU
i7-5930K 2nd i9-9940x both water blocked VRM's too
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2nd ASUS x299 Apex
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Trident-z 3200C14 2nd Trident-z 3600C16
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1080ti ftw3 2nd Titan Xp both water blocked
Sound Card
Built-in Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
1-AOC G2460PG 24"G-Sync 144Hz/ 2nd 1-ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
2-Samsung M.2 Evo & Evo Plus
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PSU
EVGA SuperNOVA 1000-P2 2nd 1200-P2
Case
2-Corsair Obsidian Series 450D Black ATX Mid Tower
Cooling
Custom water loops
Keyboard
Logitech G710+/ 2nd Logitech G910
Mouse
2-RedDragon M901 Perdition 16400 dpi Gaming mouse = wired
Internet Speed
Comcast Ping 19ms 89.31mbps download speed 6.12mbps upload
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Pro/ Superantispyware Pro
Browser
FireFox & Pale moon
Other Info
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