Msi gtx970

[frldyz]

Background:
1. 1st build.
2. 3 mos. ago minimal computer knowledge. Went from learning what wi-fi and Bluetooth is ---> challenging myself to do a build.
3.. Will be basic home PC. Mainly file ( pic and home video storage ), with possible gaming. Nothing crazy....?

What I have so far:
i7 4790k
gigabyte Z97X gaming 3 mobo
Noctua NH-D14 fan/heat sink
Crucial Ballistix ( sport) 16gb RAM - 2 x 8gb sticks
Corsair AX 750 PSU
LG Blu-Ray internal optical drive w/ burner and BDXL
Samsung 500gb 850 PRO SSD
Internal card reader (don't laugh)
Corsair 760T case
HGST 4tb HDD 7200rpm

What I still need to get:
Another larger External HD
OS _ Leaning towards Win 7.
GPU- Want to run 3 monitors. Nothing crazy like 4k or too insanely expensive. Mainly because we have lots of windows open ( online ) @ a time. Do not intend to game with 3 monitors unless Im able to without going crazy $$$

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1st of I know this build is way more massive and $ as I need. I know that. But I've been purchasing these products when they have a great sale. And a lot of advice I got from some builders " you'll always wish you would of got something bigger and better". So yes I know what I jave here is more then adequate. But you never know I might realy get into this PC stuff ( I already am) and Id rather have an overkill now then redoing in the future.

That being sad.

Next on my purchase list is a GPU. I'm looking @ the MSI 970. Built for more then I need. But like I said above. What's everyone's opinions on this GPU?
I do intend to run 3 monitors.

 

[Eurydice]

If you do plan to use 3 monitors, know that like most GTX970 designs, the MSI has:
1 Displayport
2 Dual link DVI-D
1 HDMI
It's totally doable, but at least one of your monitors needs DVI-D in, and you'll have to mix inputs.
The fabled reference 970 and Gainward/Palit cards have 3x displayport.

From the website:
DVI Output 2 (Dual-link DVI-I, Dual-link DVI-D)
Max Resolution: 2048x1536 @60 Hz.
HDMI-Output 1 (version 1.4a/2.0)
Max Resolution: 4096x2160 @24 Hz (1.4a), 3840x2160 @60 Hz (2.0)
DisplayPort 1 (version 1.2)
Max Resolution: 4096x2160 @60 Hz

 

[Eurydice]

As far as the 970 is concerned, it's a fairly affordable card with great overclocking potential and should be able to handle 3x1080p at med+ settings in most games. A second 970 later on is well within your PSU's power envelope, and should effectively double performance in the long run.
If I was recommending cards on a budget, you can pick up a non-reference r9 280x or 7970 for less than half of a 970, but for your needs, the GTX970 is perfect.