Asus GTX560Ti 2GB in SLI worth it?

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Hey guys,

I'm currently running a single Asus GTX560Ti 2GB and im using a single 1080p monitor. I recently found the exact same card for €125 and I'm tempted to use them in SLI. I was just wondering what you guys think, should I order it or would it be better to spend more for a newer gen card?
 
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My son has twin Asus 560 Ti TOP Editions and it rocks.....40% faster than a 580 (made him happy) and was 80% of the cost of the single 580 (so I was happy) Plays all his games flawlessly .... he has them overclocked about 25% though 30% is doable. I don't get a chance to get on it much but i did manage to get half way through Batman AC in 3D (he has Asus 120 hz monitor) and it was a real kick . And this from someone who hates 3D movies.
 
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Thanks for your reply. :) Did you notice any stuttering while playing?
 
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Is there a lot of stuttering with nvidia? I read the new drivers improved a lot
 
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None, never ..... this stuttering thing I found is most posted by peeps "who read about it on the internet". Didn't see any stuttering day we built it ..... haven't seen any since. This stuttering problem is generally only found in the < $200 card category and, in my experience as well as these reviewers, a big thing for Crossfire, not SLI.

See these articles:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6857/amd-stuttering-issues-driver-roadmap-fraps/6
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-benchmarking-frame-rate,3466.html
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-Part-3-First-Results-New-GPU-Performance-Tools?page=2#comments



 
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this, and people always recommend a stronger single card because it's very easy to spend other peoples money.
 
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I just got an email from the store saying they don't have any Asus models left in stock. Would it be okay to use an MSI or any other brand as long as it has 2GB and I get the clock speeds to match?
 
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From Geforce.com:
Can I mix and match graphics cards that have different GPUs?

No. For example, an XXXGT cannot be paired with a XXXGTX in an SLI configuration.

Can I mix and match graphics cards from different manufacturers?

Using 180 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards from different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer ABC can be matched with a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer XYZ.

Can I mix and match graphics cards if one of them is overclocked by the manufacturer?

Yes. A GeForce XXXX GTX that is overclocked can be mixed with a standard clocked GeForce XXXX GTX.

Can I mix and match graphics cards with different sizes of memory?

When purchasing a second graphics card, you should try to match the memory size so that you are ensured full value and performance from your purchase. However, while it is not recommended, NVIDIA does offer the flexibility to run graphics cards with different sized memory by using CoolBits. Using CoolBits (value set to 18), you can force both of the cards to use the lower of the two memory sizes and operate them together in SLI mode. When dissimilar memory sizes are enabled to work together using CoolBits, the effective memory size for each card becomes the smaller of the memory sizes.
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Btw, if your MB's 2nd PCIe x16 slot is only X4 electrically, you might want to avoid adding the 2nd card. I had poor results in a previous MB that was like that. There was little improvement and in some cases, loss of performance.
 
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