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Need help choosing gaming GPU for Dell U3011 30'' 2560x1600

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May 6, 2013 2:43:01 AM

I have my heart set on computing at 2560x1600 res upgrading from 1080p so I have a Dell u3011 already ordered. I am currently in the process of ordering my new gaming build components (budget 2.5k max). But I am really torn between which GPU configuration I should choose If I want to play all my games on max settings at 2560x1600 res. I am really not interested in a Titan because of the horrible price/performance. I am also having trouble deciding if I need the 2gb/4gb version of cards.

Games I run: Bioshock infinite, Tomb raider, Far Cry 3, Skyrim, Dota 2, Dishonored.

So far I think I've narrowed it down to:

GTX 670 SLI
GTX 680 SLI
7970 CF
7970GHz CF


Here are my other components:
CPU- Intel Core i7 3570k
CPU Cooler- Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler
RAM- CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
SSD- Samsung 840 pro 256gb
HD- Western Digital Black 1TB x2
Soundcard- ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCI Express x1
Motherboard- GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD4H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
PSU- CORSAIR AX850 850W
Case- Antec Twelve Hundred V3 Black
Keyboard- Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4
Mouse- Logitech G700 Black Wireless Mouse

If anyone can give me input on which is the best GPU solution for my resolution, I would appreciate it!

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May 6, 2013 3:14:46 AM

As the above person has suggested, a 670SLI set up will be the best option (out of your list) - I personally wouldnt go with CF as it scales worse than SLI, even though both scale badly. I would also suggest going with 4gig versions as the extra ram will come in handy for future games.

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May 6, 2013 3:34:12 AM

only if you can heavily overclock the 680's. However a average overclocked 670 will perform the same as a stock 680.
I would go with the 670 sli and keep some money in your pocket for other things.
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May 6, 2013 4:17:10 AM

msalehzai said:
Raheel Hasan said:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_6...

Best price / performance will be 670 sli


It seems like 670 sli is the way I am leaning. Is 680 sli noticeably faster for 250$ more?

Thanks.


U can see in the above link 680 sli is only 2% faster than 670 sli. 670 sli will be best bang for buck.

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May 6, 2013 5:34:32 AM

I also have to agree that 670's in sli is your best bet. As was mentioned before, only by heavily overclocking 680's in sli will you get a better deal.

Same could be said for 7970's in CF. If you opted to overclock them (keep in mind they're likely louder, hotter, and more power hungry than 2 680's) you would actually get even better performance than 2 680's in sli, for a little more money than 2 670's.
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May 6, 2013 8:05:27 AM

690 :D  :D  :D 
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