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May 1, 2014 5:59:07 AM

hey,
ive got around $800 for the gpu. i was wondering which combination would be the best...and why

2 r9 290 crossfire
2 gtx 770 sli
1 gtx 780 ti
1 r9 290x

which one would be the best and why?

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May 1, 2014 6:06:11 AM

2 r9 290 crossfire will give the highest performance in that list.
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May 1, 2014 6:07:06 AM

Less is more, 1 GTX 780 Ti is enough for your performance, having 2 SLI can increase electric bill.
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May 1, 2014 6:09:40 AM

780ti
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May 1, 2014 6:10:04 AM

The downsides to running CrossFire or SLI is bigger PSU required (especially with ATI/AMD) and not every game works well or at all with multi-GPU systems. In fact if you look at all the fixes that go into drivers from both sides, you'll notice that most of them are for multi-GPU systems. This is because there are just more problems running them. I usually stick with the fastest single card I can get. In that vane, I would say either the 780Ti or the R9 290X.
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May 1, 2014 6:11:39 AM

Jaydee Ramos said:
Less is more, 1 GTX 780 Ti is enough for your performance, having 2 SLI can increase electric bill.


electricity bill aint a problem..because where i live, its almost free
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May 1, 2014 6:13:24 AM

techgeek said:
The downsides to running CrossFire or SLI is bigger PSU required (especially with ATI/AMD) and not every game works well or at all with multi-GPU systems. In fact if you look at all the fixes that go into drivers from both sides, you'll notice that most of them are for multi-GPU systems. This is because there are just more problems running them. I usually stick with the fastest single card I can get. In that vane, I would say either the 780Ti or the R9 290X.


i read on a forum and they were like every new game has built in support for sli and crossfire, and i have a 800W psu and as per pcparpicker it will be more than enough for sli and crossfire
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May 1, 2014 6:13:39 AM

I Will Go With NVidia GTX 780.
There Are 2 Reasons For Me To Consider It-
1.I Prefer NVidia Than AMD
2.GTX 780ti Is Better Ha Ha

What About GTX Titan? :p 
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May 1, 2014 6:14:51 AM

The_Click said:
I Will Go With NVidia GTX 780.
There Are 2 Reasons For Me To Consider It-
1.I Prefer NVidia Than AMD
2.GTX 780ti Is Better Ha Ha

What About GTX Titan? :p 


too damn expensive, $1100..
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May 1, 2014 6:16:29 AM

dpassenger97 said:
Jaydee Ramos said:
Less is more, 1 GTX 780 Ti is enough for your performance, having 2 SLI can increase electric bill.


electricity bill aint a problem..because where i live, its almost free


Well get a 2x r9 290 ;)  get at least 800w psu :) 
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May 1, 2014 6:18:02 AM

Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..
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May 1, 2014 6:19:15 AM

Jaydee Ramos said:
dpassenger97 said:
Jaydee Ramos said:
Less is more, 1 GTX 780 Ti is enough for your performance, having 2 SLI can increase electric bill.


electricity bill aint a problem..because where i live, its almost free


Well get a 2x r9 290 ;)  get at least 800w psu :) 


what about micro stuttering??
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May 1, 2014 6:19:33 AM

dpassenger97 said:
techgeek said:
The downsides to running CrossFire or SLI is bigger PSU required (especially with ATI/AMD) and not every game works well or at all with multi-GPU systems. In fact if you look at all the fixes that go into drivers from both sides, you'll notice that most of them are for multi-GPU systems. This is because there are just more problems running them. I usually stick with the fastest single card I can get. In that vane, I would say either the 780Ti or the R9 290X.


i read on a forum and they were like every new game has built in support for sli and crossfire, and i have a 800W psu and as per pcparpicker it will be more than enough for sli and crossfire


I wouldn't count on "every" game being supported. Coming from someone who had a 295GTX (essentially SLI on a single card), it really sucked when it ran like a single 280GTX. Not to mention the weird artifacts and flashing textures in some games that didn't get fixed the entire time I had the card.

It seems like you have yourself talked into going the multi-GPU route. So if your of that mind, I suggest the 770's.
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May 1, 2014 6:21:22 AM

madsmagnus said:
Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..


dude i can get r9 290 for about $800 and gtx 780ti for 760...so they are the same price
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May 1, 2014 6:44:49 AM

In your country sure, but then it should be a freakin hands decision mate. I'm only talking about where I come from :) 

Where do you live?
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May 1, 2014 6:48:04 AM

madsmagnus said:
Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..


Hes comparing 2x 290 vs 1x 780 ti in the OP....
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May 2, 2014 3:29:25 AM

RobCrezz said:
madsmagnus said:
Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..


Hes comparing 2x 290 vs 1x 780 ti in the OP....


Later on he goes to compare a 290 and a 780Ti > But either way, with the prices he has in his country the comparison makes no sense at all :p 

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May 2, 2014 3:32:55 AM

780Ti. Having 2 cards just increases heat, powerdraw and potential issues.
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May 2, 2014 4:00:43 AM

madsmagnus said:
RobCrezz said:
madsmagnus said:
Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..


Hes comparing 2x 290 vs 1x 780 ti in the OP....


Later on he goes to compare a 290 and a 780Ti > But either way, with the prices he has in his country the comparison makes no sense at all :p 



Where? I dont see it?
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May 2, 2014 6:52:22 AM

RobCrezz said:
madsmagnus said:
RobCrezz said:
madsmagnus said:
Dude, comparing 290 and 780Ti is just crazy - the price difference (atleast in my country where prices on AMD cards havent skyrocketed) makes them fight in 2 completely different catagories. If you look at the performance per dollar the 290 wins big time.

I'm just saddened to see bias have an influence on your buying. Really it should be a question of how you get most out of your money..


Hes comparing 2x 290 vs 1x 780 ti in the OP....


Later on he goes to compare a 290 and a 780Ti > But either way, with the prices he has in his country the comparison makes no sense at all :p 



Where? I dont see it?


I actually don't know - must be a brainfart from me. Sorry. But either way - 780Ti it is..

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