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Which GTX780 or GTX780ti for Second GPU

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May 24, 2014 9:45:43 PM

Hey guys, I'm having a really hard time choosing a second GPU to replace a really weak gtx650ti. I'm running a hackintosh right now, video editing 4k footage. Here are my current specs.

Computer Specs
CPU: i7 4390k 3.5@4.4ghz
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Mobo: GA-x79-UP4
GPU1: Nvidia gigabyte windforce GTX780
GPU2: Nvidia GTX650ti boost
Hard Drive Array: 4x2gb 7200rpm software RAID0
System and Scratch Drive: 2x 512 ssd’s, not raided
Case Fans:9
Power Supply: Evga p1000watt

The gtx780's at the price in the $500's really look sweet. I already have a 780 so it sounds acceptable having another one, it is a great card. So the question is...which one. The zotac amp! looks fast but I've never heard of them. The MSI lightening is my second pick. Or maybe a matching gigabyte windforce.....

The other option would be to spend $200 extra bucks and get a gtx780ti....not sure if the performance boost I will get from it will even matter though for video editing. I would be willing to spend the money if it mattered. And again, which one!? There are so many to choose from.

I think the 690 and Titan are out of my price range right now.

Anyways, I know there are a lot of these topics that are out there already but they are all older. I'm really hoping someone can give me an easy answer.

No ati recommendations please...already have a gtx, need to keep it in the family for potential sli config.

Thank you very much.

Joe.

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May 24, 2014 10:08:53 PM

You can't sli a gtx650ti with anything but a gtx650ti. You can only sli the same model of card with itself.
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May 28, 2014 7:11:42 PM

ZOTAC is a very reputable brand if you look for reviews. I've owned a GTX 680 4GB for a little over 2 years now, and it runs like a champ. Stock cooler on it keeps it running no hotter than 60c, and that's only running fans at 70% on peak. Look at reviews for the AMP! cards, they are good.

Reviews and price alone make their 780 a steal

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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May 29, 2014 8:51:51 PM

Funny, the FAQ says differently:

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.

Joe Chiazza said:
That isn't true. You can SLI any GTX with any GTX model. Doesn't matter if its a 650 or a 780.

See the Nvidia SLI FAQ: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli/faq#c16


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May 29, 2014 8:56:45 PM

The gtx 650ti uses a GK106-220-A1 GPU
While both the gtx780 and gtx 780ti use a GK110
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