660 SLI vs R9 280?

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

I have been thinking of upgrading my GPU, and these are two choices that came to mind. I don't mind about power consumption, and another 660 costs ~60 USD less than the 280.

lightcloud · Sep 4, 2014

If the GTX 660 SLI is only slightly better then if it is compared with the R9 280 then it is a clear winner.

If you plan to get the GTX 660 SLI keep in mind 650W is recommended. If you go with the R9 280 then get at least 400W-450W.

Joseph DeGarmo · Sep 4, 2014

GTX 660 SLI will sabotage a GTX 280.

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

GTX 660 SLI and XFX Core 650W as a PSU.

Dunlop0078 · Sep 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

haha thats what i thought he was asking at first too im not used to seeing 280 without an R9 in front of it.

lightcloud · Sep 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Lol. He should have mentioned the R9 280.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Fixed. Thanks for all your responses!

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Checked my PSU- 520W. Is SLI still an option?

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

Not really.
A 620W PSU would be a great choice.
Seasonic S12II or Antec HCG,both are really high quality and you should get one of those.And they are 620W PSUs.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Alright, thanks. Just looked at GPU's at my local computer store (btw I don't live in the U.S. -here, a GTX 780 will cost ~650$), and within my price range there are 2 (non SLI) options:
As mentioned the *R9* ( looking at you Joeteoh99) 280, and GTX 760- they both cost ~330$. Which would be the better choice?

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

R9 280 would be slightly better choice.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Thanks so much everyone! Just one final question- does the improvement in performance of the R9 280 over the GTX 660 justify the 330$? Just your two cents.

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

Not much,to be honest.
But I think if you already have the GTX 660 than getting another one and a new PSU would be a better choice.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Thanks!

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

No problem,have fun.

Joseph DeGarmo · Sep 4, 2014

The R9-280 is roughly equivalent to a GTX 670, so you will not get much of a performance boost. You're better off getting an R9-280X or GTX 770.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Another thing- it's funny, I checked the store and the GTX 660 costs 40$ less than the R9 280...

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

Then get another GTX 660 and an Antec HCG 620M.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Will SLI GTX 660s have better (or equal) performance to/than the R9 280X or the GTX 770?

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

Little bit less performance than the R9 280X.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

Great, thanks a lot!

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

No problem.

RobCrezz · Sep 4, 2014

Nadav Erez :

660 SLI will perform better I would say.

Nadav Erez · Sep 4, 2014

How about the R9 285? Costs less than a 280 (where I'm buying from) and should be better performance-wise.

LukaBoki · Sep 4, 2014

Not a bad option.

660 SLI vs R9 280?

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