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Dual 970s or a 980

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October 13, 2014 8:59:57 AM

I am building a PC and I would like to know if it is better to get a 980 or 2 970s.
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October 13, 2014 9:01:11 AM

970s SLI for sure.
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October 13, 2014 9:01:27 AM

I forgot to say I can get the 970s for $630 and the 980 for normal price.
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October 13, 2014 9:03:16 AM

fnmeo said:
I forgot to say I can get the 970s for $630 and the 980 for normal price.


So easy pick here. SLI of 970s ;) 
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October 13, 2014 9:10:25 AM

fnmeo said:
I forgot to say I can get the 970s for $630 and the 980 for normal price.



Since the performance difference between the 970 and the 980 is about 15% max, I would say go with 2 970s in an SLI setup.
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October 13, 2014 9:15:31 AM

Here are the advantages and disadvantges:
GTX 880 pros:

1. No SLI, so you won't come across issues that SLI might bring.
2. You can SLI later when you have the money.

Cons:
1. Not as powerful as twin GTX 970s

GTX 970 SLI Pros:

1. Higher performance than gtx 980

Cons:

1. SLI might cause trouble
2. You have to update both graphics cards in the future if you want better graphics performance.

So if you have say triple monitors and play demanding games then the gtx 970s is better, but if not then gtx 980.
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