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Should I crossfire?

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October 13, 2014 1:16:06 PM

I am thinking about when I finish my build, upgrading my PSU and then buying another GPU (the same one), and cross firing them, is it worth it? or should I just buy a new GPU all together.
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October 13, 2014 1:19:03 PM

Hi,
That really depends. What is the current GPU and CPU?
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October 13, 2014 1:23:36 PM

Although I don't know enough details, I generally recommend against it. Scaling is generally not great, and additional problems like microstutter surface.
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October 13, 2014 1:24:03 PM

I think you need to take care of some of the other components first. A new PSU is a good start but throwing in another 4GB of RAM would be a good idea. If you were to crossfire I think your CPU would start to hold you back, look into grabbing a 8320 or 8350 and maybe an aftermarket CPU cooler.
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October 13, 2014 1:26:31 PM

Ah- sorry.

I wouldn't crossfire with the 270.

A single 290x can outperform a 270 crossfire setup.
http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?it...

I would pick up a 970. It is more expensive, but if you sell or return (if possible) the current 270, you can pick it up for a decent price vs 2x 270.
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October 13, 2014 1:28:06 PM

burdenbound said:
I think you need to take care of some of the other components first. A new PSU is a good start but throwing in another 4GB of RAM would be a good idea. If you were to crossfire I think your CPU would start to hold you back, look into grabbing a 8320 or 8350 and maybe an aftermarket CPU cooler.


Yes, 430w isn't enough to really do either setup.

Check out Corsair 750w. TX or HX series.
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