- Sep 10, 2013
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I've recently upgraded my computer and now I've hit sort of a dilemma. First off, here's my current system.
CPU: i5-6700 Skylake
RAM: 16GB 2400MHz DDR4
Mobo: MSi Z-170A Krait
GPU: 2x Crossfire R9 280 3GB, one is MSi, other is Sapphire, both clocked at 970 MHz
240GB SSD and 1TB WD Hard Drive configuration
750W Corsair HX
Anyway, here's my issue. I'm currently running one 1080p monitor centered between two smaller resolution monitors, giving me a total rez of 4480x1080 via Eyefinity. I recently bought two more 1080p monitors to match the middle one, which will be a resolution of 5760x1080, but I have yet to set them up since my desk isn't big enough.
Of course, this setup is for gaming and one of the games I play is GTA V. The issue is with my Crossfire configuration: it gets too hot for my liking. I tried overclocking the cards to 1050 MHz and my master card was reaching temps of 95 degrees C while playing the game under full load. Not good. I've taken the clock down to 970 MHz and now my master is running around 80 degrees, with the secondary around 70.
Even though I only technically have 3GB of available VRAM, GTA V says I have 6GB, but I'm pushing its limit when running the highest possible settings. I'm still getting a decent framerate at the resolution I'm at (45 min-80 max, 55 avg), but there are two things I'm worried about: the higher resolution I'm going to be playing at when I set up my two new monitors, and the temperatures that I'm currently getting.
Would it be worth it to sell these two cards and get a GTX 970 4GB to give me more VRAM for the higher resolution, or am I better off keeping my current setup and roughing it by having to turn down some settings? Since money is an issue, I'm not really considering a GTX 980 unless I find a decent enough price, or if it is ABSOLUTELY necessary for my higher-resolution set-up.
I guess what I'm saying is, would a single 970 give me a little more headroom over my current R9 280 Crossfire setup?
Edit: Something else I overlooked is what about an R9 290X 4GB/8GB? It's a similar price point so I wouldn't be against looking at that as a single card. How does it compare to the 970 in high-resolution gaming, and as well as against my current setup?
CPU: i5-6700 Skylake
RAM: 16GB 2400MHz DDR4
Mobo: MSi Z-170A Krait
GPU: 2x Crossfire R9 280 3GB, one is MSi, other is Sapphire, both clocked at 970 MHz
240GB SSD and 1TB WD Hard Drive configuration
750W Corsair HX
Anyway, here's my issue. I'm currently running one 1080p monitor centered between two smaller resolution monitors, giving me a total rez of 4480x1080 via Eyefinity. I recently bought two more 1080p monitors to match the middle one, which will be a resolution of 5760x1080, but I have yet to set them up since my desk isn't big enough.
Of course, this setup is for gaming and one of the games I play is GTA V. The issue is with my Crossfire configuration: it gets too hot for my liking. I tried overclocking the cards to 1050 MHz and my master card was reaching temps of 95 degrees C while playing the game under full load. Not good. I've taken the clock down to 970 MHz and now my master is running around 80 degrees, with the secondary around 70.
Even though I only technically have 3GB of available VRAM, GTA V says I have 6GB, but I'm pushing its limit when running the highest possible settings. I'm still getting a decent framerate at the resolution I'm at (45 min-80 max, 55 avg), but there are two things I'm worried about: the higher resolution I'm going to be playing at when I set up my two new monitors, and the temperatures that I'm currently getting.
Would it be worth it to sell these two cards and get a GTX 970 4GB to give me more VRAM for the higher resolution, or am I better off keeping my current setup and roughing it by having to turn down some settings? Since money is an issue, I'm not really considering a GTX 980 unless I find a decent enough price, or if it is ABSOLUTELY necessary for my higher-resolution set-up.
I guess what I'm saying is, would a single 970 give me a little more headroom over my current R9 280 Crossfire setup?
Edit: Something else I overlooked is what about an R9 290X 4GB/8GB? It's a similar price point so I wouldn't be against looking at that as a single card. How does it compare to the 970 in high-resolution gaming, and as well as against my current setup?
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