2 graphics cards better then 1?

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camlam999

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I have 2 GTX 560's, intel core i3-4150 and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, i can run almost any game without problems on high and at 60fps on low or medium, the arguments seem to be, 2 graphics cards are cheaper and stronger but take up more slots. so are 2 GTX 560's stronger then a GTX 570? or 560Ti? i know that 1GB + 1GB doesnt equal 2GB with graphics cards, i believe GTX 560's only have 1GB, not 100% i play gta v ignoring the limit of 1GB memory and use 1.5GB it was 2GB but that with all the mods started to lag the game so downed the graphics and runs smooth.
i saw someone selling a GTX 760 for $150(aud) and would that be better then 2 GTX 560's? and something that may seem stupid, would a GTX 560 and 760 work together?.... sorry if thats beyond retarded, i just know a few names to a few things...
 
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Okay, here are the basics: To make use of SLI, you need two of the SAME GPU. That means, you need a 560 and another 560. You can't use a 560 and a 570. What you can mix and match, however, are the brands. That means if you have a GTX 560 made by MSI, you can pick up another 560 made by ASUS or whoever and they'll work in tandem. just make sure you use a flexible bridge, because the cards might be diffrent heights. In addition, the 5 series is 4 generations old. I'd NEVER recommend getting another 560. Sell your current one and buy something from the 9 or 10 series. Newer cards also tend to be more power efficient, so you can save some money on your electrical bill as well.
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Depends.. If you already have a card then it makes sense to buy a second card. Most people argue that some games do not support SLi or Crossfire.. but that's mostly only true with very old games. New AAA games that are released now usually have multi-card support within a week or two of their release dates.
 
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Okay, here are the basics: To make use of SLI, you need two of the SAME GPU. That means, you need a 560 and another 560. You can't use a 560 and a 570. What you can mix and match, however, are the brands. That means if you have a GTX 560 made by MSI, you can pick up another 560 made by ASUS or whoever and they'll work in tandem. just make sure you use a flexible bridge, because the cards might be diffrent heights. In addition, the 5 series is 4 generations old. I'd NEVER recommend getting another 560. Sell your current one and buy something from the 9 or 10 series. Newer cards also tend to be more power efficient, so you can save some money on your electrical bill as well.
 
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