Should I upgrade my GPU OR buy another GPU and SLI?

Code Phox · Oct 12, 2016

Here are my PCs spec:

GPU - MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 OC 2GB GDDR5
CPU - Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz 6MB Cache Quad-Core
MotherBoard - MSI Computer Corp. Motherboard ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z87-G45 GAMING
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3 1600 MHz PC3 12800 240-Pin DDR3
PowerSuply - Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified

My question is this.. I will probably upgrade my RAM next with an aditional 8GB for a total of 16GB.. Next, I will need to decide on a GPU upgrade as I think my CPU is just fine.

Would you recommend me buying a newer/higher power GPU OOORRRR would I be able to buy another MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 OC 2GB GDDR5 GPU and SLI them? I believe my Motherboard supports SLI

Thank you! I'm prepping for Battlefield 1 and I havn't upgraded my PC sense I built it in 2014!

Justiceinacan · Oct 12, 2016

I think a fresher video card will outdo any sli of a previous generation, save for some cards like a 980 Ti or something really good for it's time released.

Any Pascal card should be better, I think.

elbert · Oct 12, 2016

You should pick up a 1060 6G as it would blow away 2 760's in sli.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487275

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1745?vs=1771

frank_hnd · Oct 12, 2016

yeah, definitely go for the best single GPU you can afford.
the rest of your rig is fine. upgrade in this order:

1. GPU
2. RAM
3. PSU (something Gold 80 Plus)

Code Phox · Oct 12, 2016

elbert :

Thank you Elbert! This card costs around the same as another GTX 760 would cost AND it performs far better as you claim! Maybe this will be a good option for SLI in the future?

also, I'm a big fan of MSI now because the current GPU has served me so well.
Which one would you recommend?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127963&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSA-_-CategoryPages-_-NA&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvve_BRDmg9Kt9ufO15EBEiQAKoc6qqk3M3lGKjJL_wIJQWq2_zPYeAxzs13ge_jsmQ_SukwaAqra8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Mousemonkey · Oct 13, 2016

Code Phox :

elbert :

Thank you Elbert! This card costs around the same as another GTX 760 would cost AND it performs far better as you claim! Maybe this will be a good option for SLI in the future?

also, I'm a big fan of MSI now because the current GPU has served me so well.
Which one would you recommend?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127963&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSA-_-CategoryPages-_-NA&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvve_BRDmg9Kt9ufO15EBEiQAKoc6qqk3M3lGKjJL_wIJQWq2_zPYeAxzs13ge_jsmQ_SukwaAqra8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

The GTX1060 is not SLi capable so if you do get one you will have to drop any plans for SLi'ing in the future.

elbert · Oct 13, 2016

Actually you can run 2 1060's in windows 10 using multigpu dx12. Its limited in games atm but should be an option down the road.
http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2519-gtx-1060-sli-benchmark-in-ashes-multi-gpu

Mousemonkey · Oct 13, 2016

elbert :

If by "limited" you mean one single title then yes, I don't recall seeing any mention anywhere of other titles.

Don't Read Too Far Into This

First off, again, it is not possible to actually join two GTX 1060s in any legitimate fashion. There are no SLI fingers, and Ashes is among the only titles that actually supports a form of explicit multi-GPU with Dx12. If you really, really wanted to play Ashes and only that game, then we suppose it'd be worth looking into. But outside of that specific use case, this is about the only testable scenario we presently have that is widely known to gaming..

elbert · Oct 13, 2016

Mousemonkey :

elbert :

If by "limited" you mean one single title then yes, I don't recall seeing any mention anywhere of other titles.

Don't Read Too Far Into This

First off, again, it is not possible to actually join two GTX 1060s in any legitimate fashion. There are no SLI fingers, and Ashes is among the only titles that actually supports a form of explicit multi-GPU with Dx12. If you really, really wanted to play Ashes and only that game, then we suppose it'd be worth looking into. But outside of that specific use case, this is about the only testable scenario we presently have that is widely known to gaming..

Yup its going to take time. Vulkan is also working on multi gpu. Not only for the 1060 but also mixed cards using an amd with a Nvidia. Its coming its just going to take time.

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