Is the 4870 x2 equal to the 280i?

[ghepetto]

If they are why does the 280i cost just as much as a 4870 x2? Why would you spend the same amount for one as you do for two?

 

[dagger]

If they are why does the 280i cost just as much as a 4870 x2? Why would you spend the same amount for one as you do for two?

By 280i did you mean gtx280? If so, 4870x2 outperforms gtx280. It also cost $530 instead of $420. No surprises there.

However the 9800gx2 does outperform gtx280 for $280.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130338
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133231
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=13
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=14
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=15
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=16
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=17
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=18
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3341&p=19

 

[roofus]

i would say the 280 is a solid step behind the x2. i dont know where your looking at prices though. i can get a 280 for 100-150 cheaper.

 

[ghepetto]

the 280 GTX is $500 on newegg

 

[dagger]

the 280 GTX is $500 on newegg

Are we talking about the same Newegg?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130365

 

[ghepetto]

So performance and price wise what should i get?

 

[dagger]

So performance and price wise what should i get?

9800gx2.

 

[ghepetto]

oh sorry i was $70 off...

 

[ghepetto]

is it possible to sli the 9800 gx2?

 

[rgsaunders]

Instead of asking people here to do all your thinking for you, try spending a little time researching, read the reviews, apply some critical judgement and make up your own mind after you have educated yourself.

 

[dagger]

is it possible to sli the 9800 gx2?

Yes, although quad sli give diminishing returns.