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Is the 4870 x2 equal to the 280i?

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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?

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ghepetto wrote :

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.
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Message edited by dagger on 09-27-2008 at 04:24:25 AM

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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.

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the 280 GTX is $500 on newegg

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ghepetto wrote :

the 280 GTX is $500 on newegg

Are we talking about the same Newegg?
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So performance and price wise what should i get?

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ghepetto wrote :

So performance and price wise what should i get?

9800gx2.

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oh sorry i was $70 off...

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is it possible to sli the 9800 gx2?

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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.

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ghepetto wrote :

is it possible to sli the 9800 gx2?

Yes, although quad sli give diminishing returns.

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