Which is better 560ti or 570

[ryswinton]

For a $70 price difference is dual 570s worth it or should i save the $70 and go with dual 560ti?

 

[jyjjy]

If you are talking about a dual card setup(SLI/Crossfire) the HD6950 2GB is the way to go in that price range IMO. The extra memory helps get the most out of such a large amount of processing power, especially at high resolutions/on triple monitor setups.

 

[ryswinton]

Yes i am talking about sli/crossfire set up but will only be on a single monitor. This is for a new build i am thinking about. Are you saying dual HD6950s 2gb or just 1 off them in place of dual cards?

 

[jyjjy]

Well, if your monitor is standard HD(1080p) then just one HD6950 should do very well(as would just one of the other cards you mention.) I would just get one then decide when/if you need another. If you do end up needing/wanting two cards then it is best to have the 2GB on the HD6950 IMO.

 

[ryswinton]

looking at the dual 6950 2gb would save me about $120 are the equal to the dual 570 in performance?

 

[ryswinton]

I do like the idea of triple monitors but that would be a ways down the road. But i will be buying a new 24" or so monitor for this build

 

[jjb8675309]

from what I've seen/heard around the forums, 6950 crossfire is the way to go for price/performance, just make sure you have the rig to run/accommodate it

 

[jyjjy]

Here are some numbers;
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/crossfire-sli-3-way-scaling,2865-9.html

 

[ryswinton]

Ok you sold me thanks for the help

 

[ryswinton]

Best answer selected by ryswinton.

 

[jyjjy]

I still recommend just getting one for now then deciding if you really need a second.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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