Are 3x 3GB GTX 580 in SLI better than 2x 3GB GTX 590 in SLI

[ed373]

Are 3x 3GB GTX 580 in SLI better than 2x 3GB GTX 590 in SLI? I cannot decide which option to go for

 

[esrever]

niether is as good as 3x 7970 crossfire.

even 2x 7970 will probably be even with 3x 580s.

 

[thently]

They end up about the same

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=925437&mpage=1

Go with the cheapest one. But really if you have not purchased them the 600 series is about to come out and if that dissapoints the 7970 is quite a fast one. Its not as fast as I thought it would be but the king for now.

Thent

 

[ed373]

Thanks for the advice

 

[xtreme5]

3 gtx 580 are abit faster than 2 gtx590 about 7%.

 

[ed373]

Oh that's brilliant, Thanks a lot. By the way, For quad SLI, could I have 4 gtx 580?