Dual geforce gtx 560 ti vs gtx 680

[zbl3kf]

I am building a new gaming computer. I have been reading lots of reviews and checking prices for a few weeks. What i have been told so far is to ether get 2 gtx 560 ti or get 1 gtx 680. buying 2 gtx 560ti will cost me only $300 and a 680 will be around $460.00. The game i will be playing most is call of duty black ops 2.

 

[samuelohagan]

None of the above

If you are not planning to overclock, a Radeon hd 7870 is an excellent choice for $200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102983

If you are planning to overclock a gtx 670 can reach 680 speeds for $300


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133452

Also a 670 comes with Assassins Creed 3

 

[samuelohagan]

Also what is you resolution, because if you are playing at 1280 by 1024, a gtx 670 will be overkill.

 

[NV88]

680 hands down. At 1200p very few games will really push it. Metro 2033 and Arma II comes to mind. The rest will be maxed out.

 

[djangoringo]

2x 660 gtx sli

 

[nate5532]

I would not do a lower end sli configuration. I would go for a single 670 or a 680. SLI configurations will make a lot more heat, and you may need to upgrade your power supply to handle 2 hungry cards. Going for a single and more powerful card would also offer you expandability in the future.