Are two GTX 960s (4gb) a good choice for intense triple monitor gaming?

[tonynuaman]

I plan to upgrade my computer to SLI two GTX 960s and I'm wondering if this'll be enough for demanding games like gta v, fc4, dying light etc. with nvidia surround on three 1080p monitors. Should I go higher or will this card get the job done? I plan to run these games on high settings or better at the very least, also.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Either wait for a 4GB version to come out, or go with the 970. Combining each card gives you 4GB of physical memory, but your SLI setup will still only see 2GB (the RAM doesn't add on to each other, they act like one unit).

2 GB won't be enough for 5760x1080.

 

[spentshells]

I quality aftermarket 970 would be a better deal and perform close.

 

[tonynuaman]

Either wait for a 4GB version to come out, or go with the 970. Combining each card gives you 4GB of physical memory, but your SLI setup will still only see 2GB (the RAM doesn't add on to each other, they act like one unit).

2 GB won't be enough for 5760x1080.

I didn't mean 4gb combined, probably should've stated that. Are you sure the card doesn't come in a 4gb model? I believe that's what I saw when researching it, but it's hard to tell at this point.

 

[closetwhisperer1]

Also, sli 960's seem to not scale worth a crap?-http://www.techspot.com/review/948-geforce-gtx-960-sli-performance/ Might be a driver issue though.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

There were a lot of speculative articles released before the 960 came out that were saying the 960 would have 4 GB and a 256-bit bus, but there aren't any yet. I've only seen 2GB with 128-bit.

 

[ALDJ1]

Either wait for a 4GB version to come out, or go with the 970. Combining each card gives you 4GB of physical memory, but your SLI setup will still only see 2GB (the RAM doesn't add on to each other, they act like one unit).

2 GB won't be enough for 5760x1080.

I didn't mean 4gb combined, probably should've stated that. Are you sure the card doesn't come in a 4gb model? I believe that's what I saw when researching it, but it's hard to tell at this point.

I myself am stuck on a GTX 960, or boosting my spending money, and grabbing a GTX 970. The 4GB is not available, if it will ever be created. If you have the money, the GTX 970 would be better than the GTX 960 SLI.

 

[tonynuaman]

That's disappointing, guess I'll have to pool my money and go for higher end. Thanks for the feedback y'all

 

[ALDJ1]

That's disappointing, guess I'll have to pool my money and go for higher end. Thanks for the feedback y'all

You are welcome! and just look at it this way, sometime in the future when you have the money come back around, you can go with SLI GTX 970 if your heart oh-so desires

 

[macleod84]

what load of bull.
ive got a triple monitor setup and currently using a single 2gb 960.
i play cod ghosts alot and at 90fps my settings went from medium/high to medium/low. dont look any different
skyrim still maxed out on all the settings vsync on 75fps
bo3 looks abit shit but still plays on low 75fps vsync on.