SLI Thoughts? 2 X 670s Maybe

[Jasp]

So built my rig over a year ago now, 3570k with a 670 SC 2GB at the core and a nice 850w PSU to leave me enough room to SLI if i want.

Now with the 670 going out of production and the fact i can't get another EVGA 670 SC 2GB their all normal or FTW editions I'm wondering if its worth picking a second one up now probably of the FTW edition, if my thoughts are correct it should default down to my SC edition clocks.

Overall I've been more then happy with the performance for the price i paid for it, i only game on one monitor at 1200p and their have only been a few games I've seen the performance drop eg bioshock inf, borderlands 2, metro 2033.

More wondering if its worth future proofing now or waiting it out till the next set of cards comes to market.

[YEHBABY]

I personally would only pick a second card up if I could pick up a secondhand bargain. You may even be able to pick up a similar spec to your current card.

For me the 2gb limit has me concerned about future game releases, particularly with the new consoles coming. It depends how long you intend to hold on to the cards though, as at your resolution you should be ok for a while yet. Longer term 12 to 18 months it might become a problem.

[Teelzebub]

@ YEHBABY didn't Simon have some issues mixing two different EVGA GTX470's? I'm using 4xEVGA GTX 670's in quad SLI not come across a game yet that I can't play on the highest settings

[Kovoet]

Yes he did and the config with Crysis was amazing but he's young he can figure that stuff out compared to you old man.

[YEHBABY]

@ YEHBABY didn't Simon have some issues mixing two different EVGA GTX470's? I'm using 4xEVGA GTX 670's in quad SLI not come across a game yet that I can't play on the highest settings

Yes he had problems mixing 3 x 670 EVGA FTW Cards with a fourth card which was a EVGA 670 SC Card. I think the problem may have been because it was 4 cards. I don't think there would have been a problem with just 2 cards.

[Teelzebub]

Tbh I doubt it was the number of GPU as I said I've got 4 of them and they all play nice together. Although he did mess with that bios on them so that might have something to do with it

[ijyt]

Personally I only ever CF/SLI once the price of another GPU is below the original price. Online auctions and the second hand market are your friend when it comes to cheap boosts to FPS.

[YEHBABY]

Personally I only ever CF/SLI once the price of another GPU is below the original price. Online auctions and the second hand market are your friend when it comes to cheap boosts to FPS.

Agreed. Does this site have a market place? Some sites do once you hit 75 to 100 posts. I can't check as I'm on my phone.

[Jasp]

It does, but non on offer at the moment. Also very few on ebay currently and brand new card can be picked up for around £250-280 depending on make model etc.

[Spreadie]

@ YEHBABY didn't Simon have some issues mixing two different EVGA GTX470's? I'm using 4xEVGA GTX 670's in quad SLI not come across a game yet that I can't play on the highest settings

I'm almost afraid to ask...

Tel, what on earth are you doing with four 670s? Are you doing nvidia surround on 1440p monitors?

[Shirty]

That's nothing mate, I'm using fifteen Titans on a bank of twelveteen 4k monitors.

[Teelzebub]

I'm almost afraid to ask...

Tel, what on earth are you doing with four 670s? Are you doing nvidia surround on 1440p monitors?

I had thought of it I would still need to get another 27"Dell for it I have two but tbh I just don't like empty PCI-E slots lol

[ijyt]

I had thought of it I would still need to get another 27"Dell for it I have two but tbh I just don't like empty PCI-E slots lol

I think PCIe slot covers might have been cheaper.

[Teelzebub]

I think PCIe slot covers might have been cheaper.

Ah but there's nowhere to plug the power cable in them

[Kovoet]

Teel with today's games is it really worth going Sli. Done crossfire but even they are not stretched except if you using multi screens

[Teelzebub]

Teel with today's games is it really worth going Sli. Done crossfire but even they are not stretched except if you using multi screens

Yea I think it's worth it I suppose it really depends on the res you're gaming at