is GTX 280 SLI still worth?

legends84 · Aug 26, 2011, 06:31 AM

Hello guys

I have a friend currently using GTX280 SLI gaming rig.. and he don't know whether to upgrade yet or not, and its a tough decision for me also to make.. so I want to ask you guys opinions if his gpu setup can still be powerful until the next gen nvidia cards?

his specs are

i7 2600k
asus maximus 4 extreme
8gb g-skill ripjaws ddr3 2000mhz
2x XFX gtx280
24'' LCD @ 1980-1020
thanks guys

timta2 · Aug 26, 2011, 06:39 AM

What resolution is he playing at? I would think so unless he is playing a demanding game or games at really high resolution. What is he playing?

rickss69 · Aug 26, 2011, 06:40 AM

Absolutely! I still have my water cooled 280's and yes they are still monsters.

legends84 · Aug 26, 2011, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timta2

What resolution is he playing at? I would think so unless he is playing a demanding game or games at really high resolution. What is he playing?

he plays @ 1980-1020.. mostly he plays games like crysis/crysis2, battlefield, mafia II and COD

majestic12 · Aug 26, 2011, 08:30 AM

If the games still run smoothly at desired settings, there shouldn't be a need for an upgrade. Maybe a GTX 680/690 when they come out could be nice if the itch to get newer equipment grows enough. Those 280s in tandem pack a decent punch still.

Bo$$ · Aug 26, 2011, 09:04 AM

yes, they are perfect still

Crap Daddy · Aug 26, 2011, 09:24 AM

Does he like how the games are playing on his rig? Does he have money for an upgrade? Don't know if he can sell the cards. Anyway, apart from DX11 280x2 can handle pretty much everything that's out there. Until the next gen Nvidia cards are out, that's gonna be next year in spring probably I can think of only one game that'll be out and be really taxing and that's BF3. But I expect that he'll be able to go on high settings (not ultra) with acceptable framerates especially since he has a great CPU.

Bo$$ · Aug 26, 2011, 09:27 AM

actually i went from GTX280 SLI to gtx570 there was no noticable difference in anything

legends84 · Aug 26, 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

Does he like how the games are playing on his rig? Does he have money for an upgrade? Don't know if he can sell the cards. Anyway, apart from DX11 280x2 can handle pretty much everything that's out there. Until the next gen Nvidia cards are out, that's gonna be next year in spring probably I can think of only one game that'll be out and be really taxing and that's BF3. But I expect that he'll be able to go on high settings (not ultra) with acceptable framerates especially since he has a great CPU.

thanks

.. for now he don't have the budget to upgrade the gpu as he already use all the money to upgrade from socket AM2+ to sandy bridge and new LCD.. and he prefer to change to new graphic card around Q2 next year..

JrRacinFan · Aug 26, 2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by legends84

thanks

.. for now he don't have the budget to upgrade the gpu as he already use all the money to upgrade from socket AM2+ to sandy bridge and new LCD.. and he prefer to change to new graphic card around Q2 next year..

His upgrade will be a long way off. I propose that is still a little soon. I'm guessing September next year would be the ideal time to retire those 280's if being a heavy gamer.

Aug 26, 2011, 06:31 AM	#1
legends84 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jitra, Malaysia Posts: 239 (0.15/day) Thanks: 105 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	is GTX 280 SLI still worth? Hello guys I have a friend currently using GTX280 SLI gaming rig.. and he don't know whether to upgrade yet or not, and its a tough decision for me also to make.. so I want to ask you guys opinions if his gpu setup can still be powerful until the next gen nvidia cards? his specs are i7 2600k asus maximus 4 extreme 8gb g-skill ripjaws ddr3 2000mhz 2x XFX gtx280 24'' LCD @ 1980-1020 thanks guys Last edited by legends84; Aug 26, 2011 at 06:42 AM.

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