GTX 690 vs GTX 590

realmacoy81 · May 14, 2012, 07:04 PM

so i need help deciding whether to buy a single gtx690 or buy another gtx590 and rung it with the one i already have or get 2 gtx680..
thanks.

erocker · May 14, 2012, 07:06 PM

How would we know? What do you use your computer for? What O/S are you using? What are your computer system specifications?

Phusius · May 14, 2012, 07:16 PM

sell the 590, which still demands a decent price on ebay and get the single 690. its not like you dont have the money if u are even considering such a buy.

the54thvoid · May 14, 2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by erocker

How would we know? What do you use your computer for? What O/S are you using? What are your computer system specifications?

I sense 'pointless post' fatigue.

As to the OP, you have a GTX 590 and you're asking about buying another? Or just getting a GTX 690 or 2 GTX 680?

I would recommend you read a cross section of reviews from various sites and make up your own mind. For someone with a GTX 590 to ask for advice on what card to get next seems utterly ridiculous.

Sorry if this sounds harsh but it's like someone with a porsche asking which Supercar to buy next.

DarkOCean · May 14, 2012, 07:29 PM

Sell it and buy two gtx 670 and sli them.

Beertintedgoggles · May 14, 2012, 08:06 PM

Get another 590 and fold on it 24/7.

realmacoy81 · May 14, 2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the54thvoid

I sense 'pointless post' fatigue.

As to the OP, you have a GTX 590 and you're asking about buying another? Or just getting a GTX 690 or 2 GTX 680?

I would recommend you read a cross section of reviews from various sites and make up your own mind. For someone with a GTX 590 to ask for advice on what card to get next seems utterly ridiculous.

Sorry if this sounds harsh but it's like someone with a porsche asking which Supercar to buy next.

Was just asking for opinions..

realmacoy81 · May 14, 2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

How would we know? What do you use your computer for? What O/S are you using? What are your computer system specifications?

X58 mobo
1100w psu
6Gb 1600mhz Ram
i7 quad core 930
3 3d monitors.

erocker · May 14, 2012, 09:59 PM

Since you're using 3 3D monitors, go with best.. The GTX 690, no doubt.

D007 · May 14, 2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by erocker

Since you're using 3 3D monitors, go with best.. The GTX 690, no doubt.

Agreed, no question.. Multimonitors @ high res = 690 ftw..

radrok · May 14, 2012, 11:11 PM

I think you'd be better off with a 670 SLI, you could get 4GB versions too... makes more sense than a 690, unless you want the 690 for it's look which I completely understand

realmacoy81 · May 15, 2012, 12:25 AM

Think I'm gonna go with gtx 680 in sli.

boise49ers · May 15, 2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realmacoy81

Think I'm gonna go with gtx 680 in sli.

Do some research first. You seriously can almost match the
power with 2 GTX 670's and save $200.

washd123 · May 15, 2012, 01:21 AM

gtx 670 in SLI

cheaper, less power, cooler, same power

james888 · May 15, 2012, 01:34 AM

I personally would take dual 680's out of the equation. A 690 = dual 680's. Dual 670 will be really close. You obviously have the money, and have multi 3d monitors, go with the 690.

realmacoy81 · May 15, 2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by james888

I personally would take dual 680's out of the equation. A 690 = dual 680's. Dual 670 will be really close. You obviously have the money, and have multi 3d monitors, go with the 690.

But the 690 consist of 2 680 downclocked, so wouldn't it make sence to get 2 680.
What are your thoughts on that?.

james888 · May 15, 2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by realmacoy81

But the 690 consist of 2 680 downclocked, so wouldn't it make sence to get 2 680.
What are your thoughts on that?.

They are downclocked yes. To the best that I know, the 2 gpu's being on the same card reduces the time for the gpu's to communicate resulting in basically 680 sli performance.

As it says on the TPU 690 review, "Reaches GTX 680 SLI performance levels."
If you havn't read it already here it is: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/N...TX_690/33.html

There are pretty much equal at stock. If you plan on overclocking them sli 680 would perform better. So would 670 sli which is pretty much clock for clock with the 680. We are talking all with in 1-2%

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realmacoy81 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GTX 690 vs GTX 590 so i need help deciding whether to buy a single gtx690 or buy another gtx590 and rung it with the one i already have or get 2 gtx680.. thanks.

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erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,944 (12.77/day) Thanks: 2,793 Thanked 12,310 Times in 7,827 Posts System Specs	How would we know? What do you use your computer for? What O/S are you using? What are your computer system specifications?

May 14, 2012, 07:16 PM	#3
Phusius Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,262 (2.96/day) Thanks: 621 Thanked 380 Times in 208 Posts System Specs	sell the 590, which still demands a decent price on ebay and get the single 690. its not like you dont have the money if u are even considering such a buy.

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DarkOCean Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: on top of that big mountain on mars(e Eu) Posts: 1,420 (0.90/day) Thanks: 39 Thanked 272 Times in 234 Posts System Specs	Sell it and buy two gtx 670 and sli them.

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erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 31,944 (12.77/day) Thanks: 2,793 Thanked 12,310 Times in 7,827 Posts System Specs	Since you're using 3 3D monitors, go with best.. The GTX 690, no doubt.

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May 14, 2012, 11:11 PM	#11
radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,904 (3.30/day) Thanks: 142 Thanked 463 Times in 365 Posts System Specs	I think you'd be better off with a 670 SLI, you could get 4GB versions too... makes more sense than a 690, unless you want the 690 for it's look which I completely understand

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May 15, 2012, 12:25 AM	#12
realmacoy81 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Think I'm gonna go with gtx 680 in sli.

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May 15, 2012, 01:21 AM	#14
washd123 Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 50 (0.13/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	gtx 670 in SLI cheaper, less power, cooler, same power

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May 15, 2012, 01:34 AM	#15
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,282 (3.27/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 429 Times in 320 Posts System Specs	I personally would take dual 680's out of the equation. A 690 = dual 680's. Dual 670 will be really close. You obviously have the money, and have multi 3d monitors, go with the 690.

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