i have two gts 285s in sli was thinking of getting a 680 but

skellattarr · Oct 20, 2012, 08:46 PM

was thinking of getting a 680 but it would take me a very long time to save the money. would one 660 gtx be better then two 285s in sli or should i just keep saving for a 680 it would take me about five months?

UbErN00b · Oct 20, 2012, 08:53 PM

I believe a 660ti would be better than SLI 285's not to mention the power savings and less heat plus the inclusion of newer technologies like DX11 etc you would get from the 660ti. Just look at some 660 reviews and compare the numbers with your own for instance: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/M...Edition/1.html

newtekie1 · Oct 20, 2012, 08:57 PM

I do believe the GTX660 would be faster than the two GTX285s in SLI. However, I'd wait a few months, maybe until right after the holidays and try to get a GTX670. The price on the GTX670 has fallen pretty quickly recently, they can now be had for $340, I'd say start saving now, and pick up a GTX670 when they drop below $300.

Crap Daddy · Oct 20, 2012, 08:57 PM

Things will change in 5 months time so I'd suggest to keep saving. The GTX660 would be more or less on par with your SLI. The only justifiable jump in performance from your setup (apart from DX11 features) comes from the GTX670 which can be had now for as low as 340$ after rebates.

Phusius · Oct 20, 2012, 09:08 PM

I got my Sapphire 7950 for $269.99 after rebates on Newegg free ship no tax, OC'ed to 1100/1500 and according to benches that's on par if not better in some games the GTX 680/7970 Ghz edition.

Sell the 285's, on Ebay or something, offset the cost a lot.

skellattarr · Oct 20, 2012, 09:09 PM

thanks for the reply's i think if i can try to be patient wich is hard i will try to wait and get the 680. a friend of mine just got the 660 gtx and he was blown away by its performance in the game rift and battle field 3 so i was wondering.

Phusius · Oct 20, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skellattarr

thanks for the reply's i think if i can try to be patient wich is hard i will try to wait and get the 680. a friend of mine just got the 660 gtx and he was blown away by its performance in the game rift and battle field 3 so i was wondering.

Why so set on a Nvidia GPU? You obviously don't mind AMD your using their fail chip... :P

skellattarr · Oct 20, 2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phusius

Why so set on a Nvidia GPU? You obviously don't mind AMD your using their fail chip... :P

ya i was thiking about getting a amd card to i just mite do that.

neatfeatguy · Oct 23, 2012, 05:25 AM

A GTX 570 runs roughly 10-15% better then dual GTX 280s in SLI. I'd suggest nothing shy of a card that can dish out GTX 580 performance at a minimum to make it worth upgrading. This way you get a bump in performance, drop in power use and less heat generated.

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UbErN00b Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ingerland Posts: 222 (0.87/day) Thanks: 36 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts System Specs	I believe a 660ti would be better than SLI 285's not to mention the power savings and less heat plus the inclusion of newer technologies like DX11 etc you would get from the 660ti. Just look at some 660 reviews and compare the numbers with your own for instance: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/M...Edition/1.html

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skellattarr Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: midway city ca Posts: 500 (0.28/day) Thanks: 32 Thanked 68 Times in 53 Posts System Specs	thanks for the reply's i think if i can try to be patient wich is hard i will try to wait and get the 680. a friend of mine just got the 660 gtx and he was blown away by its performance in the game rift and battle field 3 so i was wondering.

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