670 SLI, 780 or 780 TI

[Fluffmeister]

I found this interesting regarding BF4 performance and VRAM usage.

http://www.legitreviews.com/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-760-4gb-video-card-review-2gb-4gb_129062/4

I don't really buy into VRAM being a major limiting factor either.

 

[FX-GMC]

I found this interesting regarding BF4 performance and VRAM usage.

http://www.legitreviews.com/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-760-4gb-video-card-review-2gb-4gb_129062/4

I don't really buy into VRAM being a major limiting factor either.

That is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Durvelle27]

Actually I do

And yet Reayth and I still get better FPS.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

And yet Reayth and I still get better FPS.

Obviously. you have the horse power of 2 GPUs vs 1. I bet your guys minimum fps is lower then mine.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I found this interesting regarding BF4 performance and VRAM usage.

http://www.legitreviews.com/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-760-4gb-video-card-review-2gb-4gb_129062/4

I don't really buy into VRAM being a major limiting factor either.

LOL fail. Anyone with decent knowledge of vram would know that with 4gb 760, 670, 770s, 680s or any card for that matter that has more memory tacked on by vendors than what Nvidia has speced, most of the time you will run into overall gpu grunt issues first. You also run into issues of increased memory latency. That is mostly why you see these kind of cards not gaining much from the extra memory.

Better off with a faster overall card, and usually that comes with more memory bandwidth and higher capacity.

 

[phanbuey]

Yeah I average over 110. Which is well past the refresh rate. COME AT ME BRO!

What? no 144Hz monitor? PSHhhh...

 

[Fluffmeister]

LOL fail. Anyone with decent knowledge of vram would know that with 4gb 760, 670, 770s, 680s or any card for that matter that has more memory tacked on by vendors than what Nvidia has speced, most of the time you will run into overall gpu grunt issues first. You also run into issues of increased memory latency. That is mostly why you see these kind of cards not gaining much from the extra memory.

Better off with a faster overall card, and usually that comes with more memory bandwidth and higher capacity.

Tacked on memory, ahhh this sounds awesome, please tell me more.

I do ultimately agree though that underlying GPU grunt is more important, I say that everytime someone brings up this 2GB isn't enough nonsense.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Tacked on memory, ahhh this sounds awesome, please tell me more.

I do ultimately agree though that underlying GPU grunt is more important, I say that everytime someone brings up this 2GB isn't enough nonsense.

Try playing Skyrim modded with 2k and 4k textures. 2Gb is not enough in that case, and 4gb variations of the same card wont help much. better off with a overall much more powerful card.

 

[Fluffmeister]

Try playing Skyrim modded with 2k and 4k textures. 2Gb is not enough in that case, and 4gb variations of the same card wont help much. better off with a overall much more powerful card.

I'm happy to debunk some myths with Skyrim too, link me to some texture mods known to push beyond 2GB and I'll try it out.

 

[cadaveca]

I'm happy to debunk some myths with Skyrim too, link me to some texture mods known to push beyond 2GB and I'll try it out.

Ask Crazyeyesreaper. He'll hook ya up.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I'm happy to debunk some myths with Skyrim too, link me to some texture mods known to push beyond 2GB and I'll try it out.

It is more of a problem when you combine mods. like skyrim hd 2k, then the flora overhaul, then add 4k mountain textures, etc.

On top of that add AA and Nvidia controller AF, and the op is running 1440p. 2gb is not enough!

 

[TheMailMan78]

What? no 144Hz monitor? PSHhhh...

Yeah I know. I need a new monitor.......BUT FIRST I need a mSATA SSD for my OS. My new board has a whole and I must stick something in it.

 

[Fluffmeister]

Ask Crazyeyesreaper. He'll hook ya up.

It is more of a problem when you combine mods. like skyrim hd 2k, then the flora overhaul, then add 4k mountain textures, etc.

Good stuff, just checked quickly anyway and gaming @ 1440P, Ultra, 8x MSAA I'm already basically maxing out my VRAM usage, although it remains at 60FPS

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Yeah I know. I need a new monitor.......BUT FIRST I need a mSATA SSD for my OS. My new board has a whole and I must stick something in it.

I wouldnt bother running a 120hz 144hz monitor lol. Dave and I were talking about that in TS, and its just dumb. you pretty much have to run at 120fps or higher in everything for it to benefit, if you are under, it runs just like if you were under 60fps on a 60hz screen. Its all just a marketting stunt by monitor manufactures imo.

Also is that your way of saying, you haven't used your trouser muscle in a while?

 

[TheMailMan78]

I wouldnt bother running a 120hz 144hz monitor lol. Dave and I were talking about that in TS, and its just dumb. you pretty much have to run at 120fps or higher in everything for it to benefit, if you are under, it runs just like if you were under 60fps on a 60hz screen. Its all just a marketting stunt by monitor manufactures imo.

Also is that your way of saying, you haven't used your trouser muscle in a while?

Honestly I want to try a G-sync monitor.

 

[phanbuey]

I wouldnt bother running a 120hz 144hz monitor lol. Dave and I were talking about that in TS, and its just dumb. you pretty much have to run at 120fps or higher in everything for it to benefit, if you are under, it runs just like if you were under 60fps on a 60hz screen. Its all just a marketting stunt by monitor manufactures imo.

Also is that your way of saying, you haven't used your trouser muscle in a while?

honestly the 144hz doesnt tear nearly as noticeably as the 60hz even if running way under 144fps - the tearing is so fast that you literally cannot see it.

Try it - you will see. also when you run 90 fps you get all 90 fps, instead of screen torn 60.

 

[Aquinus]

I feel bad for the Op. TMM kind of hijacked his thread and filled it with a combination of awesome and stupid, I'm not quite sure which one is gaining ground, but there is a lot of awesome stupidity in this thread.

To attempt to stay on topic (which will be short lived, I'm sure,) a second 670 would be the cost effective option. If you're going to go with a new card all together, go big or go home and get the 780 Ti.

Edit: I think TMM scared the OP away.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Honestly I want to try a G-sync monitor.

Yep thats what im holding out for till i go 1440p. G sync ips 1440p

 

[phanbuey]

I feel bad for the Op. TMM kind of hijacked his thread and filled it with a combination of awesome and stupid, I'm not quite sure which one is gaining ground, but there is a lot of awesome stupidity in this thread.

To attempt to stay on topic (which will be short lived, I'm sure,) a second 670 would be the cost effective option. If you're going to go with a new card all together, go big or go home and get the 780 Ti.

Edit: I think TMM scared the OP away.

The OP already made his decision it i think... we're just trying to keep the awesome stupid flowing.

 

[roki977]

Buy nice gtx 780 GHZ ed. and you will have card fast as 780Ti or 290x for less money. MSI Gaming 780 is great, very silent and very cool but its not OCed like GHZ, doesnt mean you cant do it manually. 670 Sli is not that future proof, more power, more heat and driver problems in some games for sure. 780 Ti only if you swim in money. Overclocked versions are the fastest GPUs around but they cost. I am for 780 at this point. Just read GHZ reviews and how fast they factory OC GPU is and still cool and silent. Only 10$ premium over ref. like Gaming..

 

[T9]

Buy nice gtx 780 GHZ ed. and you will have card fast as 780Ti or 290x for less money. MSI Gaming 780 is great, very silent and very cool but its not OCed like GHZ, doesnt mean you cant do it manually. 670 Sli is not that future proof, more power, more heat and driver problems in some games for sure. 780 Ti only if you swim in money. Overclocked versions are the fastest GPUs around but they cost. I am for 780 at this point. Just read GHZ reviews and how fast they factory OC GPU is and still cool and silent. Only 10$ premium over ref. like Gaming..

I'm considering the EVGA Classified 780. Trying to decide if it's worth the extra $50 over the regular SC ACX version....or another brand like ASUS DC2.

 

[Durvelle27]

I'm considering the EVGA Classified 780. Trying to decide if it's worth the extra $50 over the regular SC ACX version....or another brand like ASUS DC2.

It defintely is

 

[TheMailMan78]

I'm considering the EVGA Classified 780. Trying to decide if it's worth the extra $50 over the regular SC ACX version....or another brand like ASUS DC2.

EVGA makes good stuff man. I love em. I've owned a few. They are also an American company so if your located in the states and happen to need an RMA they are superb from what I have read......However I have never had to RMA a EVGA yet personally. I recommend them for NVIDIA GPU's. Their mobos I have no idea.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

I have a EVGA 780ti with the ACX heatsink. I am very satisfied with it. It's quieter at 100% fan speed than my previous reference HD7970 was at 50% fan speed and keeps my card under 74'c no matter what I do.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

I'm considering the EVGA Classified 780. Trying to decide if it's worth the extra $50 over the regular SC ACX version....or another brand like ASUS DC2.

The 780 Classified is definitely worth it. Its the best 780 available, especially if you want to overclock.