Alright, help me decide guys.

[Noirgheos]

So, my options are:

 

970 SLI (with waterblocks and original ACX 2.0 coolers, which I'll use over the water), for my Fury + $125 on my side.

 

Or, Tri-X 290X which can overclock like a beast guaranteed for my Fury, plus $260 given to me.

 

Opinions?

 

Keep in mind this is all Canadian dollar.

[i_build_nanosuits]

sell the fury and order a 980ti

[Noirgheos]

Just now, i_build_nanosuits said:

sell the fury and order a 980ti

Tried, nobody wants to do it for just cash...

[i_build_nanosuits]

400$CAD and out the door.

[Noirgheos]

Welp, the 970 SLI guy is asking for +$200 now.

[Noirgheos]

4 minutes ago, Noirgheos said:

So, my options are:

 

970 SLI (with waterblocks and original ACX 2.0 coolers, which I'll use over the water), for my Fury + $150 on my side.

 

Or, Tri-X 290X which can overclock like a beast guaranteed for my Fury, plus $260 given to me.

 

Opinions?

Uh... then how will I get the 980 Ti? I only have $150 on me now... maybe $200.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Just now, Noirgheos said:

Welp, the 970 SLI guy is asking for +$200 now.

well yeah then buy those 2 GTX970 and then sell them and order a 980ti...simple!

[Noirgheos]

1 minute ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

well yeah then buy those 2 GTX970 and then sell them and order a 980ti...simple!

Yeah, so basically sell my Fury, pay him the cash for the 970s and waterblocks,

then sell those and grab a 980 Ti? Won't happen, I see people with 970s as cheap as $300 on Kijiji...

[Noirgheos]

Oh no guys, he put it down to 125 now, for the 970 SLI...

[Noirgheos]

That sounds like a really good deal.

[App4that]

290x, you know it overclocks and the 290x is a beast. In games that don't support SLI the 290x will walk all over the SLI. Plus extra cash.

 

That's what I'd do anyway.

[Noirgheos]

1 minute ago, App4that said:

290x, you know it overclocks and the 290x is a beast. In games that don't support SLI the 290x will walk all over the SLI. Plus extra cash.

 

That's what I'd do anyway.

Even with the guy reducing it to 125 extra for the 970 SLI? I'm taking the guy's word that it overclocks, he showed me sliders, but that doesn't mean shit all. His performance is above average in games though.

 

The 970 SLI performs like a 980 Ti when it works in games...

[App4that]

Just now, Noirgheos said:

Even with the guy reducing it to 125 extra for the 970 SLI? I'm taking the guy's word that it overclocks, he showed me sliders, but that doesn't mean shit all. His performance is above average in games though.

 

The 970 SLI performs like a 980 Ti when it works in games...

It does, but I always look at a multi graphics card set up by considering the performance of one card.

 

I'm a dick so in all honesty I'd offer to trade the 970 guy even up, worst thing that happens is they say no and you go with the 290x. But like I said I'd want the 290x anyway because those cards are awesome.

[Noirgheos]

2 minutes ago, App4that said:

It does, but I always look at a multi graphics card set up by considering the performance of one card.

 

I'm a dick so in all honesty I'd offer to trade the 970 guy even up, worst thing that happens is they say no and you go with the 290x. But like I said I'd want the 290x anyway because those cards are awesome.

Yeah, shit. 970 SLI will perform way better when it actually works. Thing is, one 290X, even stock, beats a single 970 more often than not, right?

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, App4that said:

It does, but I always look at a multi graphics card set up by considering the performance of one card.

 

I'm a dick so in all honesty I'd offer to trade the 970 guy even up, worst thing that happens is they say no and you go with the 290x. But like I said I'd want the 290x anyway because those cards are awesome.

What he said. I´d choose the 290x over the 970´s mainly just cause I want a 290x.

[Maxxtraxx]

290x is in a dead heat with the 970 in games.

[Maxxtraxx]

And 970's tend to overclock VERY well

[App4that]

Just now, Noirgheos said:

Yeah, shit. 970 SLI will perform way better when it actually works. Thing is, one 290X, even stock, beats a single 970 more often than not, right?

oh yeah. A 290x overclocked is definitely more powerful than any 970.

 

Just now, Maxxtraxx said:

290x is in a dead heat with the 970 in games.

no

[Noirgheos]

Just now, App4that said:

oh yeah. A 290x overclocked is definitely more powerful than any 970.

 

no

What about a stock 290X vs a stock 970? They should be equal right? Or the 290X wins a little.

[i_build_nanosuits]

1 minute ago, Noirgheos said:

What about a stock 290X vs a stock 970? They should be equal right? Or the 290X wins a little.

all those are slower than your fury so why do you even want to trade it for something less powerful?!

[Maxxtraxx]

2 minutes ago, App4that said:

oh yeah. A 290x overclocked is definitely more powerful than any 970.

 

no

Well check out anandtech... here... without overclocking

[App4that]

1 minute ago, Noirgheos said:

What about a stock 290X vs a stock 970? They should be equal right? Or the 290X wins a little.

Stock for stock. That would depend on the model and if "stock" included boost. Would be close though.

[Maxxtraxx]

970 is basically equal to 290x... unless your mining

[App4that]

1 minute ago, Maxxtraxx said:

Well check out anandtech... here... without overclocking

Drivers, one thing you have to give AMD is the 200 series has become more powerful over the last year. Roll back to year old drivers and the 970 has a chance.

[Noirgheos]

1 minute ago, App4that said:

Drivers, one thing you have to give AMD is the 200 series has become more powerful over the last year. Roll back to year old drivers and the 970 has a chance.

What do you mean by this? That AMD has improved over those benches and the 970 has stayed the same?