Gamign build.

Semper · July 5, 2014

However, if the game is one of the few games that are highly demanding like Watchdogs for my case, should I go with Sli or CF?

Don't own the game (refuse to support Uplay titles), but from what I understand, Watch Dogs isn't all that demanding, it's simply a game that doesn't run well.

Other than that, it really comes down to what platform the game is optimized for, NVidia, or AMD. They're going to give relatively similar performance, for similar cards. as I said, though, if a game isn't optimized for SLI or Crossfire, it can (NOT saying it will) have adverse effects.

Edit: Gsync is an option, yes. Displayport has adaptive sync on the way, as well.

Something I think you're not realizing here, though, is that Extreme demand games are in the minority. Very few of them are going to cripple a flagship, or high-end card, unless you're running at 4k+ with ultra settings. We're not at a point where hardware can (cost-effectively, feasibly) keep up with that yet.

randomjhk · July 5, 2014

Don't own the game (refuse to support Uplay titles), but from what I understand, Watch Dogs isn't all that demanding, it's simply a game that doesn't run well.

Other than that, it really comes down to what platform the game is optimized for, NVidia, or AMD. They're going to give relatively similar performance, for similar cards. as I said, though, if a game isn't optimized for SLI or Crossfire, it can (NOT saying it will) have adverse effects.

Edit: Gsync is an option, yes. Displayport has adaptive sync on the way, as well.

Something I think you're not realizing here, though, is that Extreme demand games are in the minority. Very few of them are going to cripple a flagship, or high-end card, unless you're running at 4k+ with ultra settings. We're not at a point where hardware can (cost-effectively, feasibly) keep up with that yet.

Agreed.

Ps. What is adaptive sync? Is it something that I can use with monitors with displayport in the market now?

Semper · July 5, 2014

Adaptive sync (also referred to adaptive vsync) is essentially the same as G-sync, except that it's a universal technology by VESA. It won't be exclusive to NVidia cards.

You'll need a Displayport 1.2a compatible monitor to gain the benefit of adaptive sync.

randomjhk · July 5, 2014

Adaptive sync (also referred to adaptive vsync) is essentially the same as G-sync, except that it's a universal technology bo VESA. It won't be exclusive to NVidia cards.

You'll need a Displayport 1.2a compatible monitor to gain the benefit of adaptive sync.

I see... So both G-sync(Accept for one 24' asus monitor mod) and Adaptive sync monitors are not out there yet right?

Semper · July 5, 2014

G-Sync monitors are more or less on their way out the factory doors, at least from last time I checked in. We should seem them soon, really soon. They're going to be limited in selection, however, and will likely carry a price premium.

To my knowledge (i'm by no means an expert on display technology), no. No monitors out there today support 1.2a that I know of.

Edit: some more info on 1.2a

http://techreport.com/news/26451/adaptive-sync-added-to-displayport-spec

It would appear that the building blocks of 1.2a are in many current displays, so I may be wrong on support.