Second GTX 760, or a GTX 970?

[BenTheSciGuy]

So, with the release of the new 900 series cards, and the want for more power, I am thinking of an upgrade. But the dilemma is that I can probably sell my ASUS 760 for ~150 USD and buy a 970 for ~350ish USD (Non-reference of course), while another 760 will cost me 200 USD, leading to both options having the same price in the end. Also, 2x 760's and one 970 will have similar raw performance (Passmark scores, considering a close to 100% scaling in 2x SLI), with the 760's with a small possible advantage. So, what would be the best choice in your opinion? For example the new 900 series support DX12, but I do not know how much of an impact that will lead to in the long run.

[AnnoyedShelf]

The 970 for sure. Less power, less heat, for roughly the same amount of raw processing power.

[alby800]

970

 

Reasons (without knowing the rest of your system):

• Quieter
• Cooler
• Don't need to upgrade to SLI capable Motherboard (depends on the rest of the system)
• Don't need to upgrade Power Supply (depends on the rest of the system)

 

760 SLI

 

Reasons why (without knowing the rest of your system):

• Looks baddass
• Bragging rights

[Feronix]

Not to mention that some games just don't like SLI. Also, less noise ^

[Nikeshp79]

970 easily IMO

[BenTheSciGuy]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, looks like 970 all the way.

 

970

 

Reasons (without knowing the rest of your system):

• Quieter
• Cooler
• Don't need to upgrade to SLI capable Motherboard (depends on the rest of the system)
• Don't need to upgrade Power Supply (depends on the rest of the system)

 

760 SLI

 

Reasons why (without knowing the rest of your system):

• Looks baddass
• Bragging rights

I do have a sexy system. :3 650D, Sabertooth Z97, H100i, AX860i(mega overkill), 4770k, black Vengeance Pro, Sammy 840 pro, and a WD Green. So basically it's an all black system.

[alby800]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, looks like 970 all the way.

I do have a sexy system. :3 650D, Sabertooth Z97, H100i, AX860i(mega overkill), 4770k, black Vengeance Pro, Sammy 840 pro, and a WD Green. So basically it's an all black system.

You won't need to worry about 3 and 4 for the 970 as your system already supports it, I would still go for they 970 as you could still upgrade to sli 970 if you wanted EVEN MORE POWAR. 

 

Also one thing I forgot to mention is that some games don't like SLI and simply will perform better with single gpu solutions

[BenTheSciGuy]

You won't need to worry about 3 and 4 for the 970 as your system already supports it, I would still go for they 970 as you could still upgrade to sli 970 if you wanted EVEN MORE POWAR. 

 

Also one thing I forgot to mention is that some games don't like SLI and simply will perform better with single gpu solutions

Yup, I know that my motherboard supports SLI, that's why I had 2x760's as a choice. What higher-end motherboards don't support SLI or Crossfire these days?

[alby800]

What higher-end motherboards don't support SLI or Crossfire these days?