First Build.

DeathRtH · July 2, 2013

You could always ask questions on things you read on the threads. If you couldn't tell already, us LTT members are quite eager to help.

I got a question, according to this http://www.techoftomorrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/NVIDIA%20GTX%20770%20SLR%20Benchmarks%20Keynote%20JPEGs.002.jpg

Dual 760's is faster than a single 780, and ends up being cheaper, should i go with somthing like that in my build instead of a 780? im thinking if i did that i could go to using a 4770k (im thinking having a build that i can overclock in the future might be a good idea) without the price going to high, would this be a good idea?

WoodenMarker · July 2, 2013

I got a question, according to this http://www.techoftomorrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/NVIDIA%20GTX%20770%20SLR%20Benchmarks%20Keynote%20JPEGs.002.jpg

Dual 760's is faster than a single 780, and ends up being cheaper, should i go with somthing like that in my build instead of a 780? im thinking if i did that i could go to using a 4770k (im thinking having a build that i can overclock in the future might be a good idea) without the price going to high, would this be a good idea?

It depends on what you're doing. Most of the time, you're better off getting a single 770 and adding another if you need one.

The 760/780 aren't as good of bang for your buck cards as the 770.

It depends on what you're doing. If you're thinking of a new build, you might want to start a new topic in the New Builds and Planning thread.

DeathRtH · July 2, 2013

It depends on what you're doing. Most of the time, you're better off getting a single 770 and adding another if you need one.

The 760/780 aren't as good of bang for your buck cards as the 770.

It depends on what you're doing. If you're thinking of a new build, you might want to start a new topic in the New Builds and Planning thread.

Okay, well one worry i have with the 770's is the large gap in performance between the 770 and 780 in benchmarks, and i plan on pushing this PC for as long as i can.

(Looking at the 770 its about $200 USD, meaning i could only get one right now, and it would be less than a 780, where as 2 760s is in budget and better, and a 780 is although more than id like best single card performance short of a titan.

To Be entirely honest, im not looking for new options, just a verdict on SLI760s or a single 780.

and I may post a new thread soon, though it would be my 3rd and id rather not do more threads than needed.

WoodenMarker · July 2, 2013

Okay, well one worry i have with the 770's is the large gap in performance between the 770 and 780 in benchmarks, and i plan on pushing this PC for as long as i can.

(Looking at the 770 its about $200 USD, meaning i could only get one right now, and it would be less than a 780, where as 2 760s is in budget and better, and a 780 is although more than id like best single card performance short of a titan.

To Be entirely honest, im not looking for new options, just a verdict on SLI760s or a single 780.

and I may post a new thread soon, though it would be my 3rd and id rather not do more threads than needed.

If you're not planning on ever upgrading, the 760's are better than the single 780 in raw performance.

The 780 is better being a single card with less issues you would normally get from sli like compatibility, power draw, heat, and micro stuttering. You can also upgrade later if you decide to.

The thing with a 770 is that is should be more than enough for gaming on a single 1080p display. (This doesn't count auxiliary displays the game isn't displayed on.)