GPU SLI/CROSSFIRE? Buying

[Dougieman1001]

When I build a new Rig I want to have the best for my money (Who doesn't?) and Im working out what GPUs to have.

 

Im possibly going to go with 2x AMD R9 390s or 2x GTX 970s Or 2x AMD R9 290Xs...

 

Im not really sure what to go for as they are all in my budget, but I dont know all the ins-and-outs of them, Could you guys give me some pointers and your opinions?

[PlayStation 2]

390 if you really wanna do 2x setup

[Amazingasian]

390 if you have to have 2 GPU's otherwise get a 980ti.

[The Official Czex]

I would highly recommend you go with a single, powerful card rather than two less powerful cards.

[App4that]

Honestly, it's really cool to run multiple GPU's, but a giant pain in the ass with little benefit outside impressive benchmarks. But 390s scale nicely.

[Fictionvl]

Why? Just go with the best single GPU card, it's hassle free and you don't have to worry about the SLI/CF issues that come with games.

[TheSLSAMG]

The two R9 390s would be the best shot for a 2-way setup, however you can get performance that is only a bit worse without the issues of SLI/CrossFire setups by buying an R9 Fury X or GTX 980 TI (of which I would recommend the GTX 980 Ti for the extra 2GB VRAM.) That and you will be looking at about half of the power consumption, while still leaving yourself with an upgrade path in terms of GPUs. As much as I love my GTX 960s, I have no GPU upgrade path past getting an entirely new card.

[Dougieman1001]

Why? Just go with the best single GPU card, it's hassle free and you don't have to worry about the SLI/CF issues that come with games.

 

 

I would highly recommend you go with a single, powerful card rather than two less powerful cards.

 

 

390 if you have to have 2 GPU's otherwise get a 980ti.

Like what one? GTX 850ti, But what Model/Manufacturer?

 

Links?

[mikat]

When I build a new Rig I want to have the best for my money (Who doesn't?) and Im working out what GPUs to have.

 

Im possibly going to go with 2x AMD R9 390s or 2x GTX 970s Or 2x AMD R9 290Xs...

 

Im not really sure what to go for as they are all in my budget, but I dont know all the ins-and-outs of them, Could you guys give me some pointers and your opinions?

R9 295x2?

[The Official Czex]

Like what one? GTX 850ti, But what Model/Manufacturer?

 

Links?

 

ASUS STRIX /OC/ 980 Ti

 

MSI GAMING /LE/ 980 Ti

 

EVGA ACX 2.0/+ 980 Ti

 

EVGA K|NGP|N 980 Ti

 

Etc...

[Dougieman1001]

ASUS STRIX /OC/ 980 Ti

 

MSI GAMING /LE/ 980 Ti

 

EVGA ACX 2.0/+ 980 Ti

 

EVGA K|NGP|N 980 Ti

 

Etc...

Classified Evga Kingpin 980 ti?

[Amazingasian]

Like what one? GTX 850ti, But what Model/Manufacturer?

 

Links?

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=224&sort=d6&page=1

[The Official Czex]

Classified Evga Kingpin 980 ti?

 

Sure. Why not? Just about any 980 Ti is good. 

 

Also, I forgot to add the GIGABYTE 980 Ti. It's also good. As well as the ZOTAC AMP! EXTREME.

[A Guy Eating Cereal]

When I build a new Rig I want to have the best for my money (Who doesn't?) and Im working out what GPUs to have.

 

Im possibly going to go with 2x AMD R9 390s or 2x GTX 970s Or 2x AMD R9 290Xs...

 

Im not really sure what to go for as they are all in my budget, but I dont know all the ins-and-outs of them, Could you guys give me some pointers and your opinions?

As Linus has said time and time again, one better card beats two not so better cards so buy a 980ti instead of 2 970's!

Go for which ever one you like the look of and has best reviews

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=224&sort=d6&page=1

[Dougieman1001]

Sure. Why not? Just about any 980 Ti is good. 

 

Also, I forgot to add the GIGABYTE 980 Ti. It's also good. As well as the ZOTAC AMP! EXTREME

Is that build quality or for cooling?

[The Official Czex]

Is that build quality or for cooling?

The K|INGP|N has binned chips in it, so it overclocks extremely well. The GIGABYTE is a good all-rounder. And the ZOTAC is the highest factory overclocked.