Upgrading Dual 6950

[Pud5]

I was wondering if it would be worth upgrading from dual 6950s to a single card like a 780 or amd equivalent ? Is there much of a performace boost? and  is it worth it?

 

 

 

Thanks

[wtfxmitchell]

not much, but it will draw so much less power

[Villain]

You would see a good performance increase in games that lack multi-gpu support. Though, I wouldn't exactly call it worth it. You should wait for the 9000 series or the 800 series and buy a card then, until now two 6950's are sufficient enough for pretty much any game, especially with crossfire support.

[Bluejay0]

There will be a better power efficiency, temperature readings and much more compatibility with games as it is a single GPU configuration

[Skanic]

Its almost the same performance as a 780, i would rather get a 7990 its about the same price if not cheaper.

[xAcid9]

Its almost the same performance as a 780, i would rather get a 7990 its about the same price if not cheaper.

 

I think the performance is similar to 7970 Ghz ed.

[SpenceSouth]

Nah, I wouldn't upgrade just yet.  Maybe to one of the 9000 series depending on their performance. 

[Skanic]

Yeah no point in upgrading, you should rather wait for the 9xxxx series. or 800 if you want to wait even further.