Dual GTX 970 vs Single GTX 980

[AsrielDreemurr]

A'ight. Between the two, which would perform the best on 1080p panel? Which solution would be quietest? And, finally, which would have the least heat output? (If you answer, please list pros and cons to make it easier for me :3)

[Kobathor]

Single 980 for less heat. The two 970s would be way more powerful, but you're paying more, using more electricity, producing more heat ect. I'd get a 980 if you have the budget.

 

Hey, this is on B-Stock. INSANE GPU. http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-3987-RX If you have $429 I'd jump on this deal.

[ZetZet]

970x2 would be much faster, but 980ti is a better choice instead of 2x970

[AnnoyedShelf]

A'ight. Between the two, which would perform the best on 1080p panel? Which solution would be quietest? And, finally, which would have the least heat output? (If you answer, please list pros and cons to make it easier for me :3)

I'd go for the single 980.  Not only will you get less heat, but you won't experience stutter in games with poor SLI support.

[ReesZRB]

Dual GTX 970,

Pros:

Better performance per dollar

Faster than single GTX 980

Same price as the GTX 980

 

Cons:

2 Cards will need more power

Heat... well depends on your config

 

Go for the Dual GTX 970, I would say

[warzkaz]

go big or go 970

gtx 980ti or gtx 970

 

[ZetZet]

Dual GTX 970,

Same price as the GTX 980

since when?

[TarPitGaming]

I have a dual 970 setup and it works great

[Guest]

People, I am certain he is talking about a regular 980 and not a TI.

[MadyTehWolfie]

For 1080p two 970's is overkill just go for a 980.

[Arwanell]

970 SLI crushes 980

it even beats 980ti

 

if you can live with dual GPU issues(time to fix/set up everything)

then go for it

[AsrielDreemurr]

People, I am certain he is talking about a regular 980 and not a TI.

Yep. I get the picture anyway ;3;