2x GTX 980 in SLI or 1x GTX 980 Ti?

[Naiseeke]

I just upgrade my rig to the following: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PpL3Vn

 

I already had the GTX 980 before I upgraded the rest of the PC (The graphics card is the only thing left from the old rig).  I game using a 144hz monitor that I left in the parts list.

 

My question is whether I should upgrage to a 980 Ti or just go with a second GTX 980 in SLI?  I have never done SLI before.  I understand that the performance of two 980's in SLI would likely exceed what a single 980 Ti could do, but I don't know if the inherent drawbacks of SLI would be worth it.  Any tips?

[Zeinone]

980 ti

[That13thGuy]

980 ti, sli is almost never worth it both money wise and due to powerconsumption.

[Senzelian]

I generally like my 980s in SLI, but I can understand why people want a single card instead of two.
In your case I would probably sell the 980 and buy a 980Ti.

[Naiseeke]

5 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

I generally like my 980s in SLI, but I can understand why people want a single card instead of two.
In your case I would probably sell the 980 and buy a 980Ti.

What makes you favor the 980's in SLI over the 980ti?  I am looking to upgrade because I am finding that the single 980 is struggling to push 144 fps in several games that I play.  Edit: At ultra settings.

[jpgrandi]

Do you really need all those fps? If not, I would advise you not to upgrade until the next generation of GPUs. 

[Moonzy]

pretty much the same discussion

 

 

[Naiseeke]

Just now, jpgrandi said:

Do you really need all those fps? If not, I would advise you not to upgrade until the next generation of GPUs. 

Well, I got the 144hz monitor because I liked gaming at 144fps...so I would say yeah.

[jpgrandi]

Just now, Naiseeke said:

Well, I got the 144hz monitor because I liked gaming at 144fps...so I would say yeah.

But, if you're not some e-sports competitor who needs to practice at 144fps, I think it's more frugal to wait for a GTX 1080 or however they will call it.

[Lord-Anubis]

It's not about the inherent drawbacks of SLI (Which I think are greatly exaggerated) but its that you're still stuck with 4gb of Vram, and 2x 980's really only come out relatively close to 1 980ti in terms of graphics power.

It's best to get a 980ti now, then when you can afford it, get another, if you need it.

[Senzelian]

1 hour ago, Naiseeke said:

What makes you favor the 980's in SLI over the 980ti?  I am looking to upgrade because I am finding that the single 980 is struggling to push 144 fps in several games that I play.  Edit: At ultra settings.

When I bought my 980s there weren't any 980Tis, that's why I have two of those.
Also they just perform a ton better.