4870x2 or GTX 295?

[Sassa]

Nope, i dont think so, you can do something like the QuadSLI=QuadCF(?)
linking two dual core gfx

I think he is right...

 

[skunksmash]

Ok, just one more quick question.
Can i make Crossfire with 4870x2 and a 4870
They are both the same right? but one is Factory Crossfired. I think.

yes.... it is possible to run a 4870x2 & a 4870 in ''TriFire'' (3-way CFX)

 

[Sassa]

yes.... it is possible to run a 4870x2 & a 4870 in ''TriFire'' (3-way CFX)

Hmmmm:huh::huh::huh:
Possible

 

[ratePV]

yes.... it is possible to run a 4870x2 & a 4870 in ''TriFire'' (3-way CFX)

if the comp treats the 4870x2 as two gfx and the single cored 4870
as the third then maybe yes, but its a bit of a gamble by me...

Geeez your avatar gives me da creeps!

EDIT: I take the idea of only QuadCFX back, it is possible to link two gfx(4870x2
and 4870x1 (but i dont thinks its possile for SLI too)

 

[AlexRD]

Ok, so i've spoken to the manufacturer and he told me i could upgrade to a GTX 295 for 50 $. Is it now worth it?

 

[skunksmash]

this might be worth a look.....

a GTX295 Review which is actually pitted against a 4870x2 + 4870 in ''Trifire''

 

[AlexRD]

this might be worth a look.....

a GTX295 Review which is actually pitted against a 4870x2 + 4870 in ''Trifire''

If the money wouldn't be any trouble, which one would you pick?
And, the one im receiving is not in Trifire. Is only a single 4870x2.

 

[skunksmash]

If the money wouldn't be any trouble, which one would you pick?
And, the one im receiving is not in Trifire. Is only a single 4870x2.

personally i'd go with the GTX295, but i don't base that on performance....that's simply based on driver frequency (Nvidia release a lot more), these ''Top shelf'' cards by ATI or Nvidia are more susceptible to driver issues than lesser HD48xx's or GT200's

so i'd rather driver support be thick & fast, in case there's an issue..??

& ''performance wise'' its better than the x2 straight out of the box.

SOURCE


But thats just me......

 

[AlexRD]

personally i'd go with the GTX295, but i don't base that on performance....that's simply based on driver frequency (Nvidia release a lot more), these ''Top shelf'' cards by ATI or Nvidia are more susceptible to driver issues than lesser HD48xx's or GT200's

so i'd rather driver support be thick & fast, in case there's an issue..??

& ''performance wise'' its better than the x2 straight out of the box.
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?o...=view&id=11014&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=1
But thats just me......

So basically, GTX for Driver Support and ATI for performance?
Why is it so hard to choose

I will play Games on Ultra High, DX 10 and on 1920x1080.
And i saw that the GTX is better at lower resolutions?

 

[skunksmash]

So basically, GTX for Driver Support and ATI for performance?
Why is it so hard to choose

I will play Games on Ultra High, DX 10 and on 1920x1080.
And i saw that the GTX is better at lower resolutions?

well in this current situation Nvidia is the clear choice in regards to drivers & performance....

but........the HD4890 is a smashing card, its out performing GTX285's in most cases..... so that's where ATI's raw power just comes in at an unbeatable low price & buries the competition...

but in your situation the GTX would be my choice....

 

[Picard]

If the money wouldn't be any trouble, which one would you pick?
And, the one im receiving is not in Trifire. Is only a single 4870x2.

Actually, I don't think that you should give too much money for graphic card at this moment. ATi will launch it's DX11 cards in September, nVidia will do it probably by the end of the year, those cards will be significantly more powerful, which makes buying GTX295 or 4870x2 right now - a waste of money, by my opinion.

I wouldn't buy anything more expensive then GTX275 or 4890, it is quite enough for HD resolution, then I would use it for the next 6-months or so, and then I would replace it for some DX11 card for ~250-300$ that will be at least powerful as is today's GTX295 (I think it will be stronger). If you do so, you will be able to use it comfortably for at least next 1-1.5 years.

 

[ratePV]

Actually, I don't think that you should give too much money for graphic card at this moment. ATi will launch it's DX11 cards in September, nVidia will do it probably by the end of the year, those cards will be significantly more powerful, which makes buying GTX295 or 4870x2 right now - a waste of money, by my opinion.

I wouldn't buy anything more expensive then GTX275 or 4890, it is quite enough for HD resolution, then I would use it for the next 6-months or so, and then I would replace it for some DX11 card for ~250-300$ that will be at least powerful as is today's GTX295 (I think it will be stronger). If you do so, you will be able to use it comfortably for at least next 1-1.5 years.

Исто сам му и ја рекао...

Yep said the same...

I personaly would wait until Ati or Nvidia publish their first
DirectX 11 certified cards.

 

[grouchpunk08]

I'm building my first self-built system this decemeber, in the 15th-17th time span. I REALLY REALLY hope that the nVidia 300 series cards(if thats what they are going to be called) have debuted by then. I've still got three months before I start building, and the graphics cards havent even been released, but I'm crazy excited already. Hopefully the new nVidia cards will be out by then, and hopefully EVEN MORE powerful than the 295GTX. Anyone have any articles talking about nVidias plans?

 

[Sassa]

Anyone have any articles talking about nVidias plans?

Read this thread:
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-...-articles-about-directx-11-graphics-card.html

 

[skunksmash]

I'm building my first self-built system this decemeber, in the 15th-17th time span. I REALLY REALLY hope that the nVidia 300 series cards(if thats what they are going to be called) have debuted by then. I've still got three months before I start building, and the graphics cards havent even been released, but I'm crazy excited already. Hopefully the new nVidia cards will be out by then, and hopefully EVEN MORE powerful than the 295GTX. Anyone have any articles talking about nVidias plans?

well as far as im aware there's no ''official'' specs floating around yet, but were certainly going to be looking at 45nm DX11 cards with at least 480 - 500 SP's IMO

but be prepared to remortgage your houses to own one....lol