SLI or Crossfire - Page 2

insane84722 · 07-02-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks for all the information. Already having the 780i, what is the chance of hitting the video bug. I'm thinking of selling it anyway and going with another one. Im still not sure which video path to go. Not considiering what will come out, but just what is already out. I cannot decide between one 9800gtx or 9800gx2 and maybe trade-up to a 280gtx or crossfire 4870's. If I do decide sli what motherboard, outside the 700 series because of the video bug, would you suggest thats on par with the 780i? If i choose crossfire, which motherboard? (if I choose crossfire, hows this one... Newegg.com - ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards ...i know you'll suggest getting a cheaper one and flashing it to that, but your thoughts on THAT board?) Don't forget a suggestion for an sli board. Thanks.

surgeVel · 07-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I am using that board on a build right now. Once I have it built tonight and running, I will absolutely tell you how it is. So far it seems amazing and has great bios and overclocking features.

insane84722 · 07-03-2008, 02:20 AM

Thats good to hear, let me know how it is. I think im leaning more for crossfire, if that board is recommeneded here, i'll go with it. Any other suggestions? Want the best, most future proof if the asus is not.

Also, after the price drop, would it be worth getting a 9450 or 9550 over a 6600 or 6700?

baron5 · 07-03-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ste

I say neither, multi card solutions regaurdless of what brand or type of card is not worth it. Maybe sometime in the future, but it still has too many problems..

Better to get a single card and upgrade it as needed. At this point its probably best to wait for the 4870 X2's and only after many reviews, decide which single card solution to go with. Of course this all depends on how much you have to spend, the games you play or want to play, what size moniter you have and at what settings and resolution you want to play said games on/at..

agreed, do nto get multi card setup, instead wait for the 4870x2. dual gpu always seems to not scale as well as single gpu crossfire/sli anyway.

insane84722 · 07-03-2008, 05:49 AM

Ok, going the single card route, would you still suggest a 4870x2 over then 280gtx? For a motherboard, is the asus above good? After price drop, worth getting a 9450 or 9550?

Kisty · 07-03-2008, 07:16 AM

SLI FTW!!!! Yes Crossfire scales better but SLI has the GTX280. SLI those and you've just got a killer rig

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vernong1992 · 07-03-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insane84722

Ok, going the single card route, would you still suggest a 4870x2 over then 280gtx? For a motherboard, is the asus above good? After price drop, worth getting a 9450 or 9550?

Definitely...

insane84722 · 07-03-2008, 12:12 PM

On which part?

Single or crossfire 4870x2's? or Good motherboard? or Worth getting a better cpu after price drop?

Also, when do the 4870x2's come out and at what price?

vernong1992 · 07-03-2008, 12:29 PM

1 HD 4870X2's... around $350, its release date is unknown though... D:

The Rampage is a good board, but you could consider a P5E and flash the BIOS to a Rampage Formula, or you could consider this:
Newegg.com - ASUS Maximus II Formula LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
or Asus P5Q Deluxe

Ste · 07-03-2008, 12:35 PM

The 4870 X2's are to be released around july 24th..

07-02-2008, 02:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire Thanks for all the information. Already having the 780i, what is the chance of hitting the video bug. I'm thinking of selling it anyway and going with another one. Im still not sure which video path to go. Not considiering what will come out, but just what is already out. I cannot decide between one 9800gtx or 9800gx2 and maybe trade-up to a 280gtx or crossfire 4870's. If I do decide sli what motherboard, outside the 700 series because of the video bug, would you suggest thats on par with the 780i? If i choose crossfire, which motherboard? (if I choose crossfire, hows this one... Newegg.com - ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards ...i know you'll suggest getting a cheaper one and flashing it to that, but your thoughts on THAT board?) Don't forget a suggestion for an sli board. Thanks.

07-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
surgeVel System Builder/NZXT Deals Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,162	Re: SLI or Crossfire I am using that board on a build right now. Once I have it built tonight and running, I will absolutely tell you how it is. So far it seems amazing and has great bios and overclocking features. __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative!

07-03-2008, 02:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire Thats good to hear, let me know how it is. I think im leaning more for crossfire, if that board is recommeneded here, i'll go with it. Any other suggestions? Want the best, most future proof if the asus is not. Also, after the price drop, would it be worth getting a 9450 or 9550 over a 6600 or 6700?

07-03-2008, 05:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire Ok, going the single card route, would you still suggest a 4870x2 over then 280gtx? For a motherboard, is the asus above good? After price drop, worth getting a 9450 or 9550?

07-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kisty Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	Re: SLI or Crossfire SLI FTW!!!! Yes Crossfire scales better but SLI has the GTX280. SLI those and you've just got a killer rig .

07-03-2008, 12:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
insane84722 Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69	Re: SLI or Crossfire On which part? Single or crossfire 4870x2's? or Good motherboard? or Worth getting a better cpu after price drop? Also, when do the 4870x2's come out and at what price?

07-03-2008, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,456	Re: SLI or Crossfire 1 HD 4870X2's... around $350, its release date is unknown though... D: The Rampage is a good board, but you could consider a P5E and flash the BIOS to a Rampage Formula, or you could consider this: Newegg.com - ASUS Maximus II Formula LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards or Asus P5Q Deluxe __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

07-03-2008, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ste lvl Infinite Psychopath Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,567	Re: SLI or Crossfire The 4870 X2's are to be released around july 24th.. __________________ Read The Rules!! Power Supply Guide Intel Overclocking Thread AMD Overclocking Thread Other Important Threads I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages There will come a day, such a day when all will be told more than they wish to know, what one hears may explain the past, it may explain the future, but it has never made a difference either way and it will change nothing. Some day.... But that is not this day, and I don't know when, I just don't know.

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