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Discussion in 'Technology' started by n4n0, Oct 3, 2012.

  1. n4n0

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    Currently have 480's, looking to upgrade. Thinking of going 660's.... What do you guys think? Going to buy 2 and run them SLI to replace my 480 SLI setup currently.

    Any suggestions?
     
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    Whats your budget?
     
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    No more than $500 on each card. Preferably around 300-400/ea
     
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    Hmmmm..... I can probably sell my 480's for ~125-150 each as well seeing as they still go for $200/ea on newegg.
     
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    I'd go with the GTX 670. If you try Amazon you can even find them for under $400 new or a little above $300 used.
     
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    Just dropped a little more than originally intended, but fuck it. Just got the 4gb 670's. They'll get here Saturday.
     
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    Excellent choice, congratz ;)
     
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    Think I should run one of my 480's as a dedicated Physx card?
     
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    It looks like a good idea:

     
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    I just searched a bit into this and as far as my knowledge goes now you wouldn't really benefit from that. Looks like a dedicated Physx card is only used when you would have a fast card and a slow card - using SLI wouldn't work well but dedicating the slower card would improve the overall performance. Considering you have 2 top of the range cards in SLI I doubt you will benefit from using a 480 as physx card.
     
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    Just put the cards in today. I likey.


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    In go the new.
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    Very nice! What camera did you use? Guessing your iPhone.

    Have you had a chance to try them out yet? I recommend BF3 or Skyrim or something to see how good they run.
     
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    Damn. Those two cards probably cost around the cost of my system and monitor.

    Terribly jealous :)
     
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    Awesome system you've got there! What are your WEI scores?
     
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    Fuck iphone. I have a droid nigga.

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    WOW! Lucky man :D
    What CPU you have? And what RAM you have?
     
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    Just to add - Playing BF3 on MAX settings on tri-screen resolution with absolutely NO lag what-so-ever. Not sure of the exact FPS (will get a program to test that later, some suggestions would be nice) but I can guarantee it's 80+.
     
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    I shall get those, too.



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    Quit copying me!
     
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