295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering

Ruined · 07-15-09, 03:51 PM

Some that had the original dual-PCB 295 complained about microstuttering under 30fps. Since the single PCB uses the same components except on a single-PCB, I am guessing that it has the same problem. I am also aware not everyone notices it, and that most SLI/Crossfire/etc setups will have it.

For those that are sensitive to microstuttering and also has a single-PCB 295, how does it fare in this dept? Would like to get some first-hand reports despite my common sense conclusion.

JasonPC · 07-15-09, 08:08 PM

I really don't think there's any difference. It's a problem common with any SLI set up.

Ruined · 07-16-09, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonPC

I really don't think there's any difference. It's a problem common with any SLI set up.

I figured so, Jason. I wonder if in the future this could be remedied by having a hardware chip whose primary purpse is to clock the FPS output of the two GPUs to ensures proper timing.

I recently got a 285 and it is great, was just wondering about the 295 to get extra horsepower for a future 3D vision purchase but I'm VERY sensitive to framerate weirdness and would probably notice the microstuttering. So hopefully GT300 will come out before my trade up window expires in late sep!

**nekrosoft13** · 07-16-09, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonPC

I really don't think there's any difference. It's a problem common with any SLI set up.

to be correct, its a problem common to all Multi-GPU setups.

Dr.Nick · 07-16-09, 01:14 PM

MS was somewhat of an issue for me with 7 and 8 series sli but I can't say I've noticed any happening on the 295 (dual pcb). Even in Crysis I can't say I've noticed it and its probably the only game I have that pulls the card into the 20 fps range. I say stick with the 285 for now if you are happy with it and see what comes down the pipe

Ruined · 07-16-09, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Nick

MS was somewhat of an issue for me with 7 and 8 series sli but I can't say I've noticed any happening on the 295 (dual pcb). Even in Crysis I can't say I've noticed it and its probably the only game I have that pulls the card into the 20 fps range. I say stick with the 285 for now if you are happy with it and see what comes down the pipe

That is what I'm planning on, I will see what is avail when my tradeup window is almost gone, and also by then hopefully have the full vision setup to see how it runs on the 285.

jAkUp · 07-17-09, 10:07 AM

Many of the "microstuttering" reports can be attributed to a smaller framebuffer size. Personally, I do not notice it on the 295's.

CAUTION · 07-17-09, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jAkUp

Many of the "microstuttering" reports can be attributed to a smaller framebuffer size. Personally, I do not notice it on the 295's.

Me neither, I have not seen any Microstuttering with my 295's and I have TRI SLI GTX285's also well. And I like my 295's setup much better but that is my personal opinion.

jAkUp · 07-17-09, 02:07 PM

It was somewhat apparant with the 9800GX2's, but I think that was more attributed to the smaller FB size.

07-15-09, 03:51 PM	#1
Ruined Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,447	295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering Some that had the original dual-PCB 295 complained about microstuttering under 30fps. Since the single PCB uses the same components except on a single-PCB, I am guessing that it has the same problem. I am also aware not everyone notices it, and that most SLI/Crossfire/etc setups will have it. For those that are sensitive to microstuttering and also has a single-PCB 295, how does it fare in this dept? Would like to get some first-hand reports despite my common sense conclusion. __________________ We're all in it together. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHz CPU \| Intel G965WH mobo \| 8GB (4x2GB) DDR2-667mhz CAS5 RAM (1066MHz FSB) \| BFG GeForce 285 GTX OC 1GB \| Dell E228WFP 22" DVI-HDCP LCD Monitor \| 1TB Western Digital RE3 SATA2 Main Drive \| 500GBx2 Western Digital RE3 SATA2 Scratch Drives in RAID0 \| Western Digital RE3 1TB SATA2 Media Drive \| External 2TB Western Digital MyBook Backup Drive \| Adaptec eSATA 3.0gbps PCI-E interface \| Sandisk External 12-in-1 Flash Card Reader \| LG GGC-H20L HD DVD/BD reader, DVD writer \| LG GGW-H20L HD DVD/BD reader, DVD/BD writer \| Microsoft E4000 Ergonomic Keyboard \| Logitech Trackman Wheel \| Antec P182 ATX Case \| Thermaltake ToughPower XT 850w modular PSU \| KRK RP-8 Rokit Studio Monitors \| Windows Vista Ultimate x64

07-15-09, 08:08 PM	#2
JasonPC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,103	Re: 295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering I really don't think there's any difference. It's a problem common with any SLI set up.

07-16-09, 01:14 PM	#5
Dr.Nick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,044	Re: 295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering MS was somewhat of an issue for me with 7 and 8 series sli but I can't say I've noticed any happening on the 295 (dual pcb). Even in Crysis I can't say I've noticed it and its probably the only game I have that pulls the card into the 20 fps range. I say stick with the 285 for now if you are happy with it and see what comes down the pipe __________________ i7 920@4.03\|asus p6t7ws\|6gb ocz\|gtx580oc sli\|x-fi fatality\|x25m+12tb\|enermax 1kw\|dell u3011 & 2405fpw

07-17-09, 10:07 AM	#7
jAkUp eat. sleep. overclock. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chino, California Posts: 17,744	Re: 295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering Many of the "microstuttering" reports can be attributed to a smaller framebuffer size. Personally, I do not notice it on the 295's. __________________ 965xe \|\| evga x58 classified \|\| 3x evga gtx 480 \|\| 6gb g.skill \|\| win7 x64

07-17-09, 02:07 PM	#9
jAkUp eat. sleep. overclock. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chino, California Posts: 17,744	Re: 295 Single-PCB & Microstuttering It was somewhat apparant with the 9800GX2's, but I think that was more attributed to the smaller FB size. __________________ 965xe \|\| evga x58 classified \|\| 3x evga gtx 480 \|\| 6gb g.skill \|\| win7 x64