Anyone upgrade from a 9800GX2? - Page 2

pizzaguy · 06-22-08, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by E30325i 2.7

I just did it, bought a GTX280 i was very skeptic about it if it would be better then my GX2.
IT IS MUSH BETTER!!!! its amazing that there can be that big difference in real life gaming, no more SLI for me. it just runs so much smother in every game.
280GTX runs not nearly as hot, my Asus ENGTX280 idels at 39c and is 64c running 3D Mark Vantage.

Told you so. Teheeehee.

BlackSun · 06-29-08, 10:35 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I am ordering a 280 now.

Anyone looking for a GX2? LOL

06-29-08, 11:57 PM

I'm going from a Gx2 to a 260, and I can't be any happier.

I'll eventually step-up to a 280 when the prices drop (hopefully in 90ish days!).

It may be a downgrade, but right now i rather have a single gpu solution.

LBJM · 06-30-08, 01:27 AM

I've done the step up from a gx2 to a 280.. mine will be here monday.

grimreefer · 07-02-08, 12:36 AM

not worth it unless u get multiple gtx 280/260 for sli imo

Amuro · 07-02-08, 02:29 AM

It's worth it. With quad SLI and Crysis @1920x very high DX10, as soon as I turn on AA, frame rates would drop to single digits, completely unplayable. With two GTX 280s, same setting but with 2xAA and vsync on, framerates stays above 30 almost constantly. Huge difference in terms of gameplay smoothness.

DeusGear · 07-02-08, 02:41 AM

Shipped off my 9800gx2 today.

arioch21 · 07-02-08, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusGear

Shipped off my 9800gx2 today.

same here.

**lee63** · 07-02-08, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuro

It's worth it. With quad SLI and Crysis @1920x very high DX10, as soon as I turn on AA, frame rates would drop to single digits, completely unplayable. With two GTX 280s, same setting but with 2xAA and vsync on, framerates stays above 30 almost constantly. Huge difference in terms of gameplay smoothness.

Cool, I'm looking forward to getting my 2nd GTX280

07-02-08, 02:53 PM

Does the GTX 260/280 support multiple monitors while in SLI?

LBJM · 07-02-08, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by grimreefer

not worth it unless u get multiple gtx 280/260 for sli imo

lol I tend to disagree. the GTX280 is sooo much better than the gx2.

Amuro · 07-02-08, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lee63

Cool, I'm looking forward to getting my 2nd GTX280

Yeah, and I forgot to mention that AF is set at 16X as well.

06-29-08, 10:35 PM	#14
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06-29-08, 11:57 PM	#15
Roliath Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone upgrade from a 9800GX2? I'm going from a Gx2 to a 260, and I can't be any happier. I'll eventually step-up to a 280 when the prices drop (hopefully in 90ish days!). It may be a downgrade, but right now i rather have a single gpu solution.

06-30-08, 01:27 AM	#16
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07-02-08, 12:36 AM	#17
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07-02-08, 02:29 AM	#18
Amuro Newtype Ace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,206	Re: Anyone upgrade from a 9800GX2? It's worth it. With quad SLI and Crysis @1920x very high DX10, as soon as I turn on AA, frame rates would drop to single digits, completely unplayable. With two GTX 280s, same setting but with 2xAA and vsync on, framerates stays above 30 almost constantly. Huge difference in terms of gameplay smoothness. __________________ Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P80 Black \| Intel Core i7-3960X @4.3Ghz \| Asus Rampage IV Extreme \| G.SKILL Ripjaws X 4 x 4GB @1866Mhz CL9 \|eVGA GTX 690 Hydro Copper \| Cruscial M4 512GB SATA III SSD \| WD VelociRaptor 300GB \| Samsung Spinpoint F1 HD103UJ 1TB \| Pioneer BDR-205BK 12x Blu-ray Burner \| Creative x-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Sound Card \| Corsair A1200 1200W PSU Water cooled by Koolance ERM-3K3UC Cooling System

07-02-08, 02:41 AM	#19
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07-02-08, 02:53 PM	#22
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