Decide the fate of my new GTX280... - Page 2

Toss3 · 10-08-08, 01:32 PM

I'd keep it if you don't use any AA and only play crysis. If you plan on upgrading to a bigger monitor soon, I'd exchange it for the 4870x2.

The GTX 280 is a great card, don't get me wrong, but the 4870x2 is the stronger of the two, and the microstuttering some people mentioned(people who have never even used the card to begin with) is not noticeable at all on the x2. I've actually used both during my last job, granted I never got to spend much time with either, but at least I've tried 'em both and dug the 4870x2 more.
It's also cool to know that you have the fastest card on the market!

(Nvidia's drivers are still way better though, but that might be because I'm used to the nvidia control panel.)

Labyrinth · 10-08-08, 01:34 PM

Dude...you've only got a monitor that goes up to 1680 x 1050. One GTX 280 is already overkill for that resolution.
I'd say keep it and wait to see what nvidia brings us at the end of the year.
Or sell the GTX 280 along with your 22" monitor and get an X2 along with a 30" monitor.

Toss3 · 10-08-08, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labyrinth

Dude...you've only got a monitor that goes up to 1680 x 1050. One GTX 280 is already overkill for that resolution.
I'd say keep it and wait to see what nvidia brings us at the end of the year.
Or sell the GTX 280 along with your 22" monitor and get an X2 along with a 30" monitor.

Or just get a 4870 1Gb for now and get a 24 inch monitor + another 4870 1gb later!

**nekrosoft13** · 10-08-08, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Toss3

Or just get a 4870 1Gb for now and get a 24 inch monitor + another 4870 1gb later!

that would require a PC upgrade

Quote:

ASUS STRIKER EXTREME BOARD (680i),

with all the changes to happen soon. just keep what you have. there really is no point to go either SLI or get X2 especially at the resolution you are playing at.

Dreamingawake · 10-08-08, 02:07 PM

you best bet would be to;

enjoy what you have.

maybe go practice some meditation to detach yourself emotionally from physical objects.

trust me. if you get a 4870x2 you will still be in the exact same situation.

it's all in your head.

Beavermatic · 10-08-08, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamingawake

you best bet would be to;

it's all in your head.

the neurologists and psychatrists have been telling me that for years

Beavermatic · 10-08-08, 02:12 PM

Okay, I've heard enough.

I'm keeping with what I have.

I'm going to take that $600 extra i have, stick it in a bank, and add to it, so when the next plaftorm and chipsets come out, the next video card, processor, I'll just dump it all on a news system at that point.

many thanks for the help folks!

Tr1cK · 10-08-08, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beavermatic

Okay, I've heard enough.

I'm keeping with what I have.

I'm going to take that $600 extra i have, stick it in a bank, and add to it, so when the next plaftorm and chipsets come out, the next video card, processor, I'll just dump it all on a news system at that point.

many thanks for the help folks!

Great idea!

**XDanger** · 10-08-08, 02:33 PM

Keep it, When the new ones come out you can use it for physx

hell_of_doom227 · 10-08-08, 02:41 PM

If you're going with bigger monitor, that's where you need GTX280. I own SLIGTX280 never had any issue with multi GPU support. It really works awesome especially in Crysis.
I'm waiting for price drop to get third GTX280 - Tri SLI is coming

Beavermatic · 10-08-08, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hell_of_doom227

If you're going with bigger monitor, that's where you need GTX280. I own SLIGTX280 never had any issue with multi GPU support. It really works awesome especially in Crysis.
I'm waiting for price drop to get third GTX280 - Tri SLI is coming

Coming from the guy with the VOODOO 5 logo as their avatar?

lol, im not making fun of you, just funny to still see that box art logo floating around

Kowan · 10-08-08, 03:26 PM

Yes Folding @ Home is what I was referring to. Trying to find a cure for diseases/cancer.
I wouldn't waste my power bill on Seti.
Folding@home
My notebook, (8600M GS) and PS3 also fold.

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Labyrinth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 291	Re: Decide the fate of my new GTX280... Dude...you've only got a monitor that goes up to 1680 x 1050. One GTX 280 is already overkill for that resolution. I'd say keep it and wait to see what nvidia brings us at the end of the year. Or sell the GTX 280 along with your 22" monitor and get an X2 along with a 30" monitor. __________________ New 24" Apple Aluminum iMac C2D Extreme 2.8Ghz-- 24-inch glossy widescreen display -- 4GB memory -- 500GB hard drive -- 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) -- ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO with 256MB memory -- Built-in iSight Camera 16GB IPod Touch (2nd Generation)

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Dreamingawake BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 806	Re: Decide the fate of my new GTX280... you best bet would be to; enjoy what you have. maybe go practice some meditation to detach yourself emotionally from physical objects. trust me. if you get a 4870x2 you will still be in the exact same situation. it's all in your head.

10-08-08, 02:12 PM	#19
Beavermatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19	Re: Decide the fate of my new GTX280... Okay, I've heard enough. I'm keeping with what I have. I'm going to take that $600 extra i have, stick it in a bank, and add to it, so when the next plaftorm and chipsets come out, the next video card, processor, I'll just dump it all on a news system at that point. many thanks for the help folks!

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hell_of_doom227 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,387	Re: Decide the fate of my new GTX280... If you're going with bigger monitor, that's where you need GTX280. I own SLIGTX280 never had any issue with multi GPU support. It really works awesome especially in Crysis. I'm waiting for price drop to get third GTX280 - Tri SLI is coming __________________ System: eVGA x58SLI x16 4Way Classified, Intel Six Core i7 X980@4.00Ghz, 6Gb GSkill DDR3-1600, Tri Crossfire 3xATI Radeon 5870 1Gb, Raid1 - 2xSSD Intel 80Gb X-25M, Raid0 - 2xHDD Samsung 2Tb, Raid1 - 2xHDD Samsung 1Tb, LG Blue-Ray/HD-DVD Player, Silverstone 1100W PSU, Intel Stock Cooler (New One), Thermaltake Xaser VI, LG 27" LCD, Logitech Keyboard G15, G5 Logitech Mouse OS: Windows 7 x64 35708 - 3DMark Vantage http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=2109601

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