GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2

usfbull09 · 11-23-08, 11:51 PM

Alright, I know this forum may be biased, but I'm trying to decide between these two configurations for my next comp...

Of the reviews I've read, the SLI seems to perform better than the Radeon, but I'm really worried about overheating...I know the Radeon GPUs can withstand a high temp. and I know that the included fan on those cards pushes heat outside the case...Basically, how do I keep the SLI config from overheating? Will the stock fans do it, or do I need to spend a lot on a liquid cooling system? I was planning on using the Freezone or Freezone Elite (not Pure) since it doesn't take up too much space, and it's internal...I don't think there is a GPU block that can connect to the Freezones...

This is my planned build:

CPU: Intel Core i7 920-2.66 GHz (plan to overclock to ~3.5 stable)
MoBo: Asus P6T Deluxe
RAM: Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3 1600
GTX 260 Core 216 OC-SLI
HDD: WD VelociRaptor 150GB, WD Caviar 640GB 7200
CPU Cooler: Freezone Elite CPU Cooler
Sound: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy (cheap, upgrade later)
Drives: LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD/DVD-RW
PSU: PC Power & Cooling 1000W Power Supply
Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000/Cosmos S/Antec 1200 Case (any recommendation)
Monitor: A 24" 1920x1080/1200 monitor yet to be named
What do you all think of the build (This is the first I'll be building myself, always got recs. from other people) and back to my original question, how do I cool the SLI 260s? Thanks for any recommendations, appreciate it...

**john19055** · 11-24-08, 10:43 AM

I have know problem kepping my two BFG GTX 280 OCX running in SLI at 665/1458/2400 and keeping them cool.I can set the fan at 55% to 60% and I have no problems with my tempertures,and it not loud at them settings or at least for me.

spokenfor · 11-24-08, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usfbull09

Alright, I know this forum may be biased, but I'm trying to decide between these two configurations for my next comp...

Of the reviews I've read, the SLI seems to perform better than the Radeon, but I'm really worried about overheating...I know the Radeon GPUs can withstand a high temp. and I know that the included fan on those cards pushes heat outside the case...Basically, how do I keep the SLI config from overheating? Will the stock fans do it, or do I need to spend a lot on a liquid cooling system? I was planning on using the Freezone or Freezone Elite (not Pure) since it doesn't take up too much space, and it's internal...I don't think there is a GPU block that can connect to the Freezones...

This is my planned build:

CPU: Intel Core i7 920-2.66 GHz (plan to overclock to ~3.5 stable)
MoBo: Asus P6T Deluxe
RAM: Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3 1600
GTX 260 Core 216 OC-SLI
HDD: WD VelociRaptor 150GB, WD Caviar 640GB 7200
CPU Cooler: Freezone Elite CPU Cooler
Sound: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy (cheap, upgrade later)
Drives: LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD/DVD-RW
PSU: PC Power & Cooling 1000W Power Supply
Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000/Cosmos S/Antec 1200 Case (any recommendation)
Monitor: A 24" 1920x1080/1200 monitor yet to be named
What do you all think of the build (This is the first I'll be building myself, always got recs. from other people) and back to my original question, how do I cool the SLI 260s? Thanks for any recommendations, appreciate it...

Now that you can do SLI on an intel board I would have to say SLI is the best choice.

Dreamweavernoob · 11-24-08, 11:41 AM

To be honest mate, with that PSU, silence is the least of your worries

usfbull09 · 11-24-08, 12:50 PM

uhh...is that a bad PSU? that is one part i honestly know nothing about...i just picked a 1000W power supply thats SLI certified...can anyone give a better PSU recommendation? thanks for all the quick replies, much appreciated...it looks like i will go SLI with my new system...

Dreamweavernoob · 11-24-08, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usfbull09

uhh...is that a bad PSU? that is one part i honestly know nothing about...i just picked a 1000W power supply thats SLI certified...can anyone give a better PSU recommendation? thanks for all the quick replies, much appreciated...it looks like i will go SLI with my new system...

Its meant to be a good PSU, but from what I heard (unless things have changed

) its a really really loud PSU.

usfbull09 · 11-24-08, 02:49 PM

ahh...loud...i see what you're saying, kinda defeats one of the main aspects of liquid cooling...well damn...i can definitely look for plenty of other PSUs, is 1000W a minimum i should look for, or will 800 W or so do well? I would really like to keep price under $2500, and I may wait for monitor and just game with 1440x900 for a few months until i save enough to get a new monitor...thanks for all the advice

jcossin · 11-24-08, 03:00 PM

I'm REAL happy with my Power Supply and it is very quiet!

**XDanger** · 11-25-08, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usfbull09

Alright, I know this forum may be biased,

But its not.

Tr1cK · 11-25-08, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDanger

But its not.

Just some focus group members are.

**john19055** · 11-26-08, 10:22 AM

You can get a SilverStone OP-E 1000w for $199 and two Evga GTX 260(216) for $239 a piece.Plus you can get a 24" Samsung monitor for as low as $369

ATi · 11-26-08, 10:25 AM

Get the GTX260 of course

ATi

i just ordered a GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB....Thanksgiving Day special savings on it now at newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150330

11-23-08, 11:51 PM	#1
usfbull09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 Alright, I know this forum may be biased, but I'm trying to decide between these two configurations for my next comp... Of the reviews I've read, the SLI seems to perform better than the Radeon, but I'm really worried about overheating...I know the Radeon GPUs can withstand a high temp. and I know that the included fan on those cards pushes heat outside the case...Basically, how do I keep the SLI config from overheating? Will the stock fans do it, or do I need to spend a lot on a liquid cooling system? I was planning on using the Freezone or Freezone Elite (not Pure) since it doesn't take up too much space, and it's internal...I don't think there is a GPU block that can connect to the Freezones... This is my planned build: CPU: Intel Core i7 920-2.66 GHz (plan to overclock to ~3.5 stable) MoBo: Asus P6T Deluxe RAM: Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3 1600 GTX 260 Core 216 OC-SLI HDD: WD VelociRaptor 150GB, WD Caviar 640GB 7200 CPU Cooler: Freezone Elite CPU Cooler Sound: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy (cheap, upgrade later) Drives: LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD/DVD-RW PSU: PC Power & Cooling 1000W Power Supply Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000/Cosmos S/Antec 1200 Case (any recommendation) Monitor: A 24" 1920x1080/1200 monitor yet to be named What do you all think of the build (This is the first I'll be building myself, always got recs. from other people) and back to my original question, how do I cool the SLI 260s? Thanks for any recommendations, appreciate it...

11-24-08, 10:43 AM	#2
john19055 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GREENVILLE,TX Posts: 3,851	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 I have know problem kepping my two BFG GTX 280 OCX running in SLI at 665/1458/2400 and keeping them cool.I can set the fan at 55% to 60% and I have no problems with my tempertures,and it not loud at them settings or at least for me. __________________ Intel i7-3820+Corsair H-100+ASROCK X79-Extreme4+16gigs G.Skill PC1600DDR3+2-ASUS DirectCU II GTX-670 in SLI+Crucial 256g-SSD+2- Samsung 1-TB+2-WesternDigtial 640g+LG-12x Blu-Ray Burner+1100w CoolerMaster+Antec-P280 case+50" Plasma PM6700+Logitech Mouse+Keyboard+Pioneer VSX-1020+Polk Audio Speakers

11-24-08, 11:41 AM	#4
Dreamweavernoob Desperate code Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 790	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 To be honest mate, with that PSU, silence is the least of your worries __________________ If you attack a prostitute, is it rape or merely shoplifting?

11-24-08, 12:50 PM	#5
usfbull09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 uhh...is that a bad PSU? that is one part i honestly know nothing about...i just picked a 1000W power supply thats SLI certified...can anyone give a better PSU recommendation? thanks for all the quick replies, much appreciated...it looks like i will go SLI with my new system...

11-24-08, 02:49 PM	#7
usfbull09 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 ahh...loud...i see what you're saying, kinda defeats one of the main aspects of liquid cooling...well damn...i can definitely look for plenty of other PSUs, is 1000W a minimum i should look for, or will 800 W or so do well? I would really like to keep price under $2500, and I may wait for monitor and just game with 1440x900 for a few months until i save enough to get a new monitor...thanks for all the advice

11-24-08, 03:00 PM	#8
jcossin -=> Indy <=- Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 476	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 I'm REAL happy with my Power Supply and it is very quiet! __________________ http://www.cardcycle.com - Send greeting cards and gifts with a click! http://www.greetingcardsgirl.com - Check out the weekly Free Sale list posted every Sunday. Asus G71Gx Laptop nVidia 260m GTX 1GB DDR3 Intel Core2Duo P8700 (2.53GHz) 6GB 800MHz DDR2 64GB Corsair Xtreme SSD 500GB 5400RPM SATA HDD 17" 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LCD Windows 7 64-bit

11-26-08, 10:22 AM	#11
john19055 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GREENVILLE,TX Posts: 3,851	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 You can get a SilverStone OP-E 1000w for $199 and two Evga GTX 260(216) for $239 a piece.Plus you can get a 24" Samsung monitor for as low as $369 __________________ Intel i7-3820+Corsair H-100+ASROCK X79-Extreme4+16gigs G.Skill PC1600DDR3+2-ASUS DirectCU II GTX-670 in SLI+Crucial 256g-SSD+2- Samsung 1-TB+2-WesternDigtial 640g+LG-12x Blu-Ray Burner+1100w CoolerMaster+Antec-P280 case+50" Plasma PM6700+Logitech Mouse+Keyboard+Pioneer VSX-1020+Polk Audio Speakers

11-26-08, 10:25 AM	#12
ATi RooR Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,500	Re: GTX 260 Core 216 SLI vs. Radeon 4870X2 Get the GTX260 of course ATi i just ordered a GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB....Thanksgiving Day special savings on it now at newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150330 __________________ Intel Core i5-2500K @4.3 ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) msi GTX295 G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 2 x 4GB 1648 HD1.5tb Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium corsair620HX Windows7 64 home premium Dell LED G2210

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