Post: Decision on Video Card?
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07-26-2013, 11:44 PM
#1
Jakes625
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Now I made this build back in 2011, and it was a pretty nice build back then. Ran pretty well.
Specs:
- CPU - i5 2500k
- GPU - GTX 550ti (asus 900mhz I think)
- Ram - 4GB x 1, 1GB x 1 (both at 1330mhz)
- Mobo - asus pro p9p67
Now the only reason I bring up my mobo is because it doesn't support pci-e 3, only 2. Now pci-e 3 will work but slower... so that's something to keep in mind.
I was thinking about buying another gtx 550ti and setting up sli. Or buying a gtx 660. Obviously 660ti will perform better, but it's a higher price. and the dual sli gtx 550ti will reach vram limit on 1080p.
So basically I have this:
- Dual sli gtx 550ti, running with more power (I have 600w), cheaper price
- 1 gtx 660, running with less power, losing some of the speed (pci-e 3), more expensive
So which do you think I should go with?
07-27-2013, 03:19 AM
#2
Rath
Today Will Be Different
Originally posted by Jakes625
Alright well first let me start off by saying I don't have that much money and I got scammed $200. So keep in mind I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck.
Now I made this build back in 2011, and it was a pretty nice build back then. Ran pretty well.
Specs:
Now the only reason I bring up my mobo is because it doesn't support pci-e 3, only 2. Now pci-e 3 will work but slower... so that's something to keep in mind.
I was thinking about buying another gtx 550ti and setting up sli. Or buying a gtx 660. Obviously 660ti will perform better, but it's a higher price. and the dual sli gtx 550ti will reach vram limit on 1080p.
So basically I have this:
So which do you think I should go with?
Now I made this build back in 2011, and it was a pretty nice build back then. Ran pretty well.
Specs:
- CPU - i5 2500k
- GPU - GTX 550ti (asus 900mhz I think)
- Ram - 4GB x 1, 1GB x 1 (both at 1330mhz)
- Mobo - asus pro p9p67
Now the only reason I bring up my mobo is because it doesn't support pci-e 3, only 2. Now pci-e 3 will work but slower... so that's something to keep in mind.
I was thinking about buying another gtx 550ti and setting up sli. Or buying a gtx 660. Obviously 660ti will perform better, but it's a higher price. and the dual sli gtx 550ti will reach vram limit on 1080p.
So basically I have this:
- Dual sli gtx 550ti, running with more power (I have 600w), cheaper price
- 1 gtx 660, running with less power, losing some of the speed (pci-e 3), more expensive
So which do you think I should go with?
660. I myself have one and I've had no issues with it and it performs quite nice. However I am planning on selling my build to my sister since I probably won't be using it all that often come May and I'll probably need the cash then.
07-27-2013, 08:07 AM
#4
Rath
Today Will Be Different
Originally posted by Jakes625
sell me the 660? 
Dunno, I'll consider. I'm going to ask my sister next week what she plans on playing, and if she says The Sims 4 I'm probably going to end up selling it. But if she decides to play a graphic intensive game and tells me it I'll probably end up selling her my whole computer. :p
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07-27-2013, 11:52 AM
#5
Sheldon Cooper
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Originally posted by RuthHavoc
660. I myself have one and I've had no issues with it and it performs quite nice. However I am planning on selling my build to my sister since I probably won't be using it all that often come May and I'll probably need the cash then.
Originally posted by Jakes625
sell me the 660?
Not so fast Jake, might buy that 660 myself Rath
But to answer your question get a 660, awesome card for the price.
07-27-2013, 01:37 PM
#7
Sheldon Cooper
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