9800 GX2 vs two SLI 9800 GTX

[chameleon23]

I'm building a new rig and looking to either get:

(1) BFG Tech BFGE981024GX2E GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB (512MB per GPU) 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail


OR

(2 SLI) XFX PVT98FYDBU GeForce 9800 GTX Black Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail


Would the GX2 perform better solo in comparison to Two of the GTX's running SLI? Money is not an issue.

Thank you

 

[DaveSimmons]

money is no issue. please recommend.

GTX 260 in SLI then

. . . though the 4870x2 single card will be faster for the ~$500.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

money is no issue. please recommend.

GTX 280 in SLI then

Fixed

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: BassBomb

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

money is no issue. please recommend.

GTX 280 in SLI then

Fixed

GTX 280 in Tri SLI? :Q

 

[chameleon23]

lol, by money being no issue, i should have elaborated... i don't want to spend a grand on graphic cards, but approx. $600 is okay

is GTX 280 a better choice than a GX2? should i rule out the SLI 9800 GTXs?

 

[DaveSimmons]

You can get 2x GTX 260 or the 4870 x2 for ~$500, both will be faster than a single GTX 280 or 2x 9800.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

money is no issue. please recommend.

GTX 260 in SLI then

+1

 

[chameleon23]

ok so GTX 260s in SLI...

what about GX2's? should i rule those out when comparing them to the GTX 260s or GTX 280s?

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: chameleon23
lol, by money being no issue, i should have elaborated... i don't want to spend a grand on graphic cards, but approx. $600 is okay

sli 260's = 480 + nvidia mobo

cf 4850's = 280 + intel mobo

cf 4870's = 500 + intel mobo

1 4870x2 = 550

 

[chameleon23]

ok i've decided i don't want to mess with SLI and want to get a single card

now what is my best option? am i looking at GTX280 vs GX2?

 

[natty1]

Originally posted by: chameleon23
ok i've decided i don't want to mess with SLI and want to get a single card

now what is my best option? am i looking at GTX280 vs GX2?

gtx280

 

[Wreckage]

I would go with the 280 over the GX2.

GX2 is still technically SLI

 

[taltamir]

GX2 is more then technically, it IS sli... the GX2 and the amd 4870x2 (which isn't out yet btw) are two chips with a pcie bridge. splitting the 16x pcie lane into two pcie 8x lanes.
It just takes one slot, but having two individual cards each in their own slot always outperforms the single slot solution. (although the 4870x2 might change that according to rumors, not sure yet).

The GTX280 is the fastest single core out there.
The GTX260 and the 4870 tie for second place.

 

[SneakyStuff]

You'd be happy with a GTX280 for a long time to come. (If you want a single core solution)

 

[madbutcher88]

id wait for the ati r700 It will be well worth it in the end

 

[sgrinavi]

Originally posted by: chameleon23
I'm building a new rig and looking to either get:

(1) BFG Tech BFGE981024GX2E GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB (512MB per GPU) 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail


OR

(2 SLI) XFX PVT98FYDBU GeForce 9800 GTX Black Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail


Would the GX2 perform better solo in comparison to Two of the GTX's running SLI? Money is not an issue.

Thank you

If you already have a SLI board then just go for the least expensive option, I don't think you will notice any difference. Though, if you are building a new system and looking towards the future then you might consider either HD4870 or a GTX280 (depending on your preference)

 

[chameleon23]

thank you for all the responses. i am building a new system and going with the ASUS Rampage Formula board. i have decided to purchase the GTX280

probably just going to purchase this one: EVGA 01G-P3-1280-AR GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

I'm concerned that the SSC model of that card will run too hot

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: SneakyStuff
You'd be happy with a GTX280 for a long time to come. (If you want a single core solution)

Plus, can always add a second card in future.

 

[chameleon23]

do I need a special power supply to run that card? I was thinking of purchasing: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail

I'm going to be running the GTX280, 2 hard drives, DVD burner...and not much else I think. Is it overkill? Maybe get the 600W version of the GameXStream?

Thank you.