Ok, so here's my current build:
Current Build:
Intel Dual Core E8500
XFX nForce 780i 3-Way SLi Mobo
4GB Patriot Viper RAM
EVGA GTX 260 (Overclocked edition)
500gb Seagate Hard-Drive
Corsair 1000watt PSU
LIAN LI PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower
22" Samsung LCD Monitor
As you can see, I currently have a GTX260 as my graphics card. Currently in Battlefield 3 (in Multiplayer, haven't played campaign yet) I can get away with, for the most part, medium settings. The only issue is that I'm obviously not getting the full graphic experience and also my load times in between matches is RIDICULOUSLY long (anywhere between 2-3 minutes of loading screen). I'm kind of short on cash, so my buddy is going to give me 2 GTX280's that I can SLi together on my current rig. My question is, how much of a difference should I expect to see or at least be able to change in the settings going from 1 GTX260 to 2 GTX280's?
I'm running it at 1680 x 1050 currently.
There is an existing thread for BF3 performance questions: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2200858
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KeithTalent
Current Build:
Intel Dual Core E8500
XFX nForce 780i 3-Way SLi Mobo
4GB Patriot Viper RAM
EVGA GTX 260 (Overclocked edition)
500gb Seagate Hard-Drive
Corsair 1000watt PSU
LIAN LI PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower
22" Samsung LCD Monitor
As you can see, I currently have a GTX260 as my graphics card. Currently in Battlefield 3 (in Multiplayer, haven't played campaign yet) I can get away with, for the most part, medium settings. The only issue is that I'm obviously not getting the full graphic experience and also my load times in between matches is RIDICULOUSLY long (anywhere between 2-3 minutes of loading screen). I'm kind of short on cash, so my buddy is going to give me 2 GTX280's that I can SLi together on my current rig. My question is, how much of a difference should I expect to see or at least be able to change in the settings going from 1 GTX260 to 2 GTX280's?
I'm running it at 1680 x 1050 currently.
There is an existing thread for BF3 performance questions: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2200858
Anandtech Moderator
KeithTalent
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