Confused about GTX 690 overclocking

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3DVagabond

Lifer
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Microstutter! No, just kidding. :) I've always been able to prevent it. It hasn't really been an issue for me with the 7970s.

Just wanted to try something different. Never owned a dual GPU card before. I like the idea of Quad SLI in a two card config that's around the same power consumption of Tri-Fire 7970s while at the same time being a bit faster.

A lot less heat and better airflow with the 2x690's over 4x7970's. Especially with the spacing Asrock boards have for dual card setups.
 

AdamK47

Lifer
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A lot less heat and better airflow with the 2x690's over 4x7970's. Especially with the spacing Asrock boards have for dual card setups.

Definitely that too. I can stress the 690s and the fans don't get nearly as loud as the three 7970s in Tri-Fire when stressed.
 

ocre

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Man, thats one awesome build. Much respect to you. You must really love PC. A true hardware freak!!!! :thumbsup:
 

Elfear

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Microstutter! No, just kidding. :) I've always been able to prevent it. It hasn't really been an issue for me with the 7970s.

Just wanted to try something different. Never owned a dual GPU card before. I like the idea of Quad SLI in a two card config that's around the same power consumption of Tri-Fire 7970s while at the same time being a bit faster.

Makes sense. Let us know your impressions of the two systems.