GTX 285 or GTX 295?

[tjcinnamon]

I am wondering whether to get the GTX 285 or GTX 295. I can't go SLi in the future because I have Asus P5Q-E (doesn't support SLi).

My apprehension from getting the 295 is the poor reviews on newegg and the inconsistent results with programs that can't handle 2 GPU's.

Suggestions, Rumor, Hearsay appreciated,
JOe K.

 

[TidusZ]

Only program I found so far that wouldn't use 2 gpu's was an old version of furmark, all the games have been fine. I had a gtx 280 before trading up to the 295. Pretty noticeable frame difference and a big increase in playability in crysis with eyecandy turned on. Newegg reviews aren't the greatest, there's much better places to read reviews. I mean, I read a review on there of everyone giving a 50 pack of zip-ties a 5/5 star for $5 when I got the same thing at the source for less than a buck. Same colours even.

Here's my review: the two drawbacks to the 295 are price and extra heat/noise. With some tweaking you can have fairly low noise and reasonable temperatures, but not as good as with the 285. Everything else the 295 wins.

 

[tjcinnamon]

decisions, decisions...

 

[HOOfan 1]

If you want the GTX295 then I would certainly say it would be wise to upgrade from your Earthwatts 500W....if that makes any impact on your decision.