New GPU time, suggestions?

Rifter

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
11,522
751
126
So its time for a new GPU(s)

I've been out of the comp scene for a few years now(becoming a linehaul dispatcher controlling 100 trucks cuts down my free time dramatically, unfortunately this brought my anandtech time down to almost zero)

Full System specs in sig, short version i have a 4.2Ghz i7 930 and this will be GPU only upgrade at this point in time, my CPU is still strong.

Im willing to go SLI again or single GPU. System perfectly setup for either cooling/power wise

As far as i can tell SLI 760's seem to be the best price/performance, or a single 770.

What do you guys suggest?
 

Gloomy

Golden Member
Oct 12, 2010
1,469
21
81
If you can find a non-overpriced 280X, get that.

Otherwise get a 770, it's a little slower but it's more than likely not noticeable in practice.

I'm not a fan of mid-range multi GPU setups, so I wouldn't get two 760s.
 

Rifter

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
11,522
751
126
Whats the budget?

Not really relevant, that's the plus to the new job, might not have much free time but im paid well. Lets call it under $1000.

That said there is no reason to go baller or anything and just get 780Ti SLI because i could afford it, im still only gaming at 1080p 60hz, just want a little more power for newer games.

My 3 year old SLI460's are just now starting to feel a little tired in newer games.

Im just looking for a similar bang for the buck as when i got my 460's(I dunno why but i felt amazed when i purchased them at the performance i got for the price).

Thats why i was thinking SLI 760's and call it a day but wanted to make sure i explored all the options.
 

Headfoot

Diamond Member
Feb 28, 2008
4,444
641
126
Saw some reputable traders selling used 780s for $425. That's a fantastic deal if you ask me, especially considering that 290s are completely out of stock and overpriced when they do come in. That's be a huge step up OC'd
 

DooKey

Golden Member
Nov 9, 2005
1,811
458
136
I'd pick up a used 780 if possible, otherwise grab 4gb 770s. Makes no sense to buy AMD right now with the inflated miner prices.
 

wasabiman123

Member
May 28, 2013
132
1
81
I would get a GTX 770 for around 330$, or a 780 at around 500$. The former is nice in that you save a couple hundred for when 20nm/Maxwell arrives, and the 780 is pretty beefy so you should be good and you get all the cool new Nvidia features like Shadowplay and Shield streaming etc.
 

Gloomy

Golden Member
Oct 12, 2010
1,469
21
81
780 doesn't seem like a bad idea for 425 dollars, even if it's used. Get that.
 

Rifter

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
11,522
751
126
I was thinking of going single higher end card this time around but its hard to justify the price, will read some 780 reviews now.

Just looking at it from a pure avg FPS standpoint at 1080p 760 SLI seems to beat 780 for less money, but i want to see more reviews with min FPS and graphs showing FPS drops first. If 780 is more steady and maintains higher FPS with fewer dips might be worth it.
 

jimhsu

Senior member
Mar 22, 2009
705
0
76
780's can be had for $420 on newegg with a rebate and a certain coupon code. Search slickdeals.
 

BallaTheFeared

Diamond Member
Nov 15, 2010
8,115
0
71
7970/770/280x aren't really big upgrades.. except in vram and the fact that they're single card solutions.

I'd go either R290 or GTX 780 (aftermarket) or even wait for a higher quality aftermarket 780 Ti which will get you close to twice as powerful as 460 SLI.
 

blastingcap

Diamond Member
Sep 16, 2010
6,654
5
76
If you can wait, just wait a few months when we have more console ports and thus a better idea of what kind of hardware you need to run next-gen console ports. We have some idea right now thanks to titles like Battlefield 4, but it's still early.
 

futurefields

Diamond Member
Jun 2, 2012
6,471
32
91
If you can wait, just wait a few months when we have more console ports and thus a better idea of what kind of hardware you need to run next-gen console ports.

Unless they start rendering at 640x480 in order to make up the raw horsepower deficit i see no reaosn why current gen GPU's wont be able to keep up with the "next gen" consoles :whiste:
 

blastingcap

Diamond Member
Sep 16, 2010
6,654
5
76
Unless they start rendering at 640x480 in order to make up the raw horsepower deficit i see no reaosn why current gen GPU's wont be able to keep up with the "next gen" consoles :whiste:

PS4's total shared RAM may potentially be more than some 2GB or even 3GB cards can handle if most of it is given to graphics.
 

Attic

Diamond Member
Jan 9, 2010
4,282
2
76
Lots of good advice.

I'll toss out a different route if you want to try dual solution.

AMD 270 non x, 2 of those is $360 and they'll do 270x speeds all day.

Efficient little cards and great at 1080P even as a single card solution.

Could also try out a gaming/mining setup. Mine on one 24/7 and game on one when needed and mine on it when not. When both are mining you'll be outdoing the 280x's everyone in is in a tizzy to get on and they won't use much more power doing it.

The 280x at 300 was the card to get, but at current prices it makes no sense.


Other than that I'd say the 770 GTX for 300bux after rebate.