Graphics Question

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  1. lcdguy

    lcdguy Minimodder

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    Which do you think i would get better use from.

    9800GX2 + 8800 GT (for physx)
    XFX 5770 x2 in CF

    I got the nvidia cards at no cost through a trade. I would have to sell them to get the second 5770 i already have one.
     
    lcdguy, 28 Jun 2010
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  2. Telltale Boy

    Telltale Boy Designated CPC Jetwhore

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    I'd definitely go for the crossfired 5770's as they have DX11 support, good scaling & performance & many people have argued & shown PhysX is pretty much useless.
     
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  3. murraynt

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    how much can you get the 9800GX2 for?
     
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  4. lcdguy

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    i figured i could probably get around 130-150 CDN for it.
     
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  5. murraynt

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    keep the two nvidia cards and sell on the 5770 the 9800gx2 might be old but its it still a seroius bit of kit
    although if you decide to sell them i would be very interested
     
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  6. bagman

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    get the 5770 you will get much better peformace than a 9800GX2
     
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  7. murraynt

    murraynt Modder

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    but the 9800gx2 is free
     
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  8. bagman

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    so is the 5770 option as he will sell the other two cards and will easily get enough money for another new 5770
     
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  9. murraynt

    murraynt Modder

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    Yes i suppose might be more future proof.im assuming you have a full crossfire board lcdguy
     
    murraynt, 29 Jun 2010
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  10. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

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    5770. More performance, less power consumption.
     
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  11. lcdguy

    lcdguy Minimodder

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    Since it's a P6X58D Premium. I am going to guess that's a yes. :D
     
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  12. murraynt

    murraynt Modder

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    envy:miffed: that would make a very nice set up:thumb:
     
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  13. Pete J

    Pete J Employed scum

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    +1 for 2x5770s - they'll be more powerful and much quieter. Would you be able to hold onto the 8800GT for PhysX though?
     
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  14. lcdguy

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    nah my friend needs more than i do. BTW i am picking up a second XFX 5770 for around 180 CDN. I can post the rest of my awesome setup if there is interest.
     
    lcdguy, 30 Jun 2010
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