EVGA GTX 660

[JS2004]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-199-EA

I have a question regarding this that someone with the card can hopefully answer.

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc...ds/evga-geforce-gtx-660-review-1096787/review

This review makes reference to the 2560 x 1600 resolution being "out of reach unless SLI"
Quote:
It's a card designed to run the latest shooters and RPG adventures at a crisp 1080p HD resolution like 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 at reliable frame rates. The 2560x1600 resolution, which looks so awesome on mammoth displays, will remain out of your reach, at least with a single 660 in your rig (the 660 is SLI ready).

What I would like to know is whether this means 2560 x 1600 res will not work or will just not look as good as it *could* ?

Im running 2560 x 1600 resolution with a GTX 260 at the moment and I am happy with the output - a bit confused why a much higher rated card is being mentioned specifically for not liking 2560 x 1600 res.

My monitor is a 30 inch with native 2560 x 1600 so I am not overly keen on switching that resolution down.

Anyone able to clarify whether 2560 x 1600 is a no go or will be fine?

Cheers!

 

[Gregster]

It means it isn't powerfull enough to run newer games like BF3 at that res smoothly. Frame rates will be low and it will feel juddery. If going SLI, it will have enough grunt to make the games smoother.

 

[pgi947]

And if you're considering buying a pair of them, you may as well just fork out for a single 670/680/7970 or even two 7950's

 

[JS2004]

I probably wont be going for a pair of them.

Its one part to add to my current rig whilst I am getting the other bits together to build a new machine - this would be used in the current rig then transported into the newer one.

So older games it should be fine at 2560 x 1600? (thinking Eve online mainly)

Cheers

 

[Gregster]

Eve will be fine bud and good luck with your new build.

 

[JS2004]

Excellent - Cheers

Bit tired of graphics locking up when large fleets appear !