Going for a new 6core setup. Should i upgrade my GPU from a 570 or just get another and SLI?

[Serial45]

Hey guys,

Overdue an upgrade so decided to go for a 6core x79 setup with 16 gig memory.
I realise the bottleneck will be my 570. I'm unsure whether to sell it for approx £175-200 and buy a new GPU or just buy another and SLI them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Serial45]

Thanks for the advice guys, Yeah I have a 900w enermax psu. Another 570 it is then

 

[Serial45]

Some reading for you http://www.overclock.net/t/1243717/gtx-570-sli-or-one-gtx-680

My 7970 in bf3 uses 1.45gig @ 1080 with 2xAA, sbao and terrain detail set to high, all rest on ultra.

Whats your budget if you were to buy a new single card?

I'd estimate around £350.

Thanks for that topic mate, certainly changed my view. Thinking about going for a 680. Or possibly a switch to AMD.

 

[Serial45]

If you are happy with the graphics on your current system why upgrade. Your gtx 570 will not perform any worse on an x79 system.

If you do want to upgrade. What do you need out of your system. Which games do you play, What settings (do you need everything maxed ?) are you going to keep the 3007.

Forgot to update my sig guys. I swopped to a 24" benq 120hz monitor. The dell was poor for gaming.

I'll mostly be playing world of warcraft, mass effect 3, battlefield 3. Want it future proof for some titles.

 

[Serial45]

Thanks for the input guys. Been with nvidia for years but tempted to go the extra mile to try the 7970. Love to overclock so feel I would get more out of the card. Btw saw the exact same model as my card finish on 160 on a populour auction site today. So based on that will only cost me £180-200ish to change.
Found an XFX radeon HD 7970 black edition on another website for £346 including postage.

 

[Serial45]

It doesn't matter what game you play or what resolution you play it. 2 gtx 570's will still be faster than any single card.

Vram is not as important as a lot of people think it is.

I'd go for whatever option is the cheapest.

I've never run SLI before, heard there can be problems running some games? + extra heat generated in case etc. Always been very wary of it.

 

[Serial45]

So guys, overclocking in mind do you think the 7970 XFX black edition would be a good card to get?
I don't want to have the hassle of changing the card heatsink / fan etc

Any other recommendations would be great.

 

[Serial45]

You are better off with the gigabyte windforce 7970. Better cooler and very good quality with UK based warranty.

Thanks mate, just about to order one - just read a great review on it.