GPU for 2560x1080

[smogsy]

So got my Money back on my 7990 after gigabyte sent another faulty card.

Using 570 2.5GB
Budget 750-800 pounds
Resolution 2560x1080 (for now might get 4K next year)

I'm thinking
2x 290X
2x 980 (Depending on reviews)
2x 780 6GB
2x 780TI


or
1x Titan Black now & 1 later?


Only thing leaning me towards nvidia is Witcher 3 support

however other than PhysX not sure what Nvidia Offers over AMD on witcher 3

for example
Hairworks - AMD support?
The other effects open for AMD to use or Tied down? or less optimized

 

[arc@css]

I would be buying 2 x 780 6gb cards.

 

[snips86x]

Been using a 290p on a 2560*1080 29" monitor and its flawless!

That is all

 

[Drojman]

Definitely not the Titan Black or 780TI. I would probably go for the 290xs or 2 980s, depending on how they're reviewed. They'll probably be expensive compared to 290s though.

 

[Nexus18]

Yeah you don't need two top end GPU's for that res.

My single 290 copes perfectly well with every game on max settings at that res.(except AA [not a fan of AA and not really needed for that res. @ 29"]) except for crysis 3.

So for now just get a single 290/290x or 780 6GB and when you move to 4k, add another GPU imo

 

[smogsy]

i think whatever card i get ill get 2 just to get high frames all the time in case i jump to my 120hz monitor 1920x1080

ofc not for titan black

 

[ShivP]

Can you still get 6GB 780s?

 

[snips86x]

Can you still get 6GB 780s?

Yes but at that res its pointless!

 

[ShivP]

Yes but at that res its pointless!

Indeed, was just checking as it was on OPs list

Could you not wait till this apparent nVidia next gen GPU release thing?

 

[bemaniac]

295x2 is faster than all your options at £730?

 

[arc@css]

Yes but at that res its pointless!

I disagree with that. Depends what settings he likes to use / what games / mods, etc.

 

[smogsy]

Indeed, was just checking as it was on OPs list

Could you not wait till this apparent nVidia next gen GPU release thing?

yeh i will be but wanted user feedback

6GB thought could be handy for heavy modded witcher 3 or skyrim like games

 

[Gregster]

Smogsy, having watched the trailers and gameplay for The Witcher 3, I would certainly go for nVidia. It is going to be an epic game and one that nVidia have their proprietary tech in.

I would wait it out and see what the 980 is bringing and not long to wait either bud (Gibbo has a sample he has been testing)

 

[smogsy]

true dat greg, might be one of the first with 2 of these badboys

 

[Gregster]

https://developer.nvidia.com/content/witcher-3-wild-hunt-physx-and-nvidia-hairworks-shown-gamescom

Just to whet you appetite

 

[smogsy]

already watched the 36m gameplay video 10x over

 

[snips86x]

I disagree with that. Depends what settings he likes to use / what games / mods, etc.

yeh i will be but wanted user feedback

6GB thought could be handy for heavy modded witcher 3 or skyrim like games

That's fair enough.

My experience has been amazing. With my 290, I can max out BF3, Batman and Borderlands 2 and keep a comfortable frame rate with no major performance hampering dips. A 6gb card isn't going to perform any better then a 4gb card with both obviously being the same brand. You've just got more ram.

 

[cwgk91]

As said above, for that budget surely a 295x2 is the best idea?

 

[snips86x]

As said above, for that budget surely a 295x2 is the best idea?

I'd say so considering the price now!

 

[JediFragger]

My money is on a 295x2 (or 2xreference 290X's if you're deaf ), epic value atm

edit - Oooooooooooo, I see that the Gigabyte 295x2 has also been dropped to £730, extra years warranty and UK-based RMA centre! Sweet