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GPU Hardware Survey - What Are You Running and Why?

Resolution : 1440p
GPU/GPUs : 980
Because : Bought a 8x/8x mobo with the intention of SLI 970s, which I changed my mind on due to the 3.5GB thing, so returned my initial 970 and got a 980, with a view to get another later. I am also limited by a 750w PSU.
 
Resolution : 1080p
GPU/GPUs : 3Gb 7970 Ghz Ed.
Because : Was super cheap (sub £190 with a load of promotional games) just when AMD was just on the verge of releasing the 280 rebrands
Extras: Just about fast enough in pCARS and new games at 1080p. Considering an upgrade, possibly to a larger rez monitor too, but waiting on the new AMD Fury cards to be released first (not because Ill buy one, but more so the market settles price wise)
 
Resolution : 1920x1200
GPU/GPUs : EVGA GTX780 FTW
Because : Cards are too ridiculously priced these days to keep upgrading and this has managed with everything I have thrown at it anyway.
Extras: Will upgrade when GTX 980's hit lower prices on the MM.
 
Resolution: 1680x1050 (Spare monitor for now :( )
GPU/GPUs: XFX 7870 2GB Black Edition
Because: 5890 died on me and this was on offer for £20 still in box and used for 2 months, got me up and running. Waiting on 390X/Fury cards before making a jump.
Extras: Plays pretty much everything I play at present, struggles in places but on this res its OK. Will jump to a new GPU and Monitor when the new cards are out and I can see how it handles DX12 etc.
 
Resolution : 1440p
GPU/GPUs : 295x2
Because : Because I couldn't fit my two 290's on my matx board and OCUK then did the special on the 295x2 (even though 2 months later they where even cheaper.)
Extras: Will look at the 390x when its out to see if worth upgrading.
 
Monitor Resolutions in Decending Order (Highest to Lowest)

1080p - 35 Users

1440p - 34 Users

4K - 13 Users

1200p - 13 Users

3440x1440 - 5 Users

1600p - 4 Users

1680x1050 - 4 Users

2560x1080 - 3 Users

5760x1080 - 2 Users

GPUs in Decending Order (Highest to Lowest)

R9-290X - 10 Users
SLi Titan X - 7 Users
Titan X - 6 Users
GTX980 - 6 Users
SLi GTX980Ti - 5 Users
GTX970 - 5 Users
R9-290 - 5 Users
GTX780Ti - 5 Users
Xfire R9-290 - 4 Users
GTX980Ti - 4 Users
GTX780 - 3 Users
HD7970 - 3 Users
HD7870 - 3 Users
HD7950 - 3 Users
R9-295x2 - 3 Users
Tri-XFire R9-290 - 3 Users
SLi GTX980 - 3 Users
SLi 780 - 2 Users
R9-285 - 2 Users
SLi Titan (OG) - 2 Users
HD7850 - 2 Users
R9-280X - 2 Users
Xfire HD7970 - 2 Users
HD7990 - 2 Users
Xfire R9-280X - 2 Users
GTX570 - 2 Users
GTX670 - 2 Users
HD6950- 1 User
Tri-Sli Titan X - 1 User
Quad-Sli Titan X - 1 User
Tri-Xfire 7970 - 1 User
GTX960 - 1 User
Xfire HD7950 - 1 User
SLI GTX780ti - 1 User
Titan (OG) - 1 User
GTS520 - 1 User
R9-270X - 1 User
2xR9-295x2 - 1 User
R7-250X - 1 User
GTX760 - 1 User
SLi 770 - 1 User
HD5850 - 1 User
GTX770 - 1 User
GTX560Ti - 1 User


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Resolution : 1920 x 1080
GPU/GPUs : Powercolor 7950 v5
Because : Because undervolted it runs 950mhz at 0.900v with no noise and 1150mhz it uses 1.150 volts and reaches 60c. Until game tech really improves I'll sit on the 7950.
 
Resolution :1080
GPU/GPUs :290
Because :Sent the 970 back due to VRAM issues and driver issue, wasn't too impressed with nvidia tbh, so got a cheap 290
Extras: Watercooled
 
Resolution : 1920.1080
GPU/GPUs : HD 7950
Because : Was supposed to be the best bang for buck GPU at the time I purchased it and I did not want to spend over £200 on a GPU when I don't game as much any more.
 
Resolution: 1920x1200
GPU/GPUs:Gigabyte GTX 690
Because: Was a big increase in performance from my AMD HD6970 in 2012 and I wanted to see how good NVidia's multi-gpu support and drivers were. Also, really liked the reference cooler from both a performance and aesthetics standpoint, much better than the one on the HD6970 which was terrible.
 
Resolution : 1440p
GPU/GPUs : 980Ti Reference
Because : My GTX680 was struggling with my new 1440p monitor and I always buy the top of the line GPU to try and last me around 3 years.
Extras: Watercooled
 
Resolution : 1080p
GPU/GPUs : R9-290
Because : It was best bang for buck at the time, got a great deal on it!
Plays anything I throw at it with a reasonable frame rate too!
Extras: Watercooled
 
Resolution : 2560x1080
GPU/GPUs : GTX 970
Because : Down scaled my system to an i5, smaller case. Then up scaled it all again! Had to make room so moved on my other GPU's.
Extras: Will be watching AMD closely to see how the new tech performs.
 
Resolution : 1440p
GPU/GPUs : Xfire 6970
Because : I am waiting for the new AMD cards on Monday to replace the cards
Extras: Modded 6950 to 6970s.
 
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