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7950GX2 vs. 2 SLI connected 7900GTs. Both cost the same. Which provides better performance? Sorry if this has been asked already.
7950GX2 vs. 2 7900GT
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7950GX2 hands down.
http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47230
Google.
It's a better solution if you are not a hardcore overclocker, because when both overclocked to their maximum (Which requires a very good cooling solution) the 7900SLI'd will do the same or even a little bit better, but un-overclocked, or at least not to the peak of the peak the 7950GX2 is better, plus.. you can stick it in an SLI too, then it will be even more *** kicking lol.
Google.
It's a better solution if you are not a hardcore overclocker, because when both overclocked to their maximum (Which requires a very good cooling solution) the 7900SLI'd will do the same or even a little bit better, but un-overclocked, or at least not to the peak of the peak the 7950GX2 is better, plus.. you can stick it in an SLI too, then it will be even more *** kicking lol.
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You guys do realize that the 7950 doesn't use SLI by itself right? You don't have to have a SLI motherboard for it, just need a PCIe slot.
Reasons to get 7950 over 7900GT SLI:
7950 runs faster
Only uses 1 6-pin power connector
Only uses 1 PCIe slot
Can upgrade to Quad SLI once forceware drivers (but thats a waste of money IMO)
SLI 7900GT and 7950 actually are pretty good, the 7950 runs more then 100% faster in FEAR w/ 1600x1200 (75fps vs 35fps) and even 2048x1538 (it runs at 75fps!)
The 7950 once agains is running just around 100% faster then the 7900 GT in HL2 Episode 1 in 1600x1200 and 2048x1538.
It also runs 100% faster in BF2 w/ 2048x1538 4xAA.
The 7950 and SLI 7900 GTs are the only multi-GPU that I support and think is worth the cash... but I only think it's worth it if you have a really high resolution monitor.
http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2769&p=1
Reasons to get 7950 over 7900GT SLI:
7950 runs faster
Only uses 1 6-pin power connector
Only uses 1 PCIe slot
Can upgrade to Quad SLI once forceware drivers (but thats a waste of money IMO)
SLI 7900GT and 7950 actually are pretty good, the 7950 runs more then 100% faster in FEAR w/ 1600x1200 (75fps vs 35fps) and even 2048x1538 (it runs at 75fps!)
The 7950 once agains is running just around 100% faster then the 7900 GT in HL2 Episode 1 in 1600x1200 and 2048x1538.
It also runs 100% faster in BF2 w/ 2048x1538 4xAA.
The 7950 and SLI 7900 GTs are the only multi-GPU that I support and think is worth the cash... but I only think it's worth it if you have a really high resolution monitor.
http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2769&p=1
klevenskiy
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Well, I am not planning on going quad. However these are my only worries about 7950:
1. DirectX cards are coming out soon and I won't want to replace such an expensive card, but I can't wait until that either.
2. The card can't handle HDR and AA at the same time. Correct? Is it like that with all NVidia cards?
1. DirectX cards are coming out soon and I won't want to replace such an expensive card, but I can't wait until that either.
2. The card can't handle HDR and AA at the same time. Correct? Is it like that with all NVidia cards?
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