So, I watered and cooked my poor 660ti during motherboard replacement and improper/hurried leak testing last week. Stupid on my part, but it is what it is. I'm currently getting by with a 750ti which has proved surprising capable at 1200p. It actually runs Skyrim with texture mod, Civ5, Orcs Must Die 2, Borderlands 2 better than I thought it would. These aren't graphics heavy hitters by modern standards and I play at 1200p.
I have two replacement options at similar price points, with a strong case for either option. New GTX 970 or used SLI 670 w/waterblocks. The 670 setup is obviously the more potent and better deal, plus it fits into my current loop nicely, but the 970 is the "new thing" with the latest architecture and it would meet my performance needs entirely. Unfortunately, no water.
It's practically a coin flip in my head. I really want the Maxwell card, but I also really want to keep my cards under water. Thoughts from the horde? Anybody want to try to smack some "sense" into me one way or the other?
I have two replacement options at similar price points, with a strong case for either option. New GTX 970 or used SLI 670 w/waterblocks. The 670 setup is obviously the more potent and better deal, plus it fits into my current loop nicely, but the 970 is the "new thing" with the latest architecture and it would meet my performance needs entirely. Unfortunately, no water.
It's practically a coin flip in my head. I really want the Maxwell card, but I also really want to keep my cards under water. Thoughts from the horde? Anybody want to try to smack some "sense" into me one way or the other?
