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- Feb 21, 2008
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- Baltimore, MD
So I've got the upgrade bug. I really don't NEED to as my setup works fine for now, but I'd like to explore my options. I use my computer for gaming and video conversions (DVD ripping, etc).
Basic specs (also in sig)
i7-920 @ 4.1GHz w/ HT
GTX285 flashed to FTW speeds
6GB ram
1000w antec PSU
Now I'm debating on throwing in a second GTX285 or going with a new single card. Really, I just don't know how any of the new cards compare to a GTX285 or GTX285 SLI setup. Another 285 would run me probably about 200.
I also have to consider my water loop. Right now my 285 and i7 are in a single loop with a 3x120 and 2x120 rad in series. Temps are good now, but adding a second 285 would pretty much force me to split the loops up into GPU and CPU loops, and probably upgrade the 2x120 to a 3x120 for the GPU loop. And again I don't know how much heat these new cards put out compared to a 285 or 285 SLI.
So what would you do? Go with 285 SLI or new card? Which new card?
Basic specs (also in sig)
i7-920 @ 4.1GHz w/ HT
GTX285 flashed to FTW speeds
6GB ram
1000w antec PSU
Now I'm debating on throwing in a second GTX285 or going with a new single card. Really, I just don't know how any of the new cards compare to a GTX285 or GTX285 SLI setup. Another 285 would run me probably about 200.
I also have to consider my water loop. Right now my 285 and i7 are in a single loop with a 3x120 and 2x120 rad in series. Temps are good now, but adding a second 285 would pretty much force me to split the loops up into GPU and CPU loops, and probably upgrade the 2x120 to a 3x120 for the GPU loop. And again I don't know how much heat these new cards put out compared to a 285 or 285 SLI.
So what would you do? Go with 285 SLI or new card? Which new card?