1440p - SLI 780 3GB, 6GB or 780 TI

[Seui]

Hi all, I'm building a new pc and I wanted to future proof it for when I make the upgrade to a single 1440p monitor (Swift PG278Q). So I've done a ton of research and landed on the three options listed in the title. My main reason for going Nvidia is thanks to g-sync, and reading that they've been able to cut back on microstutter in SLI.

Right now, I'm going to be using my Samsung S23A700D, for 1080p/120hz gaming on Ultra.

My main concerns are once I move up to 1440p: Microstutter, Consistent 60FPS, AA, and 3GB/6GB for gaming.

Microstutter - I know dealing with it will vary, so I want to know is it a problem in most games, or few in between?

Consistent 60FPS - I'd like to stay at least around 60FPS

Anti-aliasing - I've read that AA isn't necessary at 1440p's resolution? If so, I'd rather leave it turned off if it meant I could run at Very High vs High.

3GB vs 6GB - If/when I do go SLI, would I really need a 780 6GB? Or should I just save my money and go with the 3GB version? Will future games be using more?

If it helps, I won't be playing games like Battlefield 4/Crisis 3 too often. I do play multiplayer shooters, but not as much as I used too. I play more single player games now, and some are open world: Sleeping Dogs, Saints Row, etc.
If I had to choose though, I'd rather have 120hz/144hz at 1440p with moderate graphic settings rather then losing out on those features while running in Ultra.

Thanks!

 

[Dylzan]

I'd recommend SLI 780 3GB, the extra VRAM isn't really needed unless you're going 4K and there really aren't many issues with SLI anymore.

 

[Drew010]

I would also recommend the 3GB SLI 780s, I have the same cards and plan on getting the ROG swift as well! One card can max out 1440p at ~60-80fps, and 2 of them in SLI should come close to 120fps at 1440p

 

[Seui]

I would also recommend the 3GB SLI 780s, I have the same cards and plan on getting the ROG swift as well! One card can max out 1440p at ~60-80fps, and 2 of them in SLI should come close to 120fps at 1440p

Awesome, I'll be going with one ASUS 780 3GB for now, and get the second one in the coming months. Thanks for the fast replies!

 

[Drew010]

You're welcome

 

[burdenbound]

Have you looked into the AMD R9 290 and 290x? At 2560x1440 the 290 generally performs better than the 780 and you will save a good amount of money on top of that.

They do run hotter than nvidia so using two will mean you should have some good airflow in your system, although that should be required for two of any card. Just don't discount AMD because you feel that nvidia is better due to the fan boys.

Both companies are great but I feel that for what you are trying to accomplish you can save a lot of money with AMD.

Other wise I agree with previous posters, go with sli 780 3GB.

 

[Seui]

Have you looked into the AMD R9 290 and 290x? At 2560x1440 the 290 generally performs better than the 780 and you will save a good amount of money on top of that.

They do run hotter than nvidia so using two will mean you should have some good airflow in your system, although that should be required for two of any card. Just don't discount AMD because you feel that nvidia is better due to the fan boys.

Both companies are great but I feel that for what you are trying to accomplish you can save a lot of money with AMD.

Other wise I agree with previous posters, go with sli 780 3GB.

My current pc uses a Radeon card actually (5870 to be exact), and I was originally going to go with the R9 series until G-Sync came into the picture. I just liked the idea of being able to have a smooth experience even when I'm gaming below 60FPS. The only problem was to take advantage of G-Sync, I needed an Nvidia card.

However, I know the 290/290x is a beast of a card, and prices have actually dropped greatly after checking. I guess if I had two Crossfire 290's though, I wouldn't even need G-Sync since the frames shouldn't dip too badly?
My only other concern is how bad microstutter is with a Crossfire setup vs SLI?

 

[burdenbound]

Have you looked into the AMD R9 290 and 290x? At 2560x1440 the 290 generally performs better than the 780 and you will save a good amount of money on top of that.

They do run hotter than nvidia so using two will mean you should have some good airflow in your system, although that should be required for two of any card. Just don't discount AMD because you feel that nvidia is better due to the fan boys.

Both companies are great but I feel that for what you are trying to accomplish you can save a lot of money with AMD.

Other wise I agree with previous posters, go with sli 780 3GB.

My current pc uses a Radeon card actually (5870 to be exact), and I was originally going to go with the R9 series until G-Sync came into the picture. I just liked the idea of being able to have a smooth experience even when I'm gaming below 60FPS. The only problem was to take advantage of G-Sync, I needed an Nvidia card.

However, I know the 290/290x is a beast of a card, and prices have actually dropped greatly after checking. I guess if I had two Crossfire 290's though, I wouldn't even need G-Sync since the frames shouldn't dip too badly?
My only other concern is how bad microstutter is with a Crossfire setup vs SLI?

It may be that I have never used a system using gsync but I have used vsync for years and haven't noticed an issue because of it, but then again I don't really have anything to compare it with. If you have used gsync and can't live without it then go with nvidia, otherwise the benefits might not outweigh the cost.

Toms has done some reviews of the fixes AMD has put in place for micro stuttering and it seems that the issue has been mostly solved since a couple of drivers ago. http://www.tomshardware.com/news/AMD-Catalyst-13.8-beta-microstutter,23776.html