6870 @GB Xfire VS 560 ti 1GB SLI

[gam0reily]

Which is better?

A 560 ti 1GB will have better performance on its own. But in SLI, there's an issue of VRAM for Ultra settings.

Will two 6870s with 2 GB of VRAM in Xfire surpass a 560 ti SLI configuration with 1 GB only?

I need to know because 2 GB version of 560 ti in my region is very expensive.

thx in advance!

 

[monsta]

Depends on the game and what resolution you play at.
The 560ti SLI is better and is quite fast and I have no issues with vram.
It all comes down to your budget and the rest of your system specs.
You may also want to consider getting a stronger single graphics card and going xfire/SLI later.

 

[DM186]

The Vram does not set how fast your card is it helps when you have more than one monitor or your resolution is more that 1920 x 1200. Unless you are doing what I just stated then I would get the 560 ti.

So here is a link the 6870 vs the 560 ti in SLI/CF. One more thing since the cards are so close if you are using higher graphics or more than one monitor then if it is cheaper then get the 6870. I hope this helps and good luck to you.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/301?vs=441

 

[gam0reily]

I'll be playing at 1920X1080, with ultra settings.

 

[monsta]

Would you consider the 670?
Single card with better performance, less heat, noise and power.
For approximately 400 bucks with performance close to a 680 its worth a mention.
But you will have to grab it quick as they will sell out quite fast.

 

[monsta]

6870 CFX, microstutter heaven... no thanks

Yup I agree , not a good set up to go for.

 

[DM186]

Yeah the 560 ti and avoid the problem with the 6870. I forgot about that.

 

[gam0reily]

ok. thanx a lot!

 

[gam0reily]

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