GTX 660ti SLI vs 780

[jaden43129]

So as the title says, I would like to know what would be the better option/cheapest and most importantly safest way to improve my system.
My current Rig:

Asus 1920x1080 144hz 1ms monitor
i7 3770 @ 3.4GHz
12gb Ram
1 GTX 660ti Power edition from MSI (discontinued)
CX600 corsair psu
Acer Predator G3620 motherboard

http://www.game-debate.com/motherboard/index.php?mot_id=1410&motherboard=Acer%20Predator%20G3620

Here's a link to the mobo, this was originally a prebuilt PC but I didn't know much at the time so now I am having the need to upgrade.

So what I would like to know is if it would be more cost efficient and safer weather to go with 2 GTX 660ti power editions (which I already have one and they are discontinued so I'll have to get them at ebay or somewhere else) or to just go with a 780.

I was originally planning on going SLI but I have heard very negative things from SLI users.

My current budget is of about $800 USD, which I will be using also to get a Carbide 500R case, new psu, Mobo if it would bottleneck the 780 or if I choose to go with SLI, and last but not least also to get a gpu.

P.S. My goal is to be able to record BF4 at a constant 60 fps, ultra settings with ShadowPlay.

 

[Bajamonster]

I think a 780 would be better than a 660Ti SLI. If you are running one monitor I would say that 780. If you are running more than one then maybe the 660TI SLI. Also, you might want to look at a R9 290 or R9 280X as well.

 

[jaden43129]

I think a 780 would be better than a 660Ti SLI. If you are running one monitor I would say that 780. If you are running more than one then maybe the 660TI SLI.

I am sticking to one monitor at 1920x1080. Though I am not sure how much more expensive it'll come out to be if I go with the 780.

 

[Bajamonster]

If you have the money I say 780, R9 280X, R9 290, or R9 290X. Don't go SLI if you have one monitor.

 

[sora]

If you have the money I say 780, R9 280X, R9 290, or R9 290X. Don't go SLI if you have one monitor.

280X is just a rebranded 7970 though...

 

[jaden43129]

Single more powerful gpu would be allways better than 2 cheaper gpus. Because sli could only get real benefit from games that are optimized for sli as for they could have micro stuttering and other problems. Also that 600w psu may have problems to power those 2 enough. So its better to go with 780 as it provides more performance in any app as 660 ti in sli. Best way is just sell your 660 and get gtx 770/780 or r9 280x

Thanks for the reply, it really clarified some of my thoughts. I have had some problems with this particular gpu and the fact that it has been discontinued is a bit fishy also. I guess I will go with a 780 but would it be worth it to SLI it afterwards (considering I still will use a single monitor)?

 

[jaden43129]

Single more powerful gpu would be allways better than 2 cheaper gpus. Because sli could only get real benefit from games that are optimized for sli as for they could have micro stuttering and other problems. Also that 600w psu may have problems to power those 2 enough. So its better to go with 780 as it provides more performance in any app as 660 ti in sli. Best way is just sell your 660 and get gtx 770/780 or r9 280x

this card will run ulttra any game atleast 3 years from now even at 1440p and multi monitors. From that on you could sli it but you need a atleast 800w psu then. From now there are really not need for that as this can easily run triple monitor systems.

Thanks for the reply, it really clarified some of my thoughts. I have had some problems with this particular gpu and the fact that it has been discontinued is a bit fishy also. I guess I will go with a 780 but would it be worth it to SLI it afterwards (considering I still will use a single monitor)?

Also, any particular brand recommended when buying a 780?

 

[jaden43129]

I personally preffer this evga http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130943
or asus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

The EVGA one is alot more expensive, I did see a difference in the Core and Boost clocks but is it really noticeable? I see some cheaper ones than the EVGA with relatively the same core and boost clocks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125471

 

[Bajamonster]

The Asus 780 would be a great choice.