MSI Radeon R9 270 Crossfire worth it?

[TheNerdyGeek]

I'm about to upgrade my PC in a few months and I am curious if two Radeon R9 270's in crossfire is better, OR equal in performance than a single R9 380 4GB?
I already have a 270 so I reckon it would be more economical to buy another 270 then to spend about 250 on the 380.
In terms of price to performance ratio, which would be better?

Thanks!

 

[Cazauxx]

I wouldn't really go for crossfire as it would end up costing more. I suggest just to get 1 really good graphics card that will last you instead of spending double the amount of a lower one.

 

[blazorthon]

Crossfire with the 270 would generally not outperform a 290X, at least not by much. If you already have a 270, then it's still a good upgrade.

 

[xzerqiin]

Hi, Ill give you the PROs and CONs.

*currently AMDs Crossfire is the best in terms of multi GPU configuration but 2 cards is still not going to out perform a single card.
Multiple GPU configuration could boost your frames by double the value at max FPS but your low frames will always be equivalent to your single cards lowest FPS. example:
R9 270 (34min 64avg 70max)
2x R9 270 (34min 90avg 138max)
3x r9 270 (33min 110avg 150max)
We also have the so called stutters where the multiple GPUs are not jiving together. example: GPU1 is at 32FPS while GPU2 is at 30 (so GPU2 will skip a some frame to catch GPU1)
Multiple GPU configuration is also 30% warmer or more because GPU2 is feeding its heat to GPU1.
Not power efficient because it will require more watts, and when GPU1 over heats it will eat additional volts.
Multiple GPU is not ideal unless you are under water and if you are using the highest end card with the highest resolution.


Single GPU configuration on the other hand will give you its own raw scoring unaffected by stuttering, 2ndary heat, and noise.

 

[TheNerdyGeek]

Hi, Ill give you the PROs and CONs.

*currently AMDs Crossfire is the best in terms of multi GPU configuration but 2 cards is still not going to out perform a single card.
Multiple GPU configuration could boost your frames by double the value at max FPS but your low frames will always be equivalent to your single cards lowest FPS. example:
R9 270 (34min 64avg 70max)
2x R9 270 (34min 90avg 138max)
3x r9 270 (33min 110avg 150max)
We also have the so called stutters where the multiple GPUs are not jiving together. example: GPU1 is at 32FPS while GPU2 is at 30 (so GPU2 will skip a some frame to catch GPU1)
Multiple GPU configuration is also 30% warmer or more because GPU2 is feeding its heat to GPU1.
Not power efficient because it will require more watts, and when GPU1 over heats it will eat additional volts.
Multiple GPU is not ideal unless you are under water and if you are using the highest end card with the highest resolution.


Single GPU configuration on the other hand will give you its own raw scoring unaffected by stuttering, 2ndary heat, and noise.

Alright, thanks for your in-depth answer! Now that I am considering a single card, what would you recommend? Here is my upcoming build:

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-1866 Memory
GPU: ?
PSU: Corsair RM650 80+ Gold
Case: Corsair SPEC-01

 

[Cazauxx]

Hi, Ill give you the PROs and CONs.

*currently AMDs Crossfire is the best in terms of multi GPU configuration but 2 cards is still not going to out perform a single card.
Multiple GPU configuration could boost your frames by double the value at max FPS but your low frames will always be equivalent to your single cards lowest FPS. example:
R9 270 (34min 64avg 70max)
2x R9 270 (34min 90avg 138max)
3x r9 270 (33min 110avg 150max)
We also have the so called stutters where the multiple GPUs are not jiving together. example: GPU1 is at 32FPS while GPU2 is at 30 (so GPU2 will skip a some frame to catch GPU1)
Multiple GPU configuration is also 30% warmer or more because GPU2 is feeding its heat to GPU1.
Not power efficient because it will require more watts, and when GPU1 over heats it will eat additional volts.
Multiple GPU is not ideal unless you are under water and if you are using the highest end card with the highest resolution.


Single GPU configuration on the other hand will give you its own raw scoring unaffected by stuttering, 2ndary heat, and noise.

Alright, thanks for your in-depth answer! Now that I am considering a single card, what would you recommend? Here is my upcoming build:

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-1866 Memory
GPU: ?
PSU: Corsair RM650 80+ Gold
Case: Corsair SPEC-01

GTX 960 or GTX 980 if you want to spend a little more
I have a 960 and it plays GTA V and the latest games at 60 FPS

 

[TheNerdyGeek]

Hi, Ill give you the PROs and CONs.

*currently AMDs Crossfire is the best in terms of multi GPU configuration but 2 cards is still not going to out perform a single card.
Multiple GPU configuration could boost your frames by double the value at max FPS but your low frames will always be equivalent to your single cards lowest FPS. example:
R9 270 (34min 64avg 70max)
2x R9 270 (34min 90avg 138max)
3x r9 270 (33min 110avg 150max)
We also have the so called stutters where the multiple GPUs are not jiving together. example: GPU1 is at 32FPS while GPU2 is at 30 (so GPU2 will skip a some frame to catch GPU1)
Multiple GPU configuration is also 30% warmer or more because GPU2 is feeding its heat to GPU1.
Not power efficient because it will require more watts, and when GPU1 over heats it will eat additional volts.
Multiple GPU is not ideal unless you are under water and if you are using the highest end card with the highest resolution.


Single GPU configuration on the other hand will give you its own raw scoring unaffected by stuttering, 2ndary heat, and noise.

Alright, thanks for your in-depth answer! Now that I am considering a single card, what would you recommend? Here is my upcoming build:

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-1866 Memory
GPU: ?
PSU: Corsair RM650 80+ Gold
Case: Corsair SPEC-01

GTX 960 or GTX 980 if you want to spend a little more
I have a 960 and it plays GTA V and the latest games at 60 FPS

Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into either getting the 960 or the MSI Radeon R9 380!

 

[xzerqiin]

Alright, thanks for your in-depth answer! Now that I am considering a single card, what would you recommend? Here is my upcoming build:

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105
MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-1866 Memory
GPU: ?
PSU: Corsair RM650 80+ Gold
Case: Corsair SPEC-01

Any of the gtx 900 series. the r9 300 series is good too. Just remember if the card has a version of low GB gddr5, dont buy that line of card. Example gtx960 2GB and 4GB, not this card, even if you buy the 4GB the performance will still be the same because it was made to run at 2GB.

My suggestion, get the mid range or preferably stick to your budget.