Should I get another gtx 660?

[Luca C]

I currently have a gtx 660 windforce 2x, and I am thinking of sli-ing them. I have been thinking about doing this for a while but I am still unsure.

I currently have a 650w psu and a decent setup.

1) If I want to go sli-ing, would my psu support it?
2) Would there be a great gain from it?
3) Is there still microstuttering in games or has that been smoothed out with the gpu updates?
I may have more questions to ask, but I cannot think of any atm.

 

[renz496]

So the best thing is to wait for the amd r9 300 series?
And does my mobo support amd, crossfire or sli?

how long you can wait? heard that AMD R300 series won't be coming out until june or late Q2. your mobo support CF only. no SLI.

 

[Luca C]

I can wait as long as I need. Strange that it doesn't support sli when it supports nvidia gpus (well for me anyway).

 

[renz496]

I can wait as long as I need. Strange that it doesn't support sli when it supports nvidia gpus (well for me anyway).

problem is unlike crossfire there is licensing fee (to nvidia) for motherboard maker to use SLI. that's why not all motherboard have support for SLI. you don't need certification for a single GPU to work on any motherboard. if you can wait AMD R 300 series might come out late Q2. nvidia new series probably a quarter after that

 

[Luca C]

Hmm, never knew that. I'll most likely wait for the AMD R 300 series then. By the way, what does Q1, 2, ect mean?

 

[renz496]

Hmm, never knew that. I'll most likely wait for the AMD R 300 series then. By the way, what does Q1, 2, ect mean?

Q1 = first quarter. and goes on.

 

[Luca C]

ah, makes sense. So q2 will be like a 4 months or so?

 

[renz496]

ah, makes sense. So q2 will be like a 4 months or so?

sometime in april, may, june time frame. new rumor surface that AMD might be releasing something in April:

http://videocardz.com/55051/xfx-radeon-r9-370-core-edition-leaks-out-coming-early-april

 

[Luca C]

seems legit, hopefully they do. I need to upgrade asap or at least by next year. gtx 660 is aging and it can't upkeep with the latest games as well 😛

 

[renz496]

seems legit, hopefully they do. I need to upgrade asap or at least by next year. gtx 660 is aging and it can't upkeep with the latest games as well 😛

for me single 660 doesn't have enough performance even at 1600x900. good thing that i have 660SLI. with the new console game dev raise the bar. and for that reason i'm conflicting to move to 1080p or keep at 1600x900 even if i get new monitor. to me 970 seems perfect choice for 1600x900 res.

 

[Luca C]

it plays alright at 1080p, you just need to modify your settings

 

[renz496]

it plays alright at 1080p, you just need to modify your settings

well i got spoiled when i go for 660SLI lol 😛

personally i prefer to play very high/ultra setting with constant 60FPS (with v-sync). with much more recent games that's become much harder with my 660SLI. good thing that i'm not really picky about AA. even FXAA is fine by me.

 

[Luca C]

yeah, I like playing at very high/ultra settings, I prefer it. And since I can't sli I'll just go with amd in my next purchase.
gtx 660 can't always be at a constant 60 fps unfortunately which makes it hard for me to play.
Would it be a good idea for me to get a better psu for the upcoming amd cards?

 

[renz496]

yeah, I like playing at very high/ultra settings, I prefer it. And since I can't sli I'll just go with amd in my next purchase.
gtx 660 can't always be at a constant 60 fps unfortunately which makes it hard for me to play.
Would it be a good idea for me to get a better psu for the upcoming amd cards?

depends on which card to get?

 

[Luca C]

I might get the higher end ones, maybe r9 380x or 390, depends on the price, but ill most likely only have enough money for the gpu