Ordered a GTX 690

[Ajay]

Why are you constantly changing out hardware?

Because he can! I upgraded something in my computer ~ every six month in the late 90's and early 2000's (not including software). So I had a completely new system about every 18 months. Eh, life was good back then

 

[Zebo]

Seems OP to play console ports. I'm still wondering why I moved off GTX 580 (other than power and thus less noise needed to cool my loop)


Ajay - times were way differnt in 2000. Hardware couldn't keep up with pretty much any software as opposed to today where $1000 computers can run the most demanding software and games. We can even play Crysis today.

 

[Smartazz]

Seems OP to play console ports. I'm still wondering why I moved off GTX 580 (other than power and thus less noise needed to cool my loop)


Ajay - times were way differnt in 2000. Hardware couldn't keep up with pretty much any software as opposed to today where $1000 computers can run the most demanding software and games. We can even play Crysis today.

I have to disagree. My 6870 struggles in Battlefield 3, Witcher 2, Crysis 2 and Anno 2070 at 1080p. I simply can't justify upgrading when I don't game nearly as much as I used to.

 

[AdamK47]

Because he can! I upgraded something in my computer ~ every six month in the late 90's and early 2000's (not including software). So I had a completely new system about every 18 months. Eh, life was good back then

I upgrade a lot too, but it's usually when the next gen parts come out.

It seems like he has more lateral moves in hardware than actual upgrades.

 

[Rvenger]

I upgrade a lot too, but it's usually when the next gen parts come out.

It seems like he has more lateral moves in hardware than actual upgrades.

2x 670s to a 690 is more of a lateral move and a substantial cost increase. Especially since his 670 was free. Running at 1080p will inherit absolutely no difference in performance. I was thinking about going SLI 670s but my single FTW works so good alone, I think I will just leave it alone until a game comes along where it needs the extra zip.

 

[Don Karnage]

I upgrade a lot too, but it's usually when the next gen parts come out.

It seems like he has more lateral moves in hardware than actual upgrades.

I just like playing with new pieces. Its not like i'm downgrading :biggrin:

If i was going from 670's to 680's then i could expect some disagreement but i'm moving up to a 690. Yeah it'll perform about the same but it's a 690 for christ sake

 

[Silverforce11]

Bah.. its so easy to make a monster setup when your case is massive.

Try packing the most power in the smallest case.

 

[skipsneeky2]

Bah.. its so easy to make a monster setup when your case is massive.

Try packing the most power in the smallest case.

Almost packed sli gtx670s into my old antec 300 with a overclocked i7 3770 but when i was at frys purchasing the parts,i saw the df-85 and just fell in love with it and purchased it.

Gonna have to either replace the front 3 fans with a couple 120cfm+ delta fans or attempt my fate at water cooling soon enough,top card is a stubborn assh*le to keep under 70,blame turbo boost for such madness.:awe:

 

[Don Karnage]

Bah.. its so easy to make a monster setup when your case is massive.

Try packing the most power in the smallest case.

My 1200 is small

 

[Rvenger]

3770k may bottleneck your 690 a little in bf3. You should have held onto your SB-E imo.

 

[Smartazz]

My 1200 is small

The 1200 is really tall, but it's not big for a full tower case.

 

[lavaheadache]

Bah.. its so easy to make a monster setup when your case is massive.

Try packing the most power in the smallest case.

I'm actually thinking about building a SFF rig just because there are some really nice small cases now that can accomodate 10-12 inch cards

 

[Silverforce11]

I'm actually thinking about building a SFF rig just because there are some really nice small cases now that can accomodate 10-12 inch cards

Heck yes, SUGO 8, with a 600W PSU, room for a 690.

I've just moved to Europe for work, thats why i built this small rig recently, took it on a plane with me as carry on luggage. It's pretty damn small and <6kg total. The sg5 easily fits a gtx680.

 

[Don Karnage]

3770k may bottleneck your 690 a little in bf3. You should have held onto your SB-E imo.

I highly doubt it bro especially clocked at 4.7ghz

 

[Rvenger]

2600k@4.8 bottlenecked 2x7970s. Could very well be the pcie 2.0 restriction though.

 

[blackened23]

I'll go first Don:

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3696103

Show us what ya got

 

[bleucharm28]

I'm actually thinking about building a SFF rig just because there are some really nice small cases now that can accomodate 10-12 inch cards

I working on my sff build now. The new z77 mini itx boards are amazing. I got the SG-07 with windows.

 

[guskline]

I'll go first Don:

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3696103

Show us what ya got

OMG!!!!!!! As Wayne and Garth would say "I am not worthy, I am not worthy!"

 

[Rubycon]

I have a pair of 690s going into an SR2 for testing.
Should be interesting.

EDIT:

Just one card > 17K

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3698321

It says two cards but there is only one in the system.

 

[blackened23]

I have a pair of 690s going into an SR2 for testing.
Should be interesting.

EDIT:

Just one card > 17K

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3698321

It says two cards but there is only one in the system.

XEON! Cheating on the physx score :biggrin:

 

[TakeNoPrisoners]

I think somebody needs more monitors.

 

[Rubycon]

Ok added another 690.

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3701776

Score not even close to double! What a rip off! :biggrin:

 

[SolMiester]

Ok added another 690.

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3701776

Score not even close to double! What a rip off! :biggrin:

Driver not approved!..hehe....niceeeeeee workstation though!

 

[Rubycon]

It's the latest (Beta therefore non WHQL) driver from nvidia. Everyone is getting that squawk. No mind, everything is fine I suppose.

Next up is getting the customized hydrocopper version with 1300MHz clocks (special bios) that is not volt locked. :biggrin:

 

[bmadd89]

Don: If you still haven't made your mind up about your case choice can i suggest a Lian Li? I have a PC-a71a and it works a treat, but it is 4 or 5 years old now.

Its a mess as i have been playing the last few days. Enough room down the side of the HDD cage for cable managment. Also room behind the mobo tray.

PS i might have to get 2 more 7970's and see how they go. Shame my 1090T would probably bottleneck the hell out of them.