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Hi, I was wondering if I should get two gtx 680s in SLI or go for one gtx 690 now. All GPUs are hydro copper ver.

Will the watercooling for 690 tame the beast? Or is the 680 SLI a better option for two single GPUs in action.
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Performance-wise, they are going to be very similar, if not, exactly the same. So it's a wash.

Future expansion-wise, depending on what motherboard you have, it would be easier (but quite a lot more expensive) to add a second 690 versus a third/fourth 680 for added performance. Of course, this will depend highly on what resolution you are running how much you are willing to spend.

From a watercooling perspective, if you want better flow and lower restriction, then you would want less components in your loop. Therefore, the single 690 will be the better choice; although, it's really splitting hairs as most waterblocks today are not that restrictive anyway (including the Hydro's made by Swiftech for EVGA).

From a future selling point, the 690 would hold its value better than two 680's, although it may take longer to line up a potential buyer due to the higher price tag.

In the end, I would opt for whatever will be the easiest to option to obtain as both cards still readily go in and out of stock here in the US, so I assume it may be a similar situation for you as well. wink.gif
 
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Thanks for positive reply Covert Ash thumb.gif

I live in Oslo and its hard to get hands on a 690 HC. Ive seen the HC block for 690 on EVGA but they dont send outside north america.
Im about to buy 2x EVGA 680 HC and its much easier for me rather than paying 1815$ for 1x 690 HC. Ive been thinking the same way as you, getting one 690 HC is better for future updates and upgrades, rather than having 2 GPUs. But the 1815$ for only 1 GPU is way too expensive, its almost the same price for 2x 680 HC.
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Thanks for positive reply Covert Ash thumb.gif
I live in Oslo and its hard to get hands on a 690 HC. Ive seen the HC block for 690 on EVGA but they dont send outside north america.
Im about to buy 2x EVGA 680 HC and its much easier for me rather than paying 1815$ for 1x 690 HC. Ive been thinking the same way as you, getting one 690 HC is better for future updates and upgrades, rather than having 2 GPUs. But the 1815$ for only 1 GPU is way too expensive, its almost the same price for 2x 680 HC.

In that case, it sounds like the two 680's would be the easiest route to take. Enjoy them and definitely post pics up when you get the chance. thumb.gif

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I will probably get them in 12 days. I will try not to forget to post pictures when Im done!

+1 rep to you for being a good OCN member grouphug.gif hoorah!
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