So I want to upgrade my cards because I want to run at higher resolution (2560x1600). 27-30 inch monitor, probably 27. The monitors I am looking for are IP panels, which all refresh at 60hz (not interested in overclockable Korean 'catleap type' monitors). I just wanted to know, would I be wasting my money on buying two of these cards for that resolution? If the monitor can only refresh at 60 and the cards are producing fps faster than that, aren't I wasting the power of the sli config and would I get screen tearing as a result? I have never gamed at that res before so I am not sure what to expect. The monitors I am thinking about are either the ASUS PB278Q or the Dell 2713H.
Thanks for anyone with any guesses or experience with this.
I mean, it depends what you mean by waste. 2 780s will almost never drop below 60fps in any game at that res. I have a 7970 at 2560x1600, and the only games it can't max with fps 30-60 are hitman absolution (I can play with no aa), crisis and farcry 3 (I can play with 2x msaa). 1x 780 is way better than a 7970 and would be fine... but I my self want to upgrade to 2x780. my 2 cents.
Some demanding games like Metro Last Light with full AA will need this kind of horse power. You won't have screen tearing if you use Vsync (adaptive Vsync). Your Frame will constantly be locked at 60fps but you could experience some dips under the 60fps mark with VERY demanding games.
Also, the monitors you are looking at are 27", this means they are 2560x1440. Only 30" monitors can be 2560x1600. I would get the Asus PB278Q.
OK. Thanks. Can I ask another question? Would you go for a 60 or 120hz monitor? I know the arguments for each (better colours on one and smoother feel on other) but I just can't make up my mind. Like, will I notice a difference with those cards between a 60 and 120 hz monitor? I play fps games but not only; I like RPGs and MMOs too.
OK. Thanks. Can I ask another question? Would you go for a 60 or 120hz monitor? I know the arguments for each (better colours on one and smoother feel on other) but I just can't make up my mind. Like, will I notice a difference with those cards between a 60 and 120 hz monitor? I play fps games but not only; I like RPGs and MMOs too.
There is a huge difference in image quality between a 1440p monitor and a 1080p monitor. The sharpness of the 1440p/1600p is unbelievable. I have Three 1440p monitors in eyefinity and I don't regret my purchases.
On the other side, if you think 60fps is smooth enough, why get a 120/144hz monitor?
I personally prefer higher resolution than higher frame rates. It's a matter of preference.
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PS. what kind of crazy cpu would you need to run titans in x4???
1 780 isn't enough to top out at 60 fps on those monitors under extreme settings. Two of 780's is a fair bit of overhead. 2 is a pretty good match for a 2560x1440 monitor running at 120hz though with a "catleap like" monitor that I'm using right now. That said, I've got 3 for the sake of overkill
But then again, I'm planning on moving to 3840x2160 once that asus 39 incher comes out.
Looks like you've got a 3930K so that's more than enough for 2 or 3 780's. Like Karlitos said, personally, I can't really tell the difference between 60hz to 96 hz and 96hz to 120hz. I mean, it's so small that it might be a mental thing knowing that you're playing on a 120hz monitor. Vertical synced SLI @ 60hz provides a better experience for me than a jittery 90hz with tearing.
1 780 isn't enough to top out at 60 fps on those monitors under extreme settings. Two of 780's is a fair bit of overhead. 2 is a pretty good match for a 2560x1440 monitor running at 120hz though with a "catleap like" monitor that I'm using right now. That said, I've got 3 for the sake of overkill
But then again, I'm planning on moving to 3840x2160 once that asus 39 incher comes out.
To be honest, I have a 120 hz monitor that for some reason recently switched back to 60hz and I never noticed the difference. I think I would prefer deeper colours and crispness of 1440p monitor.I think...
i believe 30inch 1600p technology offering ghost too much, that was the conclusion we had in 1440p topic. then again, 2 780 for 1600p are great tough 3gb might be too close, a 770 4gb sli would be enough for 70+fps in anything, while 780 sli would give you 80-85+ but cost more and 3gb is not 4gb (even if only 3.4gb would be used).
ps i am an owner of a single gb 780oc and am happy with it
i believe 30inch 1600p technology offering ghost too much, that was the conclusion we had in 1440p topic. then again, 2 780 for 1600p are great tough 3gb might be too close, a 770 4gb sli would be enough for 70+fps in anything, while 780 sli would give you 80-85+ but cost more and 3gb is not 4gb (even if only 3.4gb would be used).
ps i am an owner of a single gb 780oc and am happy with it
A GTX 780 384bit bus 3 GB Vram is much better than a GTX 770 256bit bus 4GB Vram.
The 256bit bus is out-of-date and is too small for 4 GB anyway. It was debunked that there is few to no difference between 256bit but 2GB vs 4GB. Its more than a marketing gimmick. Even that the 2GB often beats the 4GB
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Its GTX 680 but the GTX 770 is the same as the GTX 680
Thanks chaps. You've clarified things for me. Good to know I have the cpu for it. Hopefully my power supply will hold up.
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