Computer Upgrade Mayhem!! [WARNING: Graphic Violence, Explicit Lyrics] - Page 2

krashkart · 02-28-12, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

As far as I know Crossfire/SLI doesn't work for SH. Might want to look into that first if that's the main aim.

Oh, didn't know that. So only certain games work with that? Won't hurt me a bit to stick with one card anyway. I just thought it would be a fun build.

Arclight · 02-28-12, 09:16 PM

I'll just link to an article which happens to mirror my sentiments towards it:

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Next up is multi-GPU in the form of NVIDIA's SLI and AMD's CrossfireX. The basics here a straight forward. Don't bother. Now, that's going to upset people successfully running multi-GPU rigs, particularly SLI systems, which are definitely preferable to AMD's flaky CrossfireX technology.

But the case against easily outweighs the case for. Number one, multi-GPU in all flavours is less reliable. It's hard to be sure if it's working optimally. In my view, guaranteed if slightly lower performance is preferable to the constant worry that comes with multi-GPU. What's more, multi-GPU performance isn't always what it seems to be based on benchmark results. One reason why is micro-stuttering. We've not the space and I've not the inclination to explain why here. If you want to learn more, I suggest you start here. If I were you, I'd just trust me on this one. Life is happier with single-GPU.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...raphics-cards/

Imho it's just another hassle, with no guarantees of improvement while adding complications. But some people love it; YMMV.