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I can play BF3 and BF4 easily getting near 200 FPS using maniacvvv's guide using a 144 Hz monitor. BF4 is probably my most demanding game. Should I get another 980 for SLI or wait for the next big thing in video boards?
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 08:52:33
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Your 980 is more than enough for any game on the market. Unless you are bench marking no need to SLI.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 08:59:11
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If you have near 200 FPS in your most demanding game then SLI is definitely not for you ;) In your low graphics settings SLI can even limit performance because of CPU overhead.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 09:03:33
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You're fine for now but you can always add another later on if your needs change.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 09:14:06
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Get the SLI, only reason being, you can tell everybody, "just because". Edit : There is no harm in maxing out your performance. And not only that, 2 980s look stunning together.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 09:59:08
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You're fine for now but you can always add another later on if your needs change.
My thoughts exactly. As much as I know there is no practical need for another 980, I am worried that the GPU chip quality will drop if I wait too long. Ideally I will be able to get one later at a price in the $450 range but owning a 980 that runs with ease at an even 1500 MHz at +146 Boost, my main concern is not geting another 980 with the same OC abilities.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 17:06:39
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Well... You COULD SLI, or you COULD add more RAM to the motherboard to max that out. Either way, there's no real harm.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 17:10:58
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Well... You COULD SLI, or you COULD add more RAM to the motherboard to max that out. Either way, there's no real harm.
Yeah, I have money burning a hole in my pocket again. I could add another 8 GB system RAM if I upgraded from Home Premium to Professional.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/11 18:04:52
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The way i do it is to SLI right out of the box,or as fast as i can,the reason being you get two cards that are the same right down to the bios and memory vender.
Compatibility in SLI will be the best that it can be.(i know that all cards of the same spec. are SLI compatible,but it seems that slight differences rear their ugly heads ,for me at least.).
And it can get hard to find a card when you decide that you want to go SLI.(and lets say you want water blocks they can really dry up.).
If you got the cash get another 980,remember this is just my opinion.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 04:40:21
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Max out all performance with your hardware = be happy now and later.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 05:25:57
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I am seeing a lot of complaints about stuttering with the GTX-980 in SLI. This is one of the things holding me back.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 05:36:50
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I would do it now so you have two identical cards
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 05:57:17
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Maybe next month. I have a discrepancy in my checking account so I withdrew enough cash yesterday so I can get an accurate balance without writing any checks or using my debit card. Maybe it will be on sale by then. I need to get a copy of Windows 7 Professional too so I can max out my memory to 32 GB. It was down to $119 2 days ago and I missed it. I just bought a MSI Z97 PC Mate mobo with a Intel G3258 for $99 with an additional $10 rebate. That's like getting my CPU for $10!!!
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 06:49:59
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OK. Halfway there now. I found a copy of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit for $79.99 at Amazon and ordered two sticks of matching RAM from NewEgg. I should be at max RAM of 32 GB by Friday. Next up is the video board. Hopefully by the second week of May. Maybe I'll get it for myself as a Mother's Day gift? LOL No. I'm not a woman!
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 07:27:11
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I am seeing a lot of complaints about stuttering with the GTX-980 in SLI. This is one of the things holding me back.
No stuttering here with 2 x 980SC's. Don't let that hold you back.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 07:39:03
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I've got 2 970 FTW+s and have no stuttering as well.
As to the topic, it's all up to you. If you are already getting more than enough frames, of course it's not "needed". But who here gets just what they need? I was in the same situation as you, but with 970s. I had a single 970 and it was serving me well with plenty of frames at 1440p. I enjoyed it so much, and just wanted more to have it, I got another. Now my computer is blistering fast and I don't have to even worry about framerate for a while.
So the question is, do what you need, or what you want lol
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 08:26:00
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OK. Stop twisting my arm already. I just sprung for one on sale for $549.99 plus a $10 rebate at NewEgg. Total cost $539.99 + free shipping + Witcher game bundle. Total expense for the day is around $800 for video board, OS and RAM. Phew! I'm bushed.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 08:37:25
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good for you, I run two 980 FTW ACX 2 in sli no problems
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 08:42:38
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I had to get my bank to authorize payment since their "Fraud Prevention" software was suspicious. I will regret this purchase soon and begin kicking myself shortly. 
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 09:21:56
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 09:24:58
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I like my 144 Hz ASUS, thank you.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 09:27:42
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I like my 144 Hz ASUS, thank you.
then you don't need sli unless your benchmarking.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 09:32:59
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I've got 2 970 FTW+s and have no stuttering as well.
As to the topic, it's all up to you. If you are already getting more than enough frames, of course it's not "needed". But who here gets just what they need? I was in the same situation as you, but with 970s. I had a single 970 and it was serving me well with plenty of frames at 1440p. I enjoyed it so much, and just wanted more to have it, I got another. Now my computer is blistering fast and I don't have to even worry about framerate for a while.
So the question is, do what you need, or what you want lol
I have a small bit of stuttering but it only happens when I'm out of vram and I am running a 4K monitor.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 09:45:00
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4k monitors are way out of my price range. And people question my sanity now!?!
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 10:02:40
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Now all you need is a 3rd 980... why? because you can 
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 10:43:25
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You mentioned that you may possibly go 4k (i thinkk you said that?). if you do, a 3rd 980 definately helps the performance in that matter. Plus eveyrone you know will be jelly as F***. i watched a few videos on youtube about 3 980s. its quite impressive
Edit : nevermind. i didnt see that you have a z97.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 10:57:36
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Sorry they couldn't be EVGA video boards but I couldn't resist the price being more than $100 less with some really cool looking heat pipes. Besides, they match my motherboard too.
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 12:17:48
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Not sure why would you be sorry for buying better and cheaper hardware. Enjoy them!
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Re: Another GTX-980 for SLI or wait?
2015/04/14 12:20:20
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Some people tend to get a little scared buying from a company they never heard of before. Others will take risk, but will still be cautious about the purchase and do their "research".
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