I currently have a 570 in 1080p but am looking for an upgrade.   I was thinking of getting another 570 and running them in SLI but am wondering if I should just sell my 570 now and replace it with a 680 instead.  One of the biggest reasons I was looking for an upgrade was due to the 570's having lowering vram and causing fps to drop in games like BF3 and Crysis 2.  If it drops now with everything maxxed, titles down the road will only get worse.
 
I've heard that SLI can be a little finicky, and that the 680 has comparatively lower computing power than previous generations.  So I'm a bit up in the air over this one.

Sell and wait for 4GB, its only a matter of days before it comes out.

Nobody is sure yet, I am guessing 549 or something around there?

Lord Odin

I currently have a 570 in 1080p but am looking for an upgrade.   I was thinking of getting another 570 and running them in SLI but am wondering if I should just sell my 570 now and replace it with a 680 instead.  One of the biggest reasons I was looking for an upgrade was due to the 570's having lowering vram and causing fps to drop in games like BF3 and Crysis 2.  If it drops now with everything maxxed, titles down the road will only get worse.

I've heard that SLI can be a little finicky, and that the 680 has comparatively lower computing power than previous generations.  So I'm a bit up in the air over this one.

 
2 cards in SLI has come a LONG way.  Very little problems if any.  My suggestion would be to go with a 680 4GB...this card will still be viable next year with that VRAM, then you could get another;)
While I still think that 2GB is PLENTY for a 1080 single monitor setup, others want more.  Hey, it's your money!

Single 680 for sure.

I agree the 680 is the way to go. If you overclock the card, the 680 should surpass the SLI config in some cases and you will have much lower power consumption and less heat buildup in your case.

Lord Odin

I currently have a 570 in 1080p but am looking for an upgrade.   I was thinking of getting another 570 and running them in SLI but am wondering if I should just sell my 570 now and replace it with a 680 instead. 

Its what i did and i have no regrets,680 is way faster....i was able to get 250 for my 570 plus i sold my ps3 that sat and collected dust for 4 years for 125...im hoping the 680 goes the same way as the 480 (price wise) so i can sli it up for cheap or mayby ill say screw the sli and grab a 780 next xmas idk im rambling

Lord Odin

Sad thing is, I remember being told a similar thing last year when I got my 570.  I think price will be the biggest deciding factor for me at this point.

It's a never-ending cycle :P

When is the 680 4gb supposed to be announced?  Looking forward to making a decision soon.

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StyoFosho

In BF3 maxed on a single screen @ 1920x1080 is was getting around 85-135 fps with a slight overclock on my 570 SC in SLI. I haven't seen a 680 in action yet so I wouldn't know what to tell you there, but it is hard to imagine a single 680 can give you that sort of performance.

One overclocked 570 at 1080p maxed at ultra with 4xaa and never going below 85 fps? I don't think so. 

 
I believe you skipped the part that said "570 SC in SLI". 

Lord Odin

When is the 680 4gb supposed to be announced?  Looking forward to making a decision soon.

Could be within a week or so now......* cross fingers*

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