1 GPU VS 2 GPUs on one PCB

Spyhawk

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We have all seen the negative rep past gen crossfire/sli setups have gotten with users and reviewers. A series of issues such as microstuttering, and lack of profiles for certain new games and old often push these setups to go back to the default 1gpu for it to work. For some people, this wasnt a problem due to the games they played but for others, it was a nightmare.

Is this still the case today with r700 and 200 serries ? Ive been looking at many reviews from websites and also from people who have sli/crossfire setups with these new gen cards and franckly, it would seem that the past issues of multi gpu solutions have been greatly reduced. Ive payed special attention to the the new 4870 X2 and the various 4870 and 4850 crossfire setups and I just havnt seen any real bad reviews from people.

Take a look at all the 4870X2 reviews for example. They are all adament about one thing. This card is one hell of a beast and they all gave it a raving review. I didnt see any negative vibes on microstuttering or that games didnt scale well. Infact all games tested that Ive seen seen, scaled very well. Its the best performance Ive ever seen from a dual gpu based card EVER. Usually in the past with older gen dual gpu solutions, there were many issues shown, but its toally differant this time around.

Now having said that, do any of you still think that ATI's dual gpu on a stick solution is a bad idea, or, that it has shown a remarkable improvement over past gen solutions and warrrents a second look?
 
It works and works well according to reviews and user feedback so far.
The disadvantage to the 9800GX2 vs the HD4870x2 is the memory.
High resolution and AA on the GX2 and you would see stuttering.

The HD4870x2's 1GB per chip and architect improvements over the HD3870x2 shows high resolution and AA still having great fps.

I didn't see microstuttering when running SLI'd 8800GTXs or now with GTX280s. Of course I can't see an airplane's propeller blade while it's turning either. :p
 
Of course I can't see an airplane's propeller blade while it's turning either. :p

Oh yeah? Well I see every 23rd turn not going as fast as turns 24 - 80, soo... yeah... the plane clearly sucks.




:p
 
Am very pleased with my 280gtx's in tri sli no micro stuttering as with the gx2's just silk smooth and powerfull the ATI card looks very good...but for me it has alot to prove, don't think a review will cut it yet
 
Am very pleased with my 280gtx's in tri sli no micro stuttering as with the gx2's just silk smooth and powerfull the ATI card looks very good...but for me it has alot to prove, don't think a review will cut it yet

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the ATI fanboys! LOL
 
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