Looking to upgrade my GPU to better accommodate my Eyefinity setup. I've been debating whether I should blow the extra cash on HD 6950 Crossfire or just stick with a single HD 6970. 4320x900 with bezel compensation is roughly equivalent to 2560x1600 in terms of pixels being processed.
This is basically what it comes down to:
HD 6950 Crossfire
+ 70-95% Increase in Performance
- $550-$600
- Larger Power Consumption
- Possible Crossfire/Eyefinity Issues
- Louder and Runs Hotter
Single HD 6970
+ $350-$375
+ Lower Power Consumption
+ Runs Cooler and Quieter
+ No Crossfire Issues
- Slower Performance
Basically I was looking at either getting 2 Sapphire HD 6950's or one of the new Asus HD 6970 Direct CU II GPU's. At 4320x900 (2560x1600) it seems like a single HD 6970 should be enough for the majority of games. But with the Asus HD 6970 Direct CU II being a triple slot card...there is no option for me to Crossfire it in the future (P180 Mini case).
Which one do you guys think would be a more logical choice?
This is basically what it comes down to:
HD 6950 Crossfire
+ 70-95% Increase in Performance
- $550-$600
- Larger Power Consumption
- Possible Crossfire/Eyefinity Issues
- Louder and Runs Hotter
Single HD 6970
+ $350-$375
+ Lower Power Consumption
+ Runs Cooler and Quieter
+ No Crossfire Issues
- Slower Performance
Basically I was looking at either getting 2 Sapphire HD 6950's or one of the new Asus HD 6970 Direct CU II GPU's. At 4320x900 (2560x1600) it seems like a single HD 6970 should be enough for the majority of games. But with the Asus HD 6970 Direct CU II being a triple slot card...there is no option for me to Crossfire it in the future (P180 Mini case).
Which one do you guys think would be a more logical choice?