ATI or SLI?

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So im bored with my current configuration and figure its time for an upgrade. This time i think i could use a boost in graphics. Now i get to choose between either putting another 8800GT in my rig and making it SLI, or if i sell my current card i can get a 4870 for around the same price as a new 8800GT. The question is, which one to go with. I use my computer for pretty much everything, including games, CAD, and programming. Games-wise im playing on my 22 inch monitor at 1680x1050, and I'm usually in FPS games including but not limited to, Crysis, COD4, Oblivion. Name it and i probably play it (not WOW). So which road will be better SLI or ATI?
 
ATI because single card setups are always superior to dual card setups.
 
If you happen to stick with Nvidia, I would honestly sell your 8800GT and pick up a single GTX 260 (or maybe a 280). I went the single 8800GT -> SLI 8800 GT -> GTX 280 path, and honestly I was much happier with the performance of a single 280 than SLI 8800GT. You can read other opinions to the same effect in this thread: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1323917 .
 
HD4870, not only would a single card be more reliable, but a single HD4870 outperforms SLI'd 8800GTs I believe.
 
I'm looking at a pure performance standpoint, i really don't have any brand loyalty. But i do know that a single card is far more reliable. Also, is it worth waiting for the 4870x2 cards?
 
Blackjack988 said:
I'm looking at a pure performance standpoint, i really don't have any brand loyalty. But i do know that a single card is far more reliable. Also, is it worth waiting for the 4870x2 cards?
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Early previews show them beating a GTX 280, and sometimes SLI GTX 280. If you can wait, do so. Even if you don't end up getting a 4870x2 for whatever reason, it should drive the prices of some other options (260 and 280) down.
 
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