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CGI-Quality said:

disolitude said:

CGI-Quality said:

darkknightkryta said:

CGI-Quality said:
Since you're the one who knows a bit more about these parts than me, forgive me for the off-topic, if you could go with two GTX 670s or one 690, which would you buy?

Isn't the 690 tehcnically two 680s?  But I guess two 670s would be cheaper.

Technically. I wouldn't mind the cheaper option, of course, but the technically best option would be ideal. :) 

2X670's with some slight overclocking would give you about same processing power as a single 690 as well as save you 200 bucks. However they would increase your power usage as well.

Here is an interesting article you whould check out -

http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/3/3076197/geforce-gtx-680-radeon-hd-7970-graphics-card-upgrade

If you are gaming on a single monitor, there is absolutely no need to get a GTX690 (or even a 680). Something like a GTX 570 or a Radeon 6970 should serve you for very well at 1080p for many years to come.

I personally have moved away from my rediculous 3 monitor setups and dual 580 SLI rig.

Hmmm...So two (or even one) 670 would suffice?

Yeah one 670 would be plenty right now and you can always add a second one in a few years when they are on clearance for 199. ;)