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I've never used a multi gpu solution, but i was seriously thinking about getting 2 GTX 280's, but i'm not sure how common this problem is. I've read people saying they get worse performance than with a single card when this problem happens and if it is really very common there is no point for me to buy those cards.
So how often does it happen?
I've had a 8800GTS and 9800GTX SLI. I only notice microstuttering under two circumstances. It does it when I put a max fps in my config files or when I've been gaming for a few hours and things are heating up. I also have a Razer sound card and 8400GS in there. Usually, I just turn the fans up and it goes away. I currently have one GTX280 in and if I notice stuttering when I get the second one, I'll post about it.
I've found SLI doesn't work as well at low FPS. If you start regularly dipping below 30fps, the microstuttering can be a real nuiscance. On the other hand if the fps stays above 30fps most of the time, it becomes a real dream. So if you have a game that's just below an acceptable FPS with a single GPU, the second GPU will make it silky smooth. SLI also lets you crank up the detail & AA, which is always nice.
QFT. Simple and to the point. I could copy and paste this response in countless threads. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by boogle