05-20-2016, 08:57 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-20-2016, 09:07 PM by bhoffman20.)
I'm putting together a build, and I've been reading some benchmarks on different cards.
It appears that the ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB can crack at ~160000 h/s, and the GTX 970 gets around ~150000 h/s.
it also appears that I can purchase 5970's at $120 per, where the 970 costs ~$300.
I'm wondering if it's worth it to purchase 3+ 5970's. I know the power consumption would be much higher, and heat would be difficult to dissipate, but cooling shouldn't be an issue.
Also, if anyone has suggestions on a motherboard and psu, I would be interested in advice on that as well.
EDIT: I'm also considering a 7990, but they're hard to find and not very cheap.
EDIT 2: I'm also purchasing this piece by piece, which adds some appeal to the 5970's, as they're cheap and I can buy multiple.
It appears that the ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB can crack at ~160000 h/s, and the GTX 970 gets around ~150000 h/s.
it also appears that I can purchase 5970's at $120 per, where the 970 costs ~$300.
I'm wondering if it's worth it to purchase 3+ 5970's. I know the power consumption would be much higher, and heat would be difficult to dissipate, but cooling shouldn't be an issue.
Also, if anyone has suggestions on a motherboard and psu, I would be interested in advice on that as well.
EDIT: I'm also considering a 7990, but they're hard to find and not very cheap.
EDIT 2: I'm also purchasing this piece by piece, which adds some appeal to the 5970's, as they're cheap and I can buy multiple.