I need suggestions for a new graphics card ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking recommendations for a new graphics card, particularly in the context of performance needs that exceed those provided by a quad SLI setup of Nvidia 580s. The scope includes gaming performance, CAD applications, and general hardware capabilities.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses dissatisfaction with the performance of their quad SLI Nvidia 580s and seeks suggestions for a new graphics card, indicating that budget is not a concern.
  • Another participant asserts that the Nvidia 580s are currently the best cards available and questions why quad SLI is insufficient for the original poster's needs.
  • A third participant claims that there are no games that would challenge the performance of a quad SLI setup, citing their own experience running a game on a GTX 560 without issues.
  • One participant suggests that the original poster may be engaged in demanding CAD work, which could require different specifications than gaming cards provide.
  • Another participant proposes the Quadro 6000 and Firepro 9800 as potential options if budget is not a concern and CAD work is indeed the focus.
  • There is a mention of Tom's Hardware as a valuable resource for reviewing graphics cards by price.
  • A participant questions the logic of software developers creating games that cannot run on current high-end hardware, implying it would be a poor business decision.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the specific tasks that the original poster is attempting, suggesting that gaming is unlikely to be the issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the sufficiency of the Nvidia 580s for current performance needs, with some asserting they are adequate while others question the original poster's requirements. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views on the necessity of upgrading.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions regarding the types of applications being run and the specific performance needs of the original poster that are not fully clarified. The discussion also reflects varying perspectives on the capabilities of current graphics cards in relation to gaming and professional applications.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals considering upgrades to their graphics hardware, particularly those involved in gaming or professional graphics work, as well as those interested in the performance capabilities of high-end graphics cards.

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I've got four nvidia 580s runnIng in quad SLI, but they are just not cutting it for me anymore speed wise. Any suggestions? Money is not an issue.
 
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the 580's are the best cards available on the market right now. what are you doing that quad SLI is not good enough anymore?
 
ugh, this must be a joke. there isn't a game out there or will be out this year that you can't run max settings. I'm running Skyrim on a GTX 560 with max settings and no problems.
 
well let's not judge the lad too harshly. maybe he's doing some heavy duty CAD stuff that 3d gaming cards aren't good at. let's see if we can get a few more details about what's going on.
 
I need suggestions for a new graphics card...?
 
Tom's Hardware
This is a really good source of information. Gives you a review of cards organized by price.
 
Are there software developers that are willing to shoot themselves in the foot by putting out games that can't run on current high-end hardware? Seems not to be a good business model to me.
 
I would love to know what you are doing that 4x580s can't handle... it can't be gaming
 

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