Will dual SLI GTX 680 run any PC game on max settings @1920x1080?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the capability of dual SLI GTX 680 graphics cards to run PC games at maximum settings and smooth framerates at a resolution of 1920x1080. Participants explore the performance of these GPUs in relation to specific games, particularly focusing on the demanding nature of titles like Metro 2033 and its sequel, Metro: Last Light.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether dual SLI GTX 680s can run any PC game at max settings and smooth framerates at 1920x1080, citing Metro: Last Light as a benchmark for GPU performance.
  • Another participant argues that the ability to run a game at maximum resolution is dependent on the game's programming, noting that upscaling does not enhance the original resolution or color depth.
  • Some participants assert that dual GTX 680s can handle most modern games at maximum settings at native 1080p, with one emphasizing that Metro 2033 and its sequel are particularly demanding titles.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about achieving 30fps in Metro 2033 with dual GTX 680s at maximum settings, suggesting that many gamers prefer a smoother experience of 50-60fps for optimal gameplay.
  • It is noted that while Metro 2033 may be an exception in terms of performance demands, dual GTX 680s should be capable of maxing out all other current games at 1080p.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the performance of dual GTX 680s in specific games, particularly Metro 2033. While some believe these GPUs can handle most games at maximum settings, others challenge this view, especially concerning frame rates in demanding titles.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights varying assumptions about game performance and the impact of game design on graphical output, as well as differing opinions on what constitutes acceptable frame rates for gaming.

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Will two-way SLI GTX 680's (overclocked) run any PC game on max spec @1920x1080 with smooth framerates?

I read that the new GPU benchmark is Metro The Last Light. No other PC title will test your hardware like that game..
 
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Depends on the game. Maximum resolution is controlled by software. You can run a game programmed for 640x480 resolution at 1920x1080, but, it will not improve the resolution. Same thing for colors, if the game was programmed for 16 bit color, running it at 32 bit color will have no effect.
 
Chronos said:
Depends on the game. Maximum resolution is controlled by software. You can run a game programmed for 640x480 resolution at 1920x1080, but, it will not improve the resolution. Same thing for colors, if the game was programmed for 16 bit color, running it at 32 bit color will have no effect.

Yes, the software can upscale from 640x480 to 1920x1080, but that wasn't really his question. You can run pretty much any modern game at maximum settings at native 1080p with SLI 680's.
 
tahayassen said:
Yes, the software can upscale from 640x480 to 1920x1080, but that wasn't really his question. You can run pretty much any modern game at maximum settings at native 1080p with SLI 680's.

Currently, the #1 most hardware-intensive game is Metro 2033 and it's upcoming sequel "The Last Light".

NO other PC game in existence will push your graphics hardware as hard as those games. So if you can max Metro, you are invincible as far as having enough graphics processing muscle.
 
Like a lot of modern games Metro 2033 was designed to be played at 30fps and dual gtx 680s won't quite do that at 1080p with all the eyecandy turned up. Watching video games played as stuttering slide shows doesn't interest me personally and a lot of gamers say if you can't get 50-60fps for significantly smoother action the game is not maxed out. Metro is, however, the single exception to the rule and dual gtx 680s will max out every other game on the market today on a standard 1080p screen.
 

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