Does quad-SLI work for standard (single monitor) 3D Vision? 2 x GTX295 (dual-PCB)
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I've mainly been playing BC2, and in DX10 3D it's quite nice. With my GTX295 quad-SLI setup I'm getting around 60-70 FPS.
I've mainly been playing BC2, and in DX10 3D it's quite nice. With my GTX295 quad-SLI setup I'm getting around 60-70 FPS.

#31
Posted 08/09/2010 09:32 PM   
just becuase you have certain frame rate does not mean the problem has been fixed. a better approach is to monitor and log the Gpu utilization percentage. if its not near 100 percent for all 4 gpu's than the problem is not fixed. i used to see low usage across all four gpu or even one or two gpu's not being used at all.

it also depends allot on resolution and AA settings. i used to run 16xq AA, and 16xAF in Batman AA with all settings on high in 3d at 1080p until a driver release turned the game into a slide show with anything over 4x AA. The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA). Thank goodness the sli fermi came out

i hope its fixed- i would love to run 4 way 480's in 3d some day.
just becuase you have certain frame rate does not mean the problem has been fixed. a better approach is to monitor and log the Gpu utilization percentage. if its not near 100 percent for all 4 gpu's than the problem is not fixed. i used to see low usage across all four gpu or even one or two gpu's not being used at all.



it also depends allot on resolution and AA settings. i used to run 16xq AA, and 16xAF in Batman AA with all settings on high in 3d at 1080p until a driver release turned the game into a slide show with anything over 4x AA. The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA). Thank goodness the sli fermi came out



i hope its fixed- i would love to run 4 way 480's in 3d some day.

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#32
Posted 08/10/2010 05:35 AM   
just becuase you have certain frame rate does not mean the problem has been fixed. a better approach is to monitor and log the Gpu utilization percentage. if its not near 100 percent for all 4 gpu's than the problem is not fixed. i used to see low usage across all four gpu or even one or two gpu's not being used at all.

it also depends allot on resolution and AA settings. i used to run 16xq AA, and 16xAF in Batman AA with all settings on high in 3d at 1080p until a driver release turned the game into a slide show with anything over 4x AA. The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA). Thank goodness the sli fermi came out

i hope its fixed- i would love to run 4 way 480's in 3d some day.
just becuase you have certain frame rate does not mean the problem has been fixed. a better approach is to monitor and log the Gpu utilization percentage. if its not near 100 percent for all 4 gpu's than the problem is not fixed. i used to see low usage across all four gpu or even one or two gpu's not being used at all.



it also depends allot on resolution and AA settings. i used to run 16xq AA, and 16xAF in Batman AA with all settings on high in 3d at 1080p until a driver release turned the game into a slide show with anything over 4x AA. The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA). Thank goodness the sli fermi came out



i hope its fixed- i would love to run 4 way 480's in 3d some day.

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#33
Posted 08/10/2010 05:35 AM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101764' date='Aug 9 2010, 10:35 PM']The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA).[/quote]
A single 295, yes. But quad-SLI runs quite well for me actually.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101764' date='Aug 9 2010, 10:35 PM']The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA).

A single 295, yes. But quad-SLI runs quite well for me actually.

#34
Posted 08/10/2010 04:01 PM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101764' date='Aug 9 2010, 10:35 PM']The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA).[/quote]
A single 295, yes. But quad-SLI runs quite well for me actually.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101764' date='Aug 9 2010, 10:35 PM']The 295 will really start to choke when you try to run high resolutions and lots of Image quality (AA).

A single 295, yes. But quad-SLI runs quite well for me actually.

#35
Posted 08/10/2010 04:01 PM   
in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?
in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#36
Posted 08/10/2010 04:42 PM   
in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?
in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#37
Posted 08/10/2010 04:42 PM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:42 AM']in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?[/quote]

Well I doubt that, really. DX9, yes. But I can run Metro 2033 maxed out in DX10 and it's hardly choking at all. Once they get the Quad SLI bug fixed in DX9, then there will be nothing that holds it back. I'm willing to bet in DX10 titles you aren't pushing much more on the screen above Quad SLI IF you in fact are at all.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:42 AM']in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?



Well I doubt that, really. DX9, yes. But I can run Metro 2033 maxed out in DX10 and it's hardly choking at all. Once they get the Quad SLI bug fixed in DX9, then there will be nothing that holds it back. I'm willing to bet in DX10 titles you aren't pushing much more on the screen above Quad SLI IF you in fact are at all.

#38
Posted 08/10/2010 07:36 PM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:42 AM']in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?[/quote]

Well I doubt that, really. DX9, yes. But I can run Metro 2033 maxed out in DX10 and it's hardly choking at all. Once they get the Quad SLI bug fixed in DX9, then there will be nothing that holds it back. I'm willing to bet in DX10 titles you aren't pushing much more on the screen above Quad SLI IF you in fact are at all.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:42 AM']in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?



Well I doubt that, really. DX9, yes. But I can run Metro 2033 maxed out in DX10 and it's hardly choking at all. Once they get the Quad SLI bug fixed in DX9, then there will be nothing that holds it back. I'm willing to bet in DX10 titles you aren't pushing much more on the screen above Quad SLI IF you in fact are at all.

#39
Posted 08/10/2010 07:36 PM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:42 AM']in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?[/quote]
Yes, in 3D.
In BC2, I've got all settings at high and AA x8.
I'm also running Precision which gives me the FPS, temps and GPU utilization %. I'll check that % tonight when I'm playing a game and post back on that.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:42 AM']in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?

Yes, in 3D.

In BC2, I've got all settings at high and AA x8.

I'm also running Precision which gives me the FPS, temps and GPU utilization %. I'll check that % tonight when I'm playing a game and post back on that.

#40
Posted 08/10/2010 07:58 PM   
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:42 AM']in 3d?

maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.

do you log gpu utilization?[/quote]
Yes, in 3D.
In BC2, I've got all settings at high and AA x8.
I'm also running Precision which gives me the FPS, temps and GPU utilization %. I'll check that % tonight when I'm playing a game and post back on that.
[quote name='DanielJoy' post='1101977' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:42 AM']in 3d?



maybe we are comparing apples to oranges. but compared to sli 480 the quad sli chokes bad in 3d with high end IQ settings. it was a happy day when i ditched quad sli.



do you log gpu utilization?

Yes, in 3D.

In BC2, I've got all settings at high and AA x8.

I'm also running Precision which gives me the FPS, temps and GPU utilization %. I'll check that % tonight when I'm playing a game and post back on that.

#41
Posted 08/10/2010 07:58 PM   
Here's a BC2 DX10 screenshot from playing a couple hours ago in 3D Vision:

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/Rambler358/Misc/bc2.jpg[/img]

The image was downsized a bit, but the blue text in the upper right corner shows the 4 GPUs utilization at about 65% each. So no issues with my GTX295s in quad-SLI and this latest 1.33 version CD set. B)
Here's a BC2 DX10 screenshot from playing a couple hours ago in 3D Vision:



Image



The image was downsized a bit, but the blue text in the upper right corner shows the 4 GPUs utilization at about 65% each. So no issues with my GTX295s in quad-SLI and this latest 1.33 version CD set. B)

#42
Posted 08/11/2010 03:25 AM   
Here's a BC2 DX10 screenshot from playing a couple hours ago in 3D Vision:

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/Rambler358/Misc/bc2.jpg[/img]

The image was downsized a bit, but the blue text in the upper right corner shows the 4 GPUs utilization at about 65% each. So no issues with my GTX295s in quad-SLI and this latest 1.33 version CD set. B)
Here's a BC2 DX10 screenshot from playing a couple hours ago in 3D Vision:



Image



The image was downsized a bit, but the blue text in the upper right corner shows the 4 GPUs utilization at about 65% each. So no issues with my GTX295s in quad-SLI and this latest 1.33 version CD set. B)

#43
Posted 08/11/2010 03:25 AM   
thats poor scaling. how ever its a big improvement over old drivers for sure (at least it works- and is actually faster than one 295!!)

how many games does it work with- or do you only play one games? i remember i never got avatar to work well in dx10.

im glad you guys can enjoy a good experience with these older cards! i remember how annoying it was dealing with poor performance and driver inconsistency for over a year with my old quad sli rig.
thats poor scaling. how ever its a big improvement over old drivers for sure (at least it works- and is actually faster than one 295!!)



how many games does it work with- or do you only play one games? i remember i never got avatar to work well in dx10.



im glad you guys can enjoy a good experience with these older cards! i remember how annoying it was dealing with poor performance and driver inconsistency for over a year with my old quad sli rig.

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#44
Posted 08/11/2010 04:15 AM   
thats poor scaling. how ever its a big improvement over old drivers for sure (at least it works- and is actually faster than one 295!!)

how many games does it work with- or do you only play one games? i remember i never got avatar to work well in dx10.

im glad you guys can enjoy a good experience with these older cards! i remember how annoying it was dealing with poor performance and driver inconsistency for over a year with my old quad sli rig.
thats poor scaling. how ever its a big improvement over old drivers for sure (at least it works- and is actually faster than one 295!!)



how many games does it work with- or do you only play one games? i remember i never got avatar to work well in dx10.



im glad you guys can enjoy a good experience with these older cards! i remember how annoying it was dealing with poor performance and driver inconsistency for over a year with my old quad sli rig.

System:

Intel I7 920 overclocked to 4ghz

Asus Rampage Extreme II

2 Ge-force 480 in SLI

GTX 295 PhysX Card

12gb ddr3 2000mhz ram

Intel SSD in RAID 0

BR RW

1000w Sony surround sound

NVIDIA 3D Vision



3d displays tested:



Mitsubishi 65" DLP 3d HDTV (good old 1080p checkerboard since 2007!!!)

Panasonic VT25 (nice 2d but I returned it due to cross talk)

Acer H5360 720p on 130" screen (the best 3d)

23" Acer LCD monitor (horrible cross talk- sold it)

Samsung 65D8000

#45
Posted 08/11/2010 04:15 AM   
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