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    Default Replacement for two 470’s in SLI

    Anyone have a single card option for two 470’s that are currently in SLI? I am looking for something comparable in performance but draws less power at idle and when maxed out. Does not necessarily have to be Nvidia.
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    670.
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    You could go 670 or 680. My 680 keeps up with my old GTX590 just fine.
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    I am leaning toward the 670. If I wait month, maybe the 680.

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    wait till cyber monday u might pick up 670 for $300

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    That's my time line.
    The 470's were nice, but the power drain was immense.
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    Congrats on getting a new 670 FTW .I love the quality that EVGA puts into their products.

    I mistreated my older EVGA 560 for quite a few months with a crappy psu. But It was mostly fine once I upgraded the psu .

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