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Gutts
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 Posted: Sat, 19th May 2007 21:06 Post subject: Question about miss matching GPU'S |
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So i've decided i might SLI my graphics now i've upgraded my CPU to an X2 6000. Atm i have a BFG 8800GTS 640MB, just wondering if its possible to SLI this with the 320MB version of the same card ?, or will i need to get another 640MB card? Also would the below PSU be able to handle the SLI strain?
PSU: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_evostream_power_supply (The 720W version)
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$en$i
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 02:00 Post subject: Re: Question about miss matching GPU'S |
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| Gutts wrote: | So i've decided i might SLI my graphics now i've upgraded my CPU to an X2 6000. Atm i have a BFG 8800GTS 640MB, just wondering if its possible to SLI this with the 320MB version of the same card ?, or will i need to get another 640MB card? Also would the below PSU be able to handle the SLI strain?
PSU: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_evostream_power_supply (The 720W version) |
You are supposed to have the same cards for SLI, thus i don't think this can work.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 02:06 Post subject: |
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nouseforaname
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 04:01 Post subject: |
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isn't SLI a waste of money anyways?
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 04:11 Post subject: |
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| nouseforaname wrote: | | isn't SLI a waste of money anyways? |
It is a waste of money if you don't use it with high-end cards giving you a combined performance that can't be reached with a single one.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 05:05 Post subject: |
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8800 (GTX or GTS) in SLI is a waste of money. It has been proven in so many review sites.
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 22:29 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | | 8800 (GTX or GTS) in SLI is a waste of money. It has been proven in so many review sites. |
Well i dunno a single card that can reach the theoretical combined performance of two 8800 Ultra cards, thus it may be a waste of money because there is no need for this in current games or poor drivers regarding SLI, still the relevant purpose of SLI is to reach performance you can't have otherwise, and in this case money rarely is an issue.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 22:54 Post subject: |
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By the time 8800 SLI becomes relevant, there will be new cards to offer even better performances. Better to save the cash now, and buy one of those.
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 23:05 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | | By the time 8800 SLI becomes relevant, there will be new cards to offer even better performances. Better to save the cash now, and buy one of those. |
Ofc we agree, but for the very few that may require this graphical power right now they won't be able to find anything better (or maybe within the professional gfx cards, dunno).
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 20th May 2007 23:11 Post subject: |
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I'll agree with you on that, if someone needs a huge resolution or graphical rendering, SLI is a good solution for them. Otherwise, it's a waste of money... 
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chiv
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| Posted: Mon, 21st May 2007 03:12 Post subject: |
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just to answer the original question further, yes they have to be the same card, but i believe they can be from different manufacturers so long as the specs are the same. i *think*... someone should be able to confirm that.
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