2 video cards and 1 PC???

Pharaoh · 05-January-05, 01:16 AM

Im new to the building and moding of PCs.
Iv also read some threads and articals on dual video cards!
What would 2 identical video cards do to enhance my gameing experience?

TYCOON · 05-January-05, 01:18 AM

They work together to render the graphics on your screen. Its called SLI (scalable link interface)

"An NVIDIA SLI system includes a PCI Express motherboard that supports two physical connectors that are capable of having two NVIDIA-based PCI Express graphics cards plugged into them. Joined by the NVIDIA SLI connector, the two graphics cards power one monitor, delivering earth-shattering PC performance." -NVIDIAS SITE

excuse @ hardocp post , but they are good pics...

http://www.hardocp.com/image.html?im...8xMl9sLmpwZw==

http://www.nvidia.com/page/sli.html

Pharaoh · 05-January-05, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYCOON


	They work together to render the graphics on your screen. Its called SLI (scalable link interface) "An NVIDIA SLI system includes a PCI Express motherboard that supports two physical connectors that are capable of having two NVIDIA-based PCI Express graphics cards plugged into them. Joined by the NVIDIA SLI connector, the two graphics cards power one monitor, delivering earth-shattering PC performance." -NVIDIAS SITE excuse @ hardocp post , but they are good pics... http://www.hardocp.com/image.html?im...8xMl9sLmpwZw== http://www.nvidia.com/page/sli.html

cool pics. but im also intrested in how this config is set up?
2 cardrs will be big $$ and i also want 2 monitors to work with them.
Is this doableor am i just dreaming bigger than my wallet??

TYCOON · 05-January-05, 01:40 AM

Well how ever much two 6600GT/6800GT/6800U's are worth plus the cost of the motherboard to handle it. Of course the other things along with it...

ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
2x6800GT
64 3500+
1gb of ram......

Teranfirbt · 05-January-05, 01:41 AM

If all you want is dual monitor, most decent cards on the market today have dual monitor support.. If you're talking SLI, you only have to have 1 monitor, both cards are outputted to that.

Cpt.Planet · 05-January-05, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teranfirbt


	If all you want is dual monitor, most decent cards on the market today have dual monitor support.. If you're talking SLI, you only have to have 1 monitor, both cards are outputted to that.

a 6600 will support 2 monitors even with sli enabled even for the 6600s your looking at a pretty penny prolly around a grand for a full sli system with just the bare essentials

r00t · 12-January-05, 05:05 AM

I read a review in 'CustomPC' with the 6800GT in SLi. They were runnin dual's on FarCry and the improvments were minimal, I 6800GT 70-90 Fps single on full and about 90-100 Fps with duals on full

Personally i think SLi is a bit of a rip off (Just my view) You may wanna go for the SLi 3dfx's pic, Pretty cheap, Pretty damn cool too

stereomod · 12-January-05, 05:29 AM

Hey Root, Bud if you can find 2 video cards just like that, i will be impressed, but don't go dissin SLI Nvidia has the Shizzle for SLI, hmm on that note , i still have yet to hear about ATI making SLI cards, i just guess when it come to SLI you can't beat the best!!!

NVIDIA THE WAY ITS MEANT TO BE PLAYED!!

Grim_Reefer · 12-January-05, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereomod


	Hey Root, Bud if you can find 2 video cards just like that, i will be impressed, but don't go dissin SLI Nvidia has the Shizzle for SLI, hmm on that note , i still have yet to hear about ATI making SLI cards, i just guess when it come to SLI you can't beat the best!!! NVIDIA THE WAY ITS MEANT TO BE PLAYED!!

BURN!!!!
i agree, nvidia is the way to go. i have an ati 9600xt, but i swear it is only temporary!!!

Zer0s · 12-January-05, 10:04 AM

Has anyone tested the ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe board. I didnt see any reviews on PR. Altough I may be blind. This looks to be a good board. Just looking around. Since my next board would be AMD 939 anywayz, might as well try out the SLi.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...131-517&DEPA=0

I shall look at other review sites, but just curious if anyone here has had experience with this board.

EDIT: Not sure if that link is going to work for some reason.

r00t · 12-January-05, 04:23 PM

ATi have recentlly released there new GPU, and it's the most powerfull card out at this time.
I would dig up some info on it but I'm bone idle

Stereo, I'm not dissin Nvidia's SLi system im just sayin I'm not a great fan of there SLi range, Dont get me wrong Nvidia make and have made some kick a$$ GPU's

Joose · 12-January-05, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereomod


	NVIDIA THE WAY ITS MEANT TO BE PLAYED!!

Dude...are you on their payroll or something?

Spectrum · 12-January-05, 04:31 PM

His MX400 must taint his perception...

But I digress, you can state nVidia SLI is the best, but think about it, how many people can afford two video cards, from $300 to $500 each? I don't think SLI is very economical at all, but then again, I am always on a budget for my PC upgrades.

M.D.K. · 12-January-05, 06:25 PM

I think people are looking at SLI wrong. I see it as a perfect upgrade. You buy a singe 6800 today with sli support, and in 2 years when you cant keep up you snag up annother one for cheap and enjoy your 50-70% performance increase.

05-January-05, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pharaoh Apex Tech God Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coming soon to a hotel near you Posts: 2,405	2 video cards and 1 PC??? Im new to the building and moding of PCs. Iv also read some threads and articals on dual video cards! What would 2 identical video cards do to enhance my gameing experience? __________________

05-January-05, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SCHOOLLLSSS Posts: 4,728	They work together to render the graphics on your screen. Its called SLI (scalable link interface) "An NVIDIA SLI system includes a PCI Express motherboard that supports two physical connectors that are capable of having two NVIDIA-based PCI Express graphics cards plugged into them. Joined by the NVIDIA SLI connector, the two graphics cards power one monitor, delivering earth-shattering PC performance." -NVIDIAS SITE excuse @ hardocp post , but they are good pics... http://www.hardocp.com/image.html?im...8xMl9sLmpwZw== http://www.nvidia.com/page/sli.html __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ @ 2.7GHz DFI LanParty SLI-D 2GBs PC3200 @ PC3500 // 2.5-3-3-6 EVGA 7950GT 512MB @ Stock Audigy 2 ZS 36Gb Raptor (os) 2x300Gb WD SATA 16MB CACHE (storage) 450Watt OCZ modstream Coolermaster Wavemaster

05-January-05, 01:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SCHOOLLLSSS Posts: 4,728	Well how ever much two 6600GT/6800GT/6800U's are worth plus the cost of the motherboard to handle it. Of course the other things along with it... ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe 2x6800GT 64 3500+ 1gb of ram...... __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ @ 2.7GHz DFI LanParty SLI-D 2GBs PC3200 @ PC3500 // 2.5-3-3-6 EVGA 7950GT 512MB @ Stock Audigy 2 ZS 36Gb Raptor (os) 2x300Gb WD SATA 16MB CACHE (storage) 450Watt OCZ modstream Coolermaster Wavemaster

05-January-05, 01:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Teranfirbt Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 226	If all you want is dual monitor, most decent cards on the market today have dual monitor support.. If you're talking SLI, you only have to have 1 monitor, both cards are outputted to that. __________________ Athlon64 3000+@2.4 ghz Gigabyte GA-K8NS 1 gig Mushkin PC3200@PC3840 Gigabyte 6600GT AGP WD200 SATA Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Antec TruePower 430 Zalman CNPS7700AlCu Zalman VF700AlCu

12-January-05, 05:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
r00t Apex Master Tech Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny ol' UK. Posts: 483	I read a review in 'CustomPC' with the 6800GT in SLi. They were runnin dual's on FarCry and the improvments were minimal, I 6800GT 70-90 Fps single on full and about 90-100 Fps with duals on full Personally i think SLi is a bit of a rip off (Just my view) You may wanna go for the SLi 3dfx's pic, Pretty cheap, Pretty damn cool too __________________ Good Morning Sunshine

12-January-05, 05:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
stereomod Locked Account Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Getting A Banana For Being a good lil monkey! Posts: 2,553	Hey Root, Bud if you can find 2 video cards just like that, i will be impressed, but don't go dissin SLI Nvidia has the Shizzle for SLI, hmm on that note , i still have yet to hear about ATI making SLI cards, i just guess when it come to SLI you can't beat the best!!! NVIDIA THE WAY ITS MEANT TO BE PLAYED!!

12-January-05, 10:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zer0s Apex Tech God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ida"Hoe" Posts: 2,765	Has anyone tested the ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe board. I didnt see any reviews on PR. Altough I may be blind. This looks to be a good board. Just looking around. Since my next board would be AMD 939 anywayz, might as well try out the SLi. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...131-517&DEPA=0 I shall look at other review sites, but just curious if anyone here has had experience with this board. EDIT: Not sure if that link is going to work for some reason. __________________ www.macromedia.com/ shockwave /download/"> Check out TheAnimeSlash @ www.theanimeslash.com Last edited by Zer0s; 12-January-05 at 10:40 AM.

12-January-05, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
r00t Apex Master Tech Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny ol' UK. Posts: 483	ATi have recentlly released there new GPU, and it's the most powerfull card out at this time. I would dig up some info on it but I'm bone idle Stereo, I'm not dissin Nvidia's SLi system im just sayin I'm not a great fan of there SLi range, Dont get me wrong Nvidia make and have made some kick a$$ GPU's __________________ Good Morning Sunshine

12-January-05, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	His MX400 must taint his perception... But I digress, you can state nVidia SLI is the best, but think about it, how many people can afford two video cards, from $300 to $500 each? I don't think SLI is very economical at all, but then again, I am always on a budget for my PC upgrades. __________________

12-January-05, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
M.D.K. Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 953	I think people are looking at SLI wrong. I see it as a perfect upgrade. You buy a singe 6800 today with sli support, and in 2 years when you cant keep up you snag up annother one for cheap and enjoy your 50-70% performance increase.

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