[mc_ram]

If i buy the 8800GTS and in future i upgrade by buying 8800GTX
will it work using sli? two different gpu as one?

also, will i be able to connect a second independant monitor using this set-up?

 

[cconner6156]

i believe so

 

[8210GUY]

My limited understanding in this tells me that they have to be the same, I vaguely recall some people even having issues with cards using different bios revisions, so I suggest hang on until someone with more knowledge in this can say more about it, my guess to dual monitors is yes, but again wait for someone who knows more than I do on this.

 

[ebackhus]

In order for SLi mode to work you'll need two cards of the same series, but not necessarily the same manufacturer.

An example is using an 8800GTX from ASUS and an 8800GTX from PNY. That combination will work.

If you tried an 8800GTX from ASUS and an 8800GTS from BFG it would not, since the two cards are not of the same type.

 

[mc_ram]

In order for SLi mode to work you'll need two cards of the same series, but not necessarily the same manufacturer.

An example is using an 8800GTX from ASUS and an 8800GTX from PNY. That combination will work.

If you tried an 8800GTX from ASUS and an 8800GTS from BFG it would not, since the two cards are not of the same type.

ok, thanks

 

[mc_ram]

one more question:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-035-BG
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-020-EA


same series, differenct manufacturers. why is the EVGA 60GBP/120USD more expensive. i noticed the frequencies are different, but they are the same series? why is this....?

 

[TheMatt]

One is factory overclocked.

 

[mc_ram]

One is factory overclocked.

will that shorten the life-span of the gpu that is OC, and since its factory, it will not void warranty?

 

[TheMatt]

Factory overclocked cards are carefully overclocked and are guaranteed to work. They still come with a warranty.

 

[floydfan]

question is: is 120 worth the overclock. in my opinion, no. the 8800 is fast as it is, a 10% overclock is not worth a 15% hike in price, especially with a card as fast as an 8800.

 

[mc_ram]

question is: is 120 worth the overclock. in my opinion, no. the 8800 is fast as it is, a 10% overclock is not worth a 15% hike in price, especially with a card as fast as an 8800.

your right. im just going to get the normal clocked 8800. save the 120 for other things.

 

[TheMatt]

Yeah, putting two 8800 GTS cards in SLI will give you very good graphics already, you don't need to overclock.

 

[Homer99]

quick thing, if ur already buying a Nvidia 8800 GTS, then dont buy a GTX, its a waste!!!

either buy two gts or gtx, thats all i can say

 

[mc_ram]

quick thing, if ur already buying a Nvidia 8800 GTS, then dont buy a GTX, its a waste!!!

either buy two gts or gtx, thats all i can say

im going to get 1 gtx and get a 2nd probs next yr when prices drop b/c of newer dx10 cards,