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Nuke
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:13 am    Post subject: How to go about this... Reply with quote

So im thinking about upgrading the graphic capabilities of my computer now that i have the sound working sweet.

I already have one Asus EN8800GT graphics card and was thinking about maybe going for a dual graphics card setup.

Hypothetically if you guys were going about this in the most cost effeciant way how would you do it? and which motherboard would you use??

If i do decide to do it i will add another one of the same graphics card however with motherboard im really unsure...

any help?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Which CPU do you use? AMD (939 or AM2/AM2+)/Intel?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You aren't going to see a huge improvement in SLI with an 8800gt, some may argue different but its just not worth it price for performance. If you are going to buy another card then you should look at a G90 based 8800gts and stick with your current motherboard in a single card configuration, it will work out cheaper and you will see the same gain in performance due to the g90's higher clocks, larger memory and more shader units. Another bonus is that you can then sell your GT and get some money back.

The card may be more pricey than another GT but when you add to that a new motherboard, probably a higher WATT PSU and the headache of putting together a basicly new rig the 8800GTS starts looking a lot more attractive.

If you are still set on SLI then give us a list of your specs and I'll give you some advice on what you will need. Nothing beats research. google is your friend.
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