A simple yes or no is all I need. (about 8800GT in SLI)

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Will a evga 8800GT SSC (700MHz) edition with an evga 8800gt standard (600MHz) work together in SLI?
 
so definitely re overclock both cards once theyre in SLi to 700 mhz core, since they will drop to 600. unless you can find another SSC, then you wont ahve to.

up the memory while youre at it :D
 
680i's are decent.
since your running a Q6600, i'd suggest a 780i.

but if you've got cash to burn (around $250), go for a 790i. :D
 
the EVGA 680i boards support the 45nm core2duos, with a bios update according to EVGA. However only 65nm core2quads will work not the 45nm ones.
 
Avoid the 680i like the plague. The 780i is a bit better, but your best option is likely the 750i SLI FTW from EVGA.

Really,if you only have one 8800 GT right now, you might be better off selling it and buying ATI based cards to avoid dealing with Nvidia chipset based motherboards.

This is from someone who's been running an 8800 GTX since a little after launch and 8800 GTX SLI on a wide variety of boards (3 680is, 2 680i LTs, 2 780is from XFX, EVGA, and MSI) for the last year or so. I'm more and more convinced that due to the 'luck of the draw' aspect there really is no such thing as a good SLI board.
 
I agree with silent-circuit. If you don't already have an SLI board, sell your 8800GT and buy a 4850 or 4870..
 
if you read his other thread, he has 2 8800GT's in his hands right now, thats why he wants to upgrade to an SLi board, because he's due for an upgrade anyways.

750i's ahve their problems as well. all chipsets do (my asus P5K-e had a USB corruption and CPU temperature sensor problem)...

680i's will support all 65nm CPU's and 45nm dual core CPU's.

the ONLY reason i suggested a 780i is because he doesn't have to deal with getting an A1 revision so he can overclock his quad. 680i SLI AR boards have a problem with upping the FSB past 300MHZ with quad core processors.
680i's are damn cheap though. if youre looking to keep it on the cheap side, you can snag a 680i for about $140 used, maybe even lower (i've seen them for $90!)

oh, and not all 680i's are bad. mine works well. my processor has a bug in it though (same problems from my P5K-E are on my 680i, so its not the motherboard)
 
i went for the 750i ftw today.
i will see where my "luck" falls with the board and if its a good one then i will keep it, but if its DOA then i will return it, sell my two 88's and get a 4870 or something.

thanks guys
 
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