cards for SLI setup

[Riddleofsteel]

Is it the most cost effective choice to get two 8800gt cards for SLI? And would this outperform a G92 GTS card? Thanks for any help.

 

[leSLIe]

get a couple of 8800GTS 512MB instead

 

[Riddleofsteel]

Thanks!

 

[HardwareGuru]

2 x 8800GT in SLI will beat 1 x 8800GTS 512mb. But, what games do you play though and what resolution?

 

[Riddleofsteel]

I play all types of games. I have a 22 inch CRT and I usually play at 1024x1280.

 

[HardwareGuru]

Actually, 1 x 8800GTS 512MB should easily push any game even Crysis with that 1280 x 1024 resolution. I only have 1 x 8800GT card, and I can play graphic intensive games above 1280 x 1024 res. The lowest setting I used was 1440 x 900 on my 1920 x 1200 res LCD.

 

[haadij404]

I play all types of games. I have a 22 inch CRT and I usually play at 1024x1280.

you don't need sli for that resolution. an ATI 3850 would do well for you.

 

[bubomatic5]

I play all types of games. I have a 22 inch CRT and I usually play at 1024x1280.

Why wouldn't you play at 1680x1050 instead??

 

[Tipycol]

I'm assuming that CRT isn't widescreen. If it's 4:3, I think for picture ratios 1280x960 is better, if it matters to you. Why not run games at 1600x1200, is the refresh rate too low at that resolution? SLi isn't usually benenficial till 1600x1200 and up. At 1280x1024, one 8800GT would be the most cost effective.

 

[zmjone2992]

gt in sli will rock your socks off at that resolution.