8800GTS SLI vs 9800GTX?

[deveraux]

Hey all,

I am planning an upgrade within the next month or two. As nVidia have just released the 9800GTX/GX2 cards, I am now wondering: I purchased the 8800GTS last month for my current system but was considering purchasing another to run them in SLI for my new system and reinstall the older 7800GTX I had before.

Is it better to run the 8800GTS in SLI or get a single 9800GTX?

Thanks,
deveraux

 

[Lithan]

Better?

THe sli will destroy the lone 9800gtx, but better is a matter of perspective.

 

[imported_wired247]

get another one!! you paid for SLI mobo, now use it

 

[error8]

8800 GTS SLI all the way!!!

 

[phexac]

If you are not bothered by shortcomings of SLI (does not work in all games and you cannot use dual monitors), then definitely go for the SLI solution.

 

[deveraux]

I wasn't aware that you cannot use dual monitors. That's sort of a deal breaker, can't live without it ever since I started using it.

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: deveraux
I wasn't aware that you cannot use dual monitors. That's sort of a deal breaker, can't live without it ever since I started using it.

You can use dual, but each monitor gets a graphics card, so you lose the SLI performance.

 

[idiotekniQues]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: deveraux
I wasn't aware that you cannot use dual monitors. That's sort of a deal breaker, can't live without it ever since I started using it.

You can use dual, but each monitor gets a graphics card, so you lose the SLI performance.

is this the same with CFire?

 

[hooflung]

SLI just because your mobo is going to waste and the GX2 is a waste of money compared to SLI

 

[BlueAcolyte]

CFire allows multiple monitor use. It's one of the big things that ATi has over Nvidia.