SLI 6600 GT worth going for?

[Xonoahbin]

nVidia 6600 GT's aren't the most powerful cards but do you think for SLI setup at $300 they're better than going for say a single 6800 GT? Pipelines will probably have some say in this..

 

[fstime]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814135171

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130215

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122209

 

[Xonoahbin]

Yes, I know the prices, but would it be worth it to go for the same cost and SLI two 6600 gt's?

 

[fstime]

6800GT offers equal if not better performance.

It's uses 256 mb of memory, 256 bit memory, and 16 pipes.

It's a superior card.

You will get equall if not better performance, it may start to pull ahead at a high res and with AA/AF enabled.

*Less noise
*Less heat
*Doesn't need a SLI motherboard

 

[Corporate Thug]

i agree with BouZouki, get a 6800 GT now and add a second when you fell the need to....

 

[nRollo]

Bouzouki is right. I have a 6600GT SLI set and a 6800GT SLI set, and one 6800GT is in general a better solution than 6600GT SLI.

The 6600GT SLI is not much worse, but the 6800GT wins more benches than it loses, unless you have a really high end CRT and are looking to game at 20X15 0X16X.

The 6600GTs do have Purevideo WMV9 going for them if that interests you.

 

[coomar]

6600gt's in sli usually lose a single 6800gt

a 6800gt is cheaper as well and has better upgradability

 

[Porter21]

u wouldn't be disspointed i wouldn't think

 

[Azndude2190]

get a X800XL its basically at eqaul with the 6800GT and for a cheaper price.But if money isn't the problem than just go for the 6800GT