using two SLI capble boards

[imported_taku]

I have been studying motherboards with two pci express x16 slots. Yet on most all motherboards using two slots means each runs at x8, and the output is generally to one monitor for games. Sounds great for the gamer.

Well I am not a gamer. could care less about surround sound. All i want is improved, video on each of my four monitors for my fiancial charts.

It appears to me that for just running four monitors off of a motherboard with two dual dvi port video cards (XFX geforce 6600 GT.) no SLI bridge would be necessary and the power consumption would be substanially less that with the SLI bridge installed and games being played.

Am I correct in my thinking?

thanks

 

[vanvock]

Welcome. I believe I read something about the 6600's can run ok without the bridge but I think it's not a power factor. If you don't use the bridge they use the PCI bus for comm. The bridge link is faster.

 

[imported_taku]

interesting! ok question, With the bridge attached, can I run four monitors for my business applications?


The quadro four boards seem to be for business applications. but golly they are expensive and not that many around. I keep comming back to motherboards with 2 pc express x16 slots( runing at x8). Cheaper. Maybe i am wrong because i am still learning about SLI, but i am under the impression that gamers running under SLI requires larger power supplies. Larger power supplies are one of those items i am trying to avoid.

Also I may be confused about how important is it to run a LCD with a analog or dvi cable. I would like to have the same video settings on all four monitors.

 

[vanvock]

I should think so. The x8 config will be fine, the dual x16 MB's would be overkill unless they have other features you want. The Quadro's are a workstation board. Can't say about the PSU without a list of what you have & other components in your system. The 6600's aren't as power hungry as the top of the line cards. There are several configurators around to help you find the power needs of a system. LCD>DVI

 

[imported_taku]

thanks.

 

[vanvock]

http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

To original question I don't think you would need the bridge for your purpose.