Chime in...Are you SLI? - Page 3

Lokie · May 19th, 2008

Yes, started out with 7900gt's then built a 8800GTX SLI system. Never had a problem with either, but now I have a spider set up with dual 3870 X2's runnin in cross-fire. I have to admit the graphics with the ATIs just look better. In COD4 the golden weapons honestly look PIMP!

**gvblake22** · May 19th, 2008

I play games at 1920x1200 and I doubt I will ever bother with a dual card setup (be it CrossFire or SLI). Just not really cost effective in the long run for me. If more games showed more of an improvement over what single cards currently offer performance-wise, then I might think about it. But for now, I don't even bother considering it.

WhiteEagle · May 19th, 2008

No SLI on my current rig. I'll be doing it when I build my "Ultimate PC" however.

Stormcrow · May 19th, 2008

My ancient CRT is rocking 1024x768, so definately no need for SLI here.

polobunny · May 19th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

My ancient CRT is rocking 1024x768, so definately no need for SLI here.

Ancient? That's archaic :P

azianai · May 19th, 2008

I run fake SLI, does that count?
Honestly I see a difference from when I was using my EVGA 8800GTS to my EVGA 9800GX2. Is it worth the $$? Course not, but I was able to step up to it for 240 bucks which gives me "SLI" while running a P35 chipset. Games do run smoother at 1920 X 1200, but its still quirky and ofcourse with all SLI, multi-display is still bugged @_@.

Parker · May 19th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by azianai

......and ofcourse with all SLI, multi-display is still bugged @_@.

You get SLI for 1920x1200 (24" monitor) or more, you get Crossfire for dual monitors.
Thats the way I see it. And If I ever were to go dual cards, it'd be with ATi cards, 3870's or an X2.

theburan · May 19th, 2008

Does crossfire let you run multiple monitors and also use crossfire, without a restart? That's the main reason I didn't like using the 7600gt's in sli, since I would have to restart to turn it on.

It's also the reason I've been using a pair of 1800's on an nvidia board for a little while now... just as fast, with no crossfire, and I get all 3 monitors (although that 2nd 1800 doesn't get to do crap besides displaying the desktop, lol.)

Sumgai · May 20th, 2008

No SLI for me. I just can't justify it. I'd rather have the overclocking capability of the P35 chipset anyway, and a 9800GX2 is way out of my price range. I think my 8800GT will be just fine for anything I need to do for at least a few years.

qazwsx · May 20th, 2008

I bought my CRT 19" off ebay for £2.20!! deal of the year

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May 19th, 2008	#21
Lokie Custom What?! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 184	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? Yes, started out with 7900gt's then built a 8800GTX SLI system. Never had a problem with either, but now I have a spider set up with dual 3870 X2's runnin in cross-fire. I have to admit the graphics with the ATIs just look better. In COD4 the golden weapons honestly look PIMP! You can't re-invent the wheel, but you can mod the hell out of it!

May 19th, 2008	#22
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,476 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? I play games at 1920x1200 and I doubt I will ever bother with a dual card setup (be it CrossFire or SLI). Just not really cost effective in the long run for me. If more games showed more of an improvement over what single cards currently offer performance-wise, then I might think about it. But for now, I don't even bother considering it.

May 19th, 2008	#23
WhiteEagle Avatar of Justice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,115	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? No SLI on my current rig. I'll be doing it when I build my "Ultimate PC" however.

May 19th, 2008	#24
Stormcrow HL's Technomancer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frozen North Posts: 1,168 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? My ancient CRT is rocking 1024x768, so definately no need for SLI here.

May 19th, 2008	#26
azianai Aeria gloris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,608	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? I run fake SLI, does that count? Honestly I see a difference from when I was using my EVGA 8800GTS to my EVGA 9800GX2. Is it worth the $$? Course not, but I was able to step up to it for 240 bucks which gives me "SLI" while running a P35 chipset. Games do run smoother at 1920 X 1200, but its still quirky and ofcourse with all SLI, multi-display is still bugged @_@. Asus Rampage Formula Q9450 @ 3.8 Ghz Thermalright Ultra 120 Black Edition 4gb GSkill 1066 DDR2 1 WD Velociraptor 150GB 1 500GB Seagate 7200.10 2 1TB Seagate 7200.11 EVGA GTX260 Core 216 Samsung TOC T240HD

May 19th, 2008	#28
theburan oh noes Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rapid City, SD (ish) Posts: 971 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? Does crossfire let you run multiple monitors and also use crossfire, without a restart? That's the main reason I didn't like using the 7600gt's in sli, since I would have to restart to turn it on. It's also the reason I've been using a pair of 1800's on an nvidia board for a little while now... just as fast, with no crossfire, and I get all 3 monitors (although that 2nd 1800 doesn't get to do crap besides displaying the desktop, lol.) e8500@4ghz\|Asus P5k-e WiFi\| 4gb OCZ ReaperX\|2x 3870's\|1.3tb storage space\|MSI tv tuner.

May 20th, 2008	#29
Sumgai Overclocker In Training Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? No SLI for me. I just can't justify it. I'd rather have the overclocking capability of the P35 chipset anyway, and a 9800GX2 is way out of my price range. I think my 8800GT will be just fine for anything I need to do for at least a few years. Current Machine: Intel E2220 Gigabyte P35-DS3L AC Freezer 7 Pro 2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 EVGA 8800GT 512MB X-Fi Extreme Gamer Seagate 250GB SATA WD Raptor 74GB SATA Samsung S203B DVD+R Silverstone SF60 Modular 600w Antec Nine Hundred Acer 2216Wbd 22" LCD

May 20th, 2008	#30
qazwsx With a pinch of insane! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England, 127.0.0.1 Posts: 643	Re: Chime in...Are you SLI? I bought my CRT 19" off ebay for £2.20!! deal of the year