Running Multiple Graphics Cards

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

SLI and CrossFire can really only offer noticeable benefits running resolutions at least 1920x1200 or higher with high details and image enhancement options (like AA and AF). Other than that, it is usually a waste of money and you are better off with a single good graphics card than two mediocre cards.

Either Blake or I (sometimes both) make this same comment every time this question comes up. Dual Card solutions are cool to have, but their real world benefits are limited by the monitor you have.

Originally Posted by TTPete

multiple monitors

If you just want to run multiple monitors, both graphics cards do not have to be the same. For example you could have a 7900GT and a 7600 GT in the same machine. Both cards will handle 2 monitors each, for a total of 4 monitors.

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by Hitman

Either Blake or I (sometimes both) make this same comment every time this question comes up. Dual Card solutions are cool to have, but their real world benefits are limited by the monitor you have.

HAHA, yep! But with nVidia pushing SLI like no tomorrow and CrossFire becoming easier and more compatable everyday, it's no wonder people are curious about the whole thing. I mean think about it from the GPU companies' point of view, why sell one card when you can sell TWO?!

[Pete]

And Three and then 4... Sooner than you think... ;)

[polobunny]

Yep, 3 is indeed very close. Very useless in my honest opinion, but very close nonetheless.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

HAHA, yep! But with nVidia pushing SLI like no tomorrow and CrossFire becoming easier and more compatable everyday, it's no wonder people are curious about the whole thing. I mean think about it from the GPU companies' point of view, why sell one card when you can sell TWO?!

You right Dawg! Oh yeah I can't blame them for pushing SLI.

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by TTPete

And Three and then 4... Sooner than you think... ;)

That's a scary thought. But at least the game developers are making things compatable and able to at least attempt to use all that GPU computing power. I wish the same could be said about games concerning dual core (and quad core) processors.