SLI Question

Captain Crunch · March 3rd, 2006

Question :?:
I have a xfx 7800gt extreme e7 edition.
Now do I have to use the (exact) same card or does it just have to be a xfx 7800gt (they have 2 models)
Or any 7800gt??
Yea I don't know the answer to this.
Just wondering cuz when the 7900 hits I'm sure some fool will be wanting to up grad so just wondering.

**gvblake22** · March 3rd, 2006

You can use the exact same card, any XFX 7800GT, or even any brand 7800GT. The only requirement however is that you use a driver of version 81.xx or newer. Other than that, you technically *should* be good to go :)
If you use an older driver, then you are probably limited to only XFX cards, and possible the exact same model XFX...

EDIT: What's up with the thread title?! :?

**Capper** · March 3rd, 2006

they have to be running at the exact same clock speed too.
You can use a program like "Coolbits" to set the clock frequency to the same settings

**gvblake22** · March 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capper

they have to be running at the exact same clock speed too.
You can use a program like "Coolbits" to set the clock frequency to the same settings

...or RivaTuner. (but I like CoolBits)
And yes, I forgot to mention that, thanks Capper :D

Captain Crunch · March 3rd, 2006

I use coolbits allready and am using 81.98 drives thanks for the info guys.................

**Capper** · March 3rd, 2006

Cap'n...head over to Guru3D and get the latest Beta drivers

**gvblake22** · March 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capper

Cap'n...head over to Guru3D and get the latest Beta drivers

But just remember, even beta drivers hosted by reputable sites are still BETA drivers and can still possibly be unstable (although usually not the case). Just something to keep in mind with all the "beta" drivers that are leaked...

June 12th, 2006

Normaly what i do is take 2 card's and flash them with the same moded bios, making them apear to be the same brand by vendor ID number :)

wtcnbrwndo4u · June 13th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB mods's

Normaly what i do is take 2 card's and flash them with the same moded bios, making them apear to be the same brand by vendor ID number :)

Right, but you don't need to do that anymore BB. As said, with the 81.xx drivers (and up), you can use any pair of cards. Brand, BIOS, version, etc. does not matter. What does matter is that you actually get the same card (unlike CrossFire).

i.e. If you have a 7800GTX, you need another 7800GTX

The driver's on what now, 84.xx? That's what I have.

June 13th, 2006

i know this...but i allways mod my card's bios for my overclocking run's...every bit help's in 3D testing.

March 3rd, 2006	#1
Captain Crunch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Right side of middle Earth Posts: 658	SLI Question Question :?: I have a xfx 7800gt extreme e7 edition. Now do I have to use the (exact) same card or does it just have to be a xfx 7800gt (they have 2 models) Or any 7800gt?? Yea I don't know the answer to this. Just wondering cuz when the 7900 hits I'm sure some fool will be wanting to up grad so just wondering.

March 3rd, 2006	#3
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March 3rd, 2006	#2
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,351 Blog Entries: 1	You can use the exact same card, any XFX 7800GT, or even any brand 7800GT. The only requirement however is that you use a driver of version 81.xx or newer. Other than that, you technically should be good to go :) If you use an older driver, then you are probably limited to only XFX cards, and possible the exact same model XFX... EDIT: What's up with the thread title?! :?

June 12th, 2006	#8
BB mods's Guest Posts: n/a	Normaly what i do is take 2 card's and flash them with the same moded bios, making them apear to be the same brand by vendor ID number :)

June 13th, 2006	#10
BB mods's Guest Posts: n/a	i know this...but i allways mod my card's bios for my overclocking run's...every bit help's in 3D testing.