I'm getting a motherboard that can support two PCIe SLI graphics cards both at 16X . I want some REAL power for gaming and graphics programs but don't want to spend heaps. Am I best off getting two cheaper cards (eg. Geforce 7600GT)or one expensive one ( eg. Geforce 8800GT)?
What do you gamers use?
2007-05-21 01:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Mickmalimus 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Try the benchmarks here:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
2007-05-21 01:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember with two video cards you NEED to upgrade your power supply if it's off a stock.
Anyways i'd merge to Gforce 512mbs, Much smarter and you'll never use that much because vista, which i expect you are running or well be has a max set at 382mb for video cards. Atleast 32 bit does i believe.
Don't forget they do handal directx 10 as well just cheak into the card beofre you buy it
2007-05-21 08:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use 1 7900GS KO i would get 2 of them if i could.(no SLI board)
The 8800GT isn't as good in DX9 games and a 7900GS.If you are going to be running high res than 2 cards would be best if you are not using high res.Than 1 card.Hope i helped.be sure if you get 1 card it has 512mb or higher.If 2 you could get away with 256mb but 512mb would still be best.
2007-05-21 08:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by U can't B like me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a card in the 8000 series because it will support direct x 10 (with windows vista) and in the future you wouldn't be spending as much for upgrades.
I have a 6800 in my desk top for gaming and am in the process of building a Direct x 10 machine
2007-05-21 08:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by medic391 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋