I am building a computer and i am buying a 8600gts. I want to SLI it but im going to buy one video card when im building the computer and the other around Christmas or when Nvidia drops their prices. Can i buy an SLI motherboard and keep one video card in it for the time being? or do i have to buy them both at once?
2007-07-25 00:46:46 · 4 answers · asked by air_mj11 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
You can install only 1. when you get the 2nd, and after you plug the video card into the mb slot, you will then 'bridge' the 2 cards together (on top) w/a connector provided with the cards.
good luck!
2007-07-25 00:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its set-up for 1 video card by default. I have 2 SLI boards and neither have 2 video cards. Don't spend your money on 2 8600's, get 1 8800gt and you'll be happier.
2007-07-25 00:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can run just one now, and put the second in later. Just a note though, two 8600GTS in SLI will be easily beaten by a single 8800GTS. Just thought you might want to know that, in case it effects your decision in any way.
2007-07-26 16:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, anytime. AND by then, even the 8800 series would also be cheaper.
2007-07-25 01:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋