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[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:52 pm

Alright, Im going the SLi route, BUT I forgot if they made SLi supportive of two different video cards. I was under the impression that SLi had recently updated the drivers to accept the two cards but match the highter card to the lower end card, such as that of Crossfire. Is it possible? I want to get a 7950 GT and SLi w/ my 7800 GTX. I sorta wanted a 512 card so I can later sell the GTX and get another GT. Any help is appreciated!

[JiF]bigjohnson · Post by **[JiF]bigjohnson** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:22 pm

Some motherboards I think will allow it if the video engines are the same. But I am still pondering SLi and it is recommended that the cards are identical. I'm still trying to determine if it's worth it performance-wise or just smarter to get more ram and a better processor.

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:29 pm

http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_faq.html#c3

Can I mix and match graphics cards?
In order to provide optimal symmetric scaling, SLI technology requires the NVIDIA GPUs to match. For example, a GeForce 7800 GTX must be paired with another GeForce 7800 GTX. Likewise, a GeForce 6600 GT must be paired with another GeForce 6600 GT. However, using the latest Release 80 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA GPUs sold by different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce 7800 GT from vendor ABC can be matched with a GeForce 7800 GT from vendor XYZ.

For what its worth though.. I do have a 7800GTX just sitting on my desk here doing nothing.

[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:35 pm

oh do you, is it by any chance an EVGA?

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:19 pm

Its an XFX card, but it should work with the EVGA just fine, as they mentioned in the quote above.

[JiF]Lonewolf · Post by **[JiF]Lonewolf** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:48 pm

If riot doesn't take the card I would be interested in it.

[JiF]Stepovich · Post by **[JiF]Stepovich** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:01 pm

Single BFG 8800GTS 320mg, factory OC to supplement the
Core 2 Duo E6600...
It's smokin....
2142 at highest settings without a hitch.

SLI? We don't need no stinkin' SLI!

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:34 pm

Riot, I'm not really using it and looking to get rid of it. I could do $110 shipped. I know I have the breakout cables for it (if needed) and I know it should be as high of a clock speed as any of the EVGA ones if you're worried about that. I'm pretty sure this XFX 7800GTX is the highest clocked one they made.

edit- forgot to mention its 256MB

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:37 pm

[JiF]Stepovich wrote:Single BFG 8800GTS 320mg, factory OC to supplement the
Core 2 Duo E6600...
It's smokin....
2142 at highest settings without a hitch.

SLI? We don't need no stinkin' SLI!

I'm running an 8800GTS here, but seeing as I can max out BF2 on my 24", and its rock solid, I dont think I'll need SLI just yet.

[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:00 pm

yeah, Im interested, when would u be able to ship, and how would you like the payment?

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:15 am

I can ship this week..the same day, or day after payment, and I'd prefer a paypal payment.

[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:29 pm

whats ur info so I can send the payment!

pissboy[LPANE] · Post by **pissboy[LPANE]** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:39 pm

PM sent.

[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:52 am

still, working on paypal, apparently my bank number is linked to another paypal, so Im trying to work things out w/ them, I'll try to make the transaction as soon as possible!

[JiF]rIot · Post by **[JiF]rIot** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:56 am

Payment sent!