Should i SLI 8800GTS 320mb?

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Howzit okes,

I was looking at upgrading my GFX card to a 4890, but thinking that the 5 series was just launched by ATI i think getting an older tech card wont be worth it right now, especially for R2000,


I've currently got a 8800GTS 320mb. You rate it will be worth it if i can get another one for cheap (+-R500) and SLI it. Then upgrade later when the 58% get a little cheaper.

Will it make a big difference? Never looked into or tried the SLI thing before.

Thanks
 
poffle said:
Howzit okes,

I was looking at upgrading my GFX card to a 4890, but thinking that the 5 series was just launched by ATI i think getting an older tech card wont be worth it right now, especially for R2000,


I've currently got a 8800GTS 320mb. You rate it will be worth it if i can get another one for cheap (+-R500) and SLI it. Then upgrade later when the 5850 get a little cheaper.

Will it make a big difference? Never looked into or tried the SLI thing before.

Thanks
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just make do with your one 8800gts for now. By April next your, the 5850 will be around the R2500 mark.
 
you rate?

Surely i would have a noticable gain in performance with another one.

Would a single 4850 beat a 8800gts in SLI?
 
Don't waste your money, just wait for a 58xx card.

Anyways, can your PSU support 2x GPUs at the moment?
 
You will have a noticeable increase in performance! If you can find one for R500 I guess it's not a bad idea. But I reckon a 4850 will be equal to or even faster than 8800GTS SLI ya. SLI uses a lot of power too.
 
Getting a 4850 will also leave more cash in your wallet as compared to if you went SLi. The 8800s will also rely on SLi in order to perform well, while with a 4850 you won't have to worry about that.

4850 get's my vote
 
I was also considering Sli my 8800GT 512 and it just aint worth, instead I am getting a 5850.
 
alright, i guess ill just stick it out till next year. oh wells. thanks for the info :)
 
im also holding onto my 8800gts 320mb for a bit till prices start to lower.. Touch wood.
 
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