2x 7800gt SLI or ........?

[Klytus]

First off hello all. Apologies if this sort of question is basic but I'm new to this and have got to start somewhere.
Until November 05 I had no idea about computers at all but built my baby (spec below). Now at the min I am running my x800gto2 at 540 core 589.50 mem and It handles F.E.A.R ok. Now the weakest link is obviously the RAM which I am currently sorting. My Question is ...Do you think the performance increase of buying 2 7800gt's and running them in SLI would be worthwile or would it be better spending the money on a single 7800gtx or X1800 XT? Thanks in advance.

 

[fullfat]

what res do you run matey?
if its below 1600x1200 then id go for the gtx or xt. if it was higher res's then id go for the SLi path.
im under the impression that the 2 gpu's would be better for higher resolutions with my effects on than the single card at high settings at high res's.
but i stand to be corrected on this though.



/edit, whats wrong with the ram in your sig?

 

[DanMc07]

Or how about get the GTX or XT and slie them later on when you have money

 

[LoadsaMoney]

As above, the advantage of getting the single GTX, or x1800 XT is that further down the track you can add another for SLi/Crossfire still.

Welcome to the forums btw.

 

[Borden]

SLi normally shines with higher resolutions so as said above, SLi for higher res, single card for lower res.

Welcome to the forums

BTW, your sig is too big, max of 4 lines Make sure you read the FAQ

 

[Klytus]

Nice one, thanks guys.
Now to read up on the GTX or x1800 XT debate.

 

[fullfat]

if youre going to be buying the x1800 card, keep in mind theyre in limited supply so it might be difficult finding one at a later date also purely as theyve not been in production as long.(3-4 months?) it might be a factor, im merely thinking outloud
where as the gtx has been in production quite a bit longer

 

[FrankJH]

Also be aware that while you can use one X1800XT in your sli board, you would have to purchase a crossfire motherboard also if you wanted to get a second

Where as if you get one 7800 series card, you will save later on if you chose to buy a second gfx card.

1280*1024 res you will get great performance out of one or the other card ( even with mild settings of AA and AF) upgrade to a HDTV ( 1366*768) or higher res and I know my 7800GT stutters a little, so I would personally stick with your sli board, get one 7800 and plan on getting a second soonish

The ATI cards are great dont get me wrong, its just that you will be wasting your SLI board a little if you do need two cards in the future

 

[Reaps^]

ignore the latency of your RAM too, since it won't give you THAT much an increase in FPS. You're RAM seems fine to me, no need for a change unless your a hardcore oc'er and u want those extra 3dmarks.