8800 GTX Sli

mindgam3 · 15 Dec 2006 at 11:01

Looking at mobo options for a 8800 GTX SLi setup. I know I won't need 2 8800's at the moment but I'm looking to future proof my system... what are the best options out there?

OR

Would it be best to buy a single mobo and upgrade it if/when I get the second 8800?

If so what are the best options for a single 8800 GTX?

steve258 · 15 Dec 2006 at 12:11

Best option is probably getting a 680i mobo (either ASUS Striker or EVGA) so you can pop in a second 8800 anytime, just make sure you have a monstrous PSU.

mindgam3 · 15 Dec 2006 at 12:12

steve258 said:
Best option is probably getting a 680i mobo (either ASUS Striker or EVGA) so you can pop in a second 8800 anytime, just make sure you have a monstrous PSU.

How monstrous is monstrous?

steve258 · 15 Dec 2006 at 12:37

A decent 700w I would imagine for 8800GTX SLi

Jay_t · 15 Dec 2006 at 12:47

steve258 said:
A decent 700w I would imagine for 8800GTX SLi

At least, maybe a Enermax Galaxy 1kw if you have loads of hard drives &/or an overclocked system.