How do ATI and Nvidia honestly expect us...

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..to adopt multigpu platforms when:

A) You basically have to choose what kind of graphics subsystem you prefer (now) before you can pick a base (mobo) for your system.

B) Said motherboards cost an arm and a leg for anything remotely decent - 790's almsot decent price, but X38's expensive.

C) The performance yields drop quite considerably for each additional card (most fo the time)

An added problem is that once you got your Nvidia/X38 chipset motherboard, you are then tied to either Nvidia or ATI, unless you choose to once again update your mobo.

Now, I know some of you will say "So just change your system", etc Thats not really a viable option for many people. And for some of those where its viable, some really just can't be bothered....

So how can these two really be trying to push sli/crossfire on the markey in general (as opposed to just the "money is no object enthusiasts) while these problems exist?

Personally, the only way I see it working properly is for platform independance. This is my biggest gripe with the multi-gpu environment, and whats actually keeps me from considering going one way or another.

Anyone else feel the same?

 

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Ok, but theres a bit of a premium on those cards too - 3870 x2 more expensive than 2 3870 xt, and 9800 gx2 more expensive than 2 x 8800GTS.

Plus, many cases just cna't handle cards those lengths....

 

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Actually, my post was not that personal... I would pay, but won't based on being tied down to either ATI or Nvidia. I am not a fanboy and won't stick to one for the sake of it. I like freedom to choose, and thats what prevents me from going with either right now.

My post was more general....

I really do think that they are trying to push sli/crossfire for the masses. Its not stricly a high end thing anymore. Its becoming a lot more affordable (the cards themselves - 3850/9600gt) and its becoming more viable for one to buy one card now, and one a little later.

I think nvidias latest offering also imply they are not really trying to push the envelope too drastically on getting a much better single card, when they can tell people to just buy more than one of their current cards.