Need PCIE 2.0 For GPU?

[daryll]

Im looking at getting an SLI board and a single 8800GT now with a view to adding another later..am I going to find in a years time that the new batch of cards need PCIE 2.0?

If buying a new board now should I be looking for one that supports PCIE 2? Or is not necessary?

 

[gary996]

I would. Which gives you the choice of X38, X48 and 780i

 

[Dreadi]

its backwards compatible so not necessary no

 

[Bomag]

X38 and X48 aren't SLI enabled, either a 750i or 780i then

 

[daryll]

Hmm bit of a conflict there

Ive been looking at a 680i SLI chipset, was just about to order and then wondered..

It looks like 8800GT's are PCIE2 but im guessing theres not many running them in PCIE2 slots?

 

[Talrinys]

I don't think it needs the bandwidth really, more like a marketing feature for now.

 

[daryll]

It seems it for now but am just wondering how long were looking at before cards need it.

 

[Chimerical]

For heaven's sake don't buy a 680i board.

Also, 750i's might be a bit too cut-down and if you are spending all that money on SLi then just get a 780i.

 

[manic111]

If you buy an SLI board now with an 8800GT then in a year you will have two options for upgrading. Either buy a second 8800 or buy two of a new card. The thing is, that if you splash out £400 on new graphics cards this time next year, are you not better off just upgrading your mobo and CPU at the same time and going Nehalem? You may as well just stick to P35/680i.