Shall I SLI?

[alex350r]

Hi all,

Currently ive got the system in my sig. Ive got a 9800 GTX BFG OC version. I can run Farcry 2, crysis etc all fine but have noticed GTA IV seems to be a bit of a sore point for a lot of users. I want to future proof my system but can't justify £300 or more for a GTX 280 or 4870x2. So the question is shall I get another 9800 GTX and SLI them?

If I understand correctly the GPU's that I am SLI'ing must be the same model but dont neccessarily have to be the same ram or speed. Overclockers are out of stock of the BFG 9800 gtx so would have to get another brand, can anyone suggest one from this page:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=56&subid=1009

Also I need to make sure ive got enough power for the SLI, currently ive got a:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...name=Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU

Would I gain a lot from SLI'ing?

How many games out there take advantage of it?

If responses are good I will go any buy after work!!

Thanks!

Alex

 

[alex350r]

1680x1050 on my monitor and tv. cheers

 

[alex350r]

Ok thanks. What gpu do you think would be a reasonable future proof upgrade from a 9800 gtx? or is worth upgrading yet. Ive got a copy of GTA IV here at work and having read on here loads of people are having problems - although that does seem to be cpu related and I have a quad core not dual core.
Cheers

 

[alex350r]

Ok mate thanks for the info. Think ill keep the 9800 gtx where it is for now and like you say try and pick up some bargains in january .

Mostly play at 1680x1050 because thats the highest my 32' LCD tv will go to. Maybe an excuse to get a HD TV .

Keeping my fingers crossed I can play GTA, even if the graphics do have to get turned down a notch or two.

Cheers.