Thread: need help finding...

hey guys i need help finding a MSI 9800 GTX specifically this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127340

so I can run SLI and without having to buy two new cards ugh... I would have gotten it when i purchased everything but ran out of funds and went with just one. any leads would be helpful.

Thanks,
railed

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...12MB&x=16&y=22


Hope it helps.

It was my understanding that with the 8 series and better you can run SLI with disparate cards but they will use whatever the lowest clocks/memory are.

Hold on... searching...

http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_faq.html

Can I mix and match graphics cards that have different GPUs?
No. For example, an XXXGT cannot be paired with a XXXGTX in an SLI configuration.

Can I mix and match graphics cards from different manufacturers?
Using 180 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards from different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer ABC can be matched with a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer XYZ.

Can I mix and match graphics cards is one of them is overclocked by the manufacturer?
Yes. A GeForce XXXX GTX that is overclocked can be mixed with a standard clocked GeForce XXXX GTX.

Can I mix and match graphics cards with different sizes of memory?
When purchasing a second graphics card, you should try to match the memory size so that you are ensured full value and performance from your purchase. However, while it is not recommended, NVIDIA does offer the flexibility to run graphics cards with different sized memory by using CoolBits. Using CoolBits (value set to 18), you can force both of the cards to use the lower of the two memory sizes and operate them together in SLI mode. When dissimilar memory sizes are enabled to work together using CoolBits, the effective memory size for each card becomes the smaller of the memory sizes. Instructions to enable this feature can be found here.

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

It was my understanding that with the 8 series and better you can run SLI with disparate cards but they will use whatever the lowest clocks/memory are.

Hold on... searching...

really? wow that's odd to me i thought running SLI was comparable to needing matching RAM in all slots

Originally Posted by dex71

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...12MB&x=16&y=22


Hope it helps.

thank you Dex71.

Originally Posted by SAMBO

I used to run an EVGA 9800 GTX for 2.5 years till recently. It was a great card.

still have it?

im thinking ill just drop the 9800 GTX for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130433

what do you guys think?