GTX285 will be better than the GX2...

whats the advantage of getting SLi instant
of put the same amount of money to get a nice GC??

Instead of using one card to take all the load, now u hav 2 or more cards handling it so that more processing can be done.... Depending on ur setup one.... If u hav a monitor that runs 1920x1200 or higher, definitely u need to get SLI and also powerful graphics cards.... Maybe u can google up regarding SLI on how it works and the advantages of it.... Then u will understand....

lets say my budget is around RM5++ and my resolution is lower than that
but with HD.is it worth to get SLi??or just a GC with RM5++ only?
thx

Just get a GC with RM500++ lor.... not worth SLI-ing if u hav this kinda budget.... If can, get the cards which hav 512MB... If can, 1GB....

thx man

single is the way to go. kinda pointless to go for 2 weak cards SLI. and it is known that microstuttering is worse on weaker Dual cards

read this statement made by anandtech http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3518&p=3

5++ budget...maybe 2 9500GT SLi? lol..really not worth it...can get 9800gtx+ far more better...

285GTx Of Coz.

So? Upgrade Again?

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Added on February 28, 2009, 5:31 pmGet 9800GTx+ Should Be Good Enough

This post has been edited by SeaMonster: Feb 28 2009, 05:31 PM

i thought the number of the devil is 616?

btw im a new owner of a gtx285! yay, finally after nearly 3 weeks of waiting my card finally reached!

btw what's the normal temperature for this card? both idle and on load, my idle temp is around 40-50C and load is 70-80C, when load the card is really burning (i just burnt my finger touching the rear exhaust vents )

and with gpuz i noticed there are two sets of readings for both the gpu core and pcb board (2 sets of readings for gpu core; 2 sets of readings for pcb board). why is this so? and both sets of readings have different values, each sets differ from each other at around 10C. can anyone enlighten me?

thanks!

I think it's different sensor monitoring the GPU temp.

Mine also the same. one of my core shows exactly the same u mentioned, and the other one just one value

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Added on February 28, 2009, 6:00 pmah wait, I've found the answer. Straight from the maker of GPUZ's mouth (Wizzard)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=189013

or if ur lazy to find his post
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpo...06&postcount=23

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Feb 28 2009, 06:00 PM

hmm. so for the load temp hitting 80C or more, is that the normal or safe temp for this gpu? everytime i game, even my casing goes very hot!

lol my 8800gt idle at 70 and on load temp is at 85c ...no worries...ur graphic card is safe

my old 8500gt idle temp is 67 degree celsius, load temp around 75
no need worry so much

my GTX 295 idle 62c and Load 95C

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Added on February 28, 2009, 11:07 pmbtw, load temp in gaming or using furmark/gpu benchmark tool?

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Feb 28 2009, 11:07 PM

Can go V2 already, 2.5k posts.
What about this PSU, can it support i7 + GTX260 SLI?
http://www.acbel.com/html/products_/newdat...r8power7002.gif

the 12v rail is rated at 525w oni,not so recommended.try getting at least 620w or more

just gaming only. still not dare to full stress it as im still not sure with the tjmax temp of the gpu yet.
so far now busy trying out games at full settings! everything seems so fast and smooth now that im still abit not used to it.

then mine is around the same. my gaming temp is about 85C, I think it's quite normal la

if ur worried just on aircond the temperature will reduce a little bit