lol; no. That's not what was intended. That will NEVER happen. My hope is that instead of one company leaning towards quad-core single processors only, while the other goes toward 2x dual core; both companies might instead focus on BOTH solutions. Allowing users to opt either for a single quad core architecture unit, or to instead go for 2(or more) dual cores. I think it would benefit companies greatly if they gave consumers the option to either buy a cpu with more cores, or two combine more processors, or even both. I'm not talking a mix of brands, I sincerely hope that never happens, because it would implicate so many problems. But I do feel it would be in the best interest of the market if AMD and Intel each worked on their own way of allowing users to opt for more cores or more processors. Since, both options are being explored anyways. It just seems like it would be a great way to allow the pc gaming sect to expand again, because someone could buy a mobo with two cpu slots to start affordably, then later upgrade by adding another cpu without having to re-purchase everything else. It seems like it could really change the market and the consumer buying power, but that's just my opinion.
What do u guyz think about this one: AeroCool ExtremEngine 3T Case ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Intel PCI Express Motherboard (2)16x8x16x48x NEC DVD-/+R Player/Recorders Western Digital 500GB SATA 3.0GB/Sec Hard Drive 2GB CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 1066 PC2 8500 Dual Channel Memory 2 XFX Geforce 7950 GX2 Quad SLI Xtreme GPUs - QUAD SLI Enabled 10/100/1000 MBps Ethernet Lan Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Dual Core CPU W/4MB CACHE 1066MHZ Windows Xp Professional (CD and Key included) OCZ 700 Watt Power Supply - NVIDIA SLI Certified
It's absolutely ridiculous, nobody needs or can make use of two 7950GX2s, you may as well buy a single card like mine and save $900.
Technically speaking, you can use it. But that system would be a fortune to buy, 7950's aren't cheap at all. I've heard good things on the Intel Cored Duo's. I personally just upgraded to a dual core, but upon doing more research, have discovered that quad core is a lot closer than I thought; if you can, you may do well waiting for that. Oh, and how much does that rig COST?
Not really, because my point is two 7950GX2s probably only outpace my X1900XT maybe 50-60%, which for costing four times as much is outrageous. That last comment is very true, over here you're looking at about £2200-£2300. That literally translates to about $4200-$4400, but we pay a bit more due to VAT and import taxes.
The trouble with comparing SLi configs is that it seems to be this new beast that behaves much differently in each given situation. Some people report boosts less than 5%, while others are claiming literally 2x performance. These varieties have been found with the same cards in different situations, it seems there is a lot left unknown on SLi configs still, so I will agree that in some cases, the Ati cards are a better deal, but I personally want to see these stats level out where users all report the same differences; until then it's just frustrating to discuss, because people have all different results. I've built systems where it seemed to make no difference, and others where it just blazed faster when the second car went in. I think it has some bit to do with how much of a bottleneck the video card is. If you've got a dual core operating each at 3.6Ghz, with 4 gb of ram running in dual channel, then yes, video may help, because a single card is probably a bottleneck. But if you've got a single core p4, operating at 2.8; it's not going to matter. While bottlenecking is a long-known stat killer; it seems that there is some other unknown factor that is possibly hampering some results in SLi configs, because the huge variety of results still don't add up. I personally prefer the SLi method, because of the potential to start with just one card, and then upgrade performance by later buying a second one for less. Overall it is more costly, but requires less up-front investment. That's the main reason that I put it into people's systems.
See the thing is, it's no unknown, the results just vary per test, hence why it's a flawed system. SLi generally offers a real alternative to getting a beefier GPU, but the cards have to be so identical that can sometimes have problems. Oh, and elokito? I wouldn't have that word in your signiature if I were you, you know what I'm talking about! ;-)
what? my mobo is meant for crossfire but there is a sli hack (which duh im using it) i think thats what ure talking about
SLi on a crossfire board? Yeah that'll run really well... If you have a crossfire board, then surely.... Meh I shan't ask questions.
well it sure is running better since it overclocks a bit more the 975x board was unlocked to allow both sli and crossfire but then they driver locked it to ati only but there are some modded drivers that allow u to run sli on the 975x mobo want a link? and please dont talk about something u clearly dnt know about
It's OK, you seem to know what you're talking about so I trust you! What is with this attitude on aD lately? People are saying words to the effect of "You don't know what you're talking about so stop giving people wrong ideas". I'd love to know who I upset.
Sammorris, you don't know jack! You always go into these boards posting useless wrong answers full of misinformation, every time I see you post; I roll my eyes, because I can't believe anything you say. Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzz... ...Yeah. Everything above, that was a joke. Sammorris rocks. I have yet to get bad info from you Sammorris, I'm sure that there was no foul intention toward you, you're always great, and I hope it continues, because you've helped me before too!
