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Bottleneck questions

  • 02-08-2006 01:51PM
    #1
    L31mr0d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭


    I'm thinking about going SLi, I have a AMD64 +3700 @ 2.75Ghz and 1GB TwinMOS PC3200 and an A8N-SLi mobo. If I was to throw 2 7900GTX's into this system what would be the worst bottleneck? What kind of CPU and ram is needed for 2 7900GTX's to reach there full potential?

    If I was to get just one 7900GTX would there be a bottleneck?


Comments

  • #2
    mac_leinn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭mac_leinn


    Can I ask what resolution you play games at?

    I'd say the cpu would be the bottle-neck and the ram second.

    Edit: Oops, didnt see the overclock of the cpu.


  • #3
    L31mr0d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    well I have a 19" TFT so it only looks good at 1280x1024 so that is usually what my res is. If the game doesn't support that i'll usually drop down to 1024x768.


  • #4
    mac_leinn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭mac_leinn


    2x7900GTX would be massive overkill for 1280x1024

    Maybe you should treat yourself to a 24" widscreen aswell :)

    Edit: The cheapest 7900gtx on komplett costs €480. So two will cost €960.
    However, a 7950GX2 (two 7900gtx in one) will "only" (i use the term lightly :)) cost €570.
    You can use the €390 you saved to put towards a monitor upgrade. Just a suggestion.


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