Two XFX GeForce 8600 GTS XXX

[tecknopunk]

Im going to be buying 2 XFX GeForce 8600 GTS XXX graphics cards for my new motherboard and processor. I am also buying a new power supply. Out of all these new parts (mobo, PSU, and CPU) which, if any, of these products need to be SLI ready for me to be able to use the video cards?

 

[Geoff]

Why would you buy 2 8600GTS's? One 8800GT would be much, much better.

 

[Ramodkk]

I agree, and 2 8800GT would be a bunch of amazingly better!

But 1 is enough

 

[tecknopunk]

Cuz I found a deal where each one is only $150 and it sounded like a good deal to me.

 

[Ramodkk]

Yeah, the 8600GTS are around $150 but a 8800GT performs better than 2x8600GTS, only takes up 1 slot, and will cost you about ~$50 less if you find a good deal.

 

[tecknopunk]

well ok, even if i do decide to go with the 8800, do i need a PSU that is SLI ready?

 

[Kesava]

not if you are only running one. and you only need one.

 

[tecknopunk]

Alrighty, that is what I was wanting to know, thanks.

 

[Geoff]

Cuz I found a deal where each one is only $150 and it sounded like a good deal to me.

Even the 256MB 8800GT for $210 is a MUCH better performer.

 

[Ramodkk]

/\ There you go! Definitely get the 8800GT even if its the 256MB version...