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darkstar782   08-31-2006 at 04:49:49 PM

I currently have a 7900GT 256mb, that has managed to o/c quite well, except that the RAM wont shift.

Do you guys think I should add a second 7900GT (which may as well be an identical model, no point in anything else), or should I instead look at replacing my existing with an x1950XTX?

ATi are saying a single x1950XTX will beat a 7950GX2, which is basically just two 7900GTs, and it also gives me the potential to add a second later in xfire.

Also bear in mind that if I go the SLi route, I'm stuck with hacked SLi drivers for now.

I know it seems like 2 cards vs 1, but the ATi has 48 pixel shaders, where the 7900s have 24 each, and the stock speed on the ATi is higher so hopefully I could o/c it at least as much, and it has 512mb RAM rather than 256 per card....

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Cleeve   08-31-2006 at 06:03:02 PM
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Are therre any games you can't play to your satisfaction with the single card?

AT this point, I'd hold off for the next gen cards if I had a 7900 GT, if games are playing OK for you...

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prozac26   08-31-2006 at 06:10:40 PM
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7900GT should satisfy almost everyone. I would hold off also if I like what I'm getting from it.

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darkstar782   08-31-2006 at 08:52:39 PM
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Well I like to play at 16x12, and I wont be fully happy untill I'm able to run oblivion at 16x12, 16xAF and 8xFSAA :D

But I suppose wating for G80 and R600 is the most logical choice....

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