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oxygene_2   10-15-2007 at 01:45:53 AM

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if there's any disadvantage in running a single video card in an SLI motherboard? I'm getting a new computer and would like to keep my options open...

Thanks.

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SpeedyVV   10-15-2007 at 01:53:54 AM
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None. Other than off course SLI mobos tend to be more expensive than non SLI ones.

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soldier37   10-15-2007 at 02:36:12 AM
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Zero, im on a 590 Sli mb since May and everything runs great, I see no need for a second video card. It wont gain any more fps in games, just allows more detail which is already maxed out with my GTS 640. Plan on going with the next gen cards at Christmas anyway. Only went with a SLI board for the latest chipset.

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wingsofzion   10-15-2007 at 02:42:36 AM
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There are none. SLI mobo's aren't built for SLI only, they just simply grant you the option, should you choose to, run SLI at any point you wish.

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bornking   10-15-2007 at 03:41:29 AM
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Using a single card in an SLI mobo lowers your chance of having boys.

Other than that there are none :)

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SpeedyVV   10-15-2007 at 03:49:48 AM
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bornking wrote :

Using a single card in an SLI mobo lowers your chance of having boys.

Other than that there are none :)



That is a LIE! I got 2 girls and a boy!

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