Hi all,
I'm about to buy the all round gaming, 3d anim, photo/video editing, web design, etc, pc (yes I have too much time on my hands). A bit over $4000(au) worth. I'm looking at the Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6. Its got pretty much everything you could want but its also got 2 x pci-e 16x slots. I am thinking about 2 x 8800 gt's. if i'm gonna get a SLI board then i should get 2 cards. I would rather spend the money on a 8800 ultra for slightley less. I have an sli board atm which has served me well (when 1 card gets fryed you have a spare too ) so I like sli but from what I can tell an ultra would be faster. The problem is most of the high end boards all have SLI/CF.
Can anyone suggest a board that has firewire, loads of USB,etc that does not have SLI/CF?
Are the gt's more future proof than an Ultra? I'm guessing not. I cant wait anylonger this money is staring at me saying "spend meee....".
Also is the 680i chipset the only 1 that has 2 x pci-e 16x? I figure if i'm gonna gonna use SLI then this is the go.
Thanx.
PS is this an Australian site?
I'm about to buy the all round gaming, 3d anim, photo/video editing, web design, etc, pc (yes I have too much time on my hands). A bit over $4000(au) worth. I'm looking at the Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6. Its got pretty much everything you could want but its also got 2 x pci-e 16x slots. I am thinking about 2 x 8800 gt's. if i'm gonna get a SLI board then i should get 2 cards. I would rather spend the money on a 8800 ultra for slightley less. I have an sli board atm which has served me well (when 1 card gets fryed you have a spare too ) so I like sli but from what I can tell an ultra would be faster. The problem is most of the high end boards all have SLI/CF.
Can anyone suggest a board that has firewire, loads of USB,etc that does not have SLI/CF?
Are the gt's more future proof than an Ultra? I'm guessing not. I cant wait anylonger this money is staring at me saying "spend meee....".
Also is the 680i chipset the only 1 that has 2 x pci-e 16x? I figure if i'm gonna gonna use SLI then this is the go.
Thanx.
PS is this an Australian site?