Should I SLI my 8800 GTS 320?

[tb28w3]

The title says it all.. I have one EVGA Superclocked 8800 GTS and would like to get opinions on SLI'ing it.

I can pick up another one for about $130.00 US and didn't know what to look for. I'm kinda bored right now with my computer and don't want to build yet. Just looking for one last upgrade....

Specs -

5200 X2 - 3.03 GHz
2GB Ram
Hiper 580 PSU
EVGA 590 SLI mobo


IF a good idea, will the PSU meet the requirements?

Thanks!

 

[mrmez]

PSU should be fine, but its not really a good idea, unless u can find another card REALLY cheap.

U still end up with 320Mb ram, and sli can complicate things.
Not all games like it, u get extra heat/power consumption and installation can be difficult. Then u are stuck with 2 below average cards in a year or 2 when u look to sell.

See what u can sell your card for and how much u will need to put in to get an 8800GT

They are ~$300AUD atm, if you could sell your card for 100-150 that would be a WAY better option.

 

[Maziar]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/245454-15-crossfire-faqs

 

[hsetir]

Performance wise sli-ing 320mb gts would give 30% boost, the same as a single 512 mb gts. And if you could sell your gts at 100 bucks, the cost of a 512 mb gts would be same as sli-ing 320mb. I would say go 512mb.

 

[albundy2]

i think all the nvidia cards at newegg just dropped like 100 bucks on some cards. old 8800's did anyway. evga gtx is 289 after rebate holyf***.

 

[John Vuong]

Nah, I'll say buy a new card, like the 512 GTS or something similar like that.

 

[hesskia]

Where can you find a 320GTS for $130?

 

[badgtx1969]

Where can you find a 320GTS for $130?

MSI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6814127328
$140 - $20 MIR = $120 + $7 shipping = $127

or the eVGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
$145 - $30 MIR = $115 + $7 shipping = $122



I think the 8800GTS (G92) deal is even better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325
$260 - $30 (with code EVGAN841) = $230 - $30 MIR = $200 + $7 shipping = $207.

 

[tb28w3]

Is there any charts where I can see what performance I'll get with SLI with a similar system? Dunno if that's the best option.