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ct1615   06-24-2008 at 05:06:50 PM

hi
quick question

if I place two 256mb GPUs in a SLI system, does that mean my system has 512mb of ram or does it remain at 256mb of ram still? thanks in advance.

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strangestranger   06-24-2008 at 05:09:48 PM
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the faq should explain that at the top of the forum. still, the ram stays the same, all that happens is that the same data is loaded into both cards memory.

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iluvgillgill   06-24-2008 at 05:17:57 PM
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simple answer NO! but look at it from "spec" yes.

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aevm   06-24-2008 at 05:23:29 PM
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No, it's still 256. It will still work badly at higher resolutions.

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maximiza   06-24-2008 at 05:37:40 PM
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256 only with 2 cards

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strangestranger   06-24-2008 at 05:39:28 PM
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i think he gets it now.

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ct1615   06-24-2008 at 06:09:40 PM
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thanks for the quick replies

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Maziar   06-24-2008 at 06:11:54 PM
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Read the FAQ:
Do SLI or CrossFire double the memory ?
This is one the questions that many people make mistake understanding it .
The answer is NO , SLI or CrossFire doesnt double the memory , You have a 512MB card , adding another card wont make your memory 1GB, it still will be 512MB
Another example :
A game needs 512MB card to run at maximum settings , and you have a 256MB card , and you think if you add another 256MB card , your memory will be 512MB and thats not true.

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strangestranger   06-24-2008 at 07:12:45 PM
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read the replies.

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Maziar   06-24-2008 at 08:51:14 PM
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Well i know,but because u pointed out about the FAQ,i posted it :)

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