NVIDIA SLI question

[kphutchison]

I currently have a GeForce 8800GT card
This one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500006

Unfortunately it has been discontinued.
What I'm wondering is can I use a different GeForce 8800 GT card with it in SLI?
I'm looking at this card to add to the system
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133232

 

[atomicWAR]

yes

 

[kphutchison]

Thank-you!
For the information and the quick response.

 

[Zenthar]

I'd like to point-out that the OP's card is factory overclocked to 700MHz, if going SLI with a regularly clocked GT (600 MHz), both cards will run at 600MHz.

Not sure if it's any relevance to the OP, but I thought he should know.

 

[invisik]

clock both cards the same for stability.

 

[blackened144]

clock both cards the same for stability.

I agree. I would go one step further and flash the bios on the new card so that they both match.

 

[maximiza]

You should not need to flash to same Bios on the cards , only if there are problems.

 

[blackened144]

You should not need to flash to same Bios on the cards , only if there are problems.

I didnt say "he should", I said "I would". Its incredibly easy and eliminates any need to have to OC the video card in Windows, which would proactively bypass any problems that may arise.

 

[L1qu1d]

I would have to agree with blackened144, it would be easier...unneccesary but easier never the less.

Although I think the OP is new to this, so I wouldn't recommend flashing it

 

[Mousemonkey]

And remember to put the faster card in the primary PCIe slot.