I read the sticky on multi-GPUs but was still unsure of my situation.
I already own a 680i EVGA motherboard with one BFG 8800GTX card (not overclocked). I currently have a 24" and 20" monitor hooked up to it. I'm want to ditch these smaller monitors and upgrade to 2 30" LCD monitors (I was also considering 4 24" monitors but was thinking that 2 30" monitors would be best and obviate the need for monitor tree stand).
My usage for machine is 90% trading/quant research. I need more screen real-estate for my various trading charts - sometimes upwards of 30 charts running in parallel plus a dozen or more apps as well with all their windows.
10% of time I like to unwind and play a good game so will make use of 3D horsepower at times.
My question is this: will one 8800 GTX be sufficient horsepower for 2 30 inch monitors running side by side? Does it make sense to buy another 8800 GTX and put it in SLI mode to help power these 2 30 inch monitors, assuming I can still use 2 30 inch monitors in dual mode while in SLI? Or will SLI only benefit me 10% of time when I want to play 3D intensive games (particularly if games of the future can make use of dual monitors)?
As for your questions,
1. Yes a single 8800GTX can power the dual 30" monitor as they have 2x Dual-Link DVI ports, which can be connected to the 2 30" monitor...
2. The 8800GTX are long gone now...So adding one more in SLI is not worth it...And as for 3D intensive games, 2x 8800GTX in SLI cant satisfy even a single 30" monitor let alone 2 30" screen(Though you can play those games at lower resolutions)...
But if you can get another 8800GTX for around $100, then go for it...As there are more powerful graphic cards available now for about $120...
Message edited by gkay09 on 06-03-2009 at 01:20:41 PM
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