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comput3r   09-03-2009 at 07:51:45 PM

So uhm, I'm building a new pc, getting a gtx 260 with the 750i motherboard, and maybe planning to upgrade to ATI cards later, not sure.

Just wanna know that if I only run one GPU on the board, it doesn't matter if it's SLI or Crossfire certified, right?

Thanks guys

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It's a trade off. While I prefer nVidia GPU's, currently the ATI GPU's give more performance for the dollar. What you spend on an Intel chipset, you will save on the graphics cards.
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orangegator   09-03-2009 at 08:09:14 PM

That's right. However, if you have no intention on going SLI, then get an Intel chipset motherboard. Overall, they are better.

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acer0169   09-04-2009 at 11:04:32 AM

@orangegator..

Overall, they cost more.

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jsc   09-04-2009 at 11:23:10 AM
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It's a trade off. While I prefer nVidia GPU's, currently the ATI GPU's give more performance for the dollar. What you spend on an Intel chipset, you will save on the graphics cards.

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orangegator   09-04-2009 at 01:57:35 PM

acer0169 wrote :

@orangegator..

Overall, they cost more.



Hey fanboy, no, they don't. Especially true if you only need 1 pcie x16 slot. Check newegg's prices on p45 boards vs 750i or other nvidia boards.

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