Compatibility Check - XFX 6850 vs. XFX NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800 GT

[kernal]

Hi,

Just want to check if I can run both these cards simultaneously in one pc. I have got the 9800 installed already and want to add the 6850.

Thanks in advance,

Kev

 

[shadyares]

No.

 

[kernal]

Ok, thanks.

Will I have to buy another 9800 gt, the same as I have in order to use SLI?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Preferably, but it doens't have to be same brand/model. Try to get the same or one with the same clock speeds, mem etc.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Btw, i think i remember a single 6850 is better than 9800 gt sli . . .

 

[kernal]

Thank you very much I appreciate your help. I think I will just buy two 6850's then and run those SLI.

 

[cumi2k4]

Err.. the term for AMD is crossfire, not SLI. I think first you should check whether your motherboard support it. And if you're able to buy two 6850, why not go for a single card but higher spec such as 7870 or 7950?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

^+1

 

[kernal]

Good point! Realized that myself after thinking about it a bit. Did some research too and buying just one higher spec card is better then two lower specs running simultaneously. Thanks again!

 

[vitornob]

Why buy 2 6850? Couldn't you buy a better single card?

 

[kernal]

Best answer selected by kernal.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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