The #1 reason to run two cards in SLI mode is to increase your framerates in
games or other 3d rendering programs because it splits the rendered scene
between the 2 cards. This article gives you a good preview of the technology
(it's a one page read):
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=267&num=1
If you're not an Autocad-type or a hardcore gamer then it's not for you, IMHO.
Sincerely,
Richard Morgan
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Quoting michael hast <evylrobot19@cox.net>:
> Hey, all!
>
> One of the motherboards I'm looking at to build the new box is
> Gigabyte's GA-K8N Pro-SLI. The coolest thing about this jewel is
> that it's got 2 PCI-E x16 slots! (I gather that's what the SLi
> means.) I also understand that in order to use it properly, it
> should be used with two SLi video cards connected with a little
> bridge. Do any of you know how this works with Linux, and if you can
> use two regular PCI-E cards to operate more heads under Xinerama? I
> want to go dual right off the bat, but the cool factor of having more
> would be great. Plus, I found a source on 21" CRT's that I can get
> for about $20.00/ea. (Government surplus is great!)
> If this isn't a great option, I'll probably just get a
> less-expensive AGP-slotted MoBo and if I want more heads later, I'll
> get them by way of a PCI card. I know that they are still out there,
> and I don't need the lightning-fast responsiveness on the periferal
> monitors. Thanks in advance!
>
> --
> --Michael Hast (the evyl robot)
> "Fire is clean, fire is bright" --Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
> "Fire is clean, fire is bright, bitchin' and devine" --The Toadies,
> Rubberneck
>
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