I can get a brand new gts 250 for $75

This topic is locked from further discussion.

Avatar image for TerroRizing
TerroRizing

3210

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#1 TerroRizing
Member since 2007 • 3210 Posts

I already have a 9800 gtx+, should I get the gts 250 then eventually upgrade my cpu and mobo for sli? Also, right now im using a compaq computer and the 9800 gtx+ is a bit tight, do you think i would get better performance from increased air flow?

Avatar image for MonsieurX
MonsieurX

39858

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#2 MonsieurX
Member since 2008 • 39858 Posts
The gts 250 is a rebadged 9800gtx+...but I'm wondering if you could sli the gts and the gtx
Avatar image for beefdog
beefdog

9185

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

#3 beefdog
Member since 2004 • 9185 Posts

Im pretty sure you cant, the sli connectors are offset.

Avatar image for johnny27
johnny27

4400

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 5

User Lists: 0

#4 johnny27
Member since 2006 • 4400 Posts
u could sell the 9800gtx+ on ebay for about that much so essentially ur upgrading for free that way.
Avatar image for NSR34GTR
NSR34GTR

13179

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#5 NSR34GTR
Member since 2007 • 13179 Posts
i dont think youll see much difference in performance
Avatar image for dared3vil0
dared3vil0

1254

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#6 dared3vil0
Member since 2009 • 1254 Posts

I would like to get a second one to SLI with, were can you get them for 75$

(Sorry Kinda off topic)

Avatar image for carter15kd5
carter15kd5

605

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#7 carter15kd5
Member since 2006 • 605 Posts

i heard from a tiger direct review that u can sli them just run the 250 as the main card

Avatar image for TerroRizing
TerroRizing

3210

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#8 TerroRizing
Member since 2007 • 3210 Posts

I got the 250, but cant seem to get past the fan test :(

Avatar image for dared3vil0
dared3vil0

1254

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#9 dared3vil0
Member since 2009 • 1254 Posts

I got the 250, but cant seem to get past the fan test :(

TerroRizing

Wered you get it that cheap :)

Avatar image for TerroRizing
TerroRizing

3210

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#10 TerroRizing
Member since 2007 • 3210 Posts

local guy orders a bunch, had one still sealed in the box that someone didnt buy. It sounds like it cant quite start, the fan test happens about 5-6 times then im left with no choice but onboard video. Windows doesnt see it, doa? Keep in mind my 9800 gtx+ works great in the same rig.

Avatar image for seabiscuit8686
seabiscuit8686

2862

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#11 seabiscuit8686
Member since 2005 • 2862 Posts

local guy orders a bunch, had one still sealed in the box that someone didnt buy. It sounds like it cant quite start, the fan test happens about 5-6 times then im left with no choice but onboard video. Windows doesnt see it, doa? Keep in mind my 9800 gtx+ works great in the same rig.

TerroRizing
Appears as though he sold you a $75 brick. I hope you have a recipt
Avatar image for TerroRizing
TerroRizing

3210

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#12 TerroRizing
Member since 2007 • 3210 Posts

Ya, we are going to rma it direct through his supplier.

Avatar image for kemar7856
kemar7856

11789

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 20

User Lists: 0

#13 kemar7856
Member since 2004 • 11789 Posts

u can sli the 9800gtx+ and 250gts

Avatar image for Lyron-Baktos
Lyron-Baktos

334

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#14 Lyron-Baktos
Member since 2008 • 334 Posts

I believe you need to flash the bios on the 9800 gtx+ with gts 250 bios in order for them to work in SLI.