worth is 8800TS 320MB SLI?

Maybe Im doing this for future-proof? Or just to make current games like Crysis or TimeShift or World in Conflict run better.

Anyways, Would it be worth it to put in another one? My PSU is 550W do I need to upgrade?

My current specs, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227184&Tpk=OVZ%2bFlex

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103860 (not OEM)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130038

so will buying another one enable me to run Crysis better, and not just that, but enable me to run future games without requiring to upgrade so soon? How are you 7800 or 6800 SLI'ers doing so far? or even 8800?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130290

this one?!?!! its ALOT cheaper, but comparing specs, its alot slower on many aspects..only feature about it is more RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130290

this one?!?!! its ALOT cheaper, but comparing specs, its alot slower on many aspects..only feature about it is more RAM

DarthMaul135

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130290

this one?!?!! its ALOT cheaper, but comparing specs, its alot slower on many aspects..only feature about it is more RAM

DarthMaul135

oh ok this one then:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302

doesnt seem too expensive. And I have to admitt Im a noob, but lets say im going off of number does 256-bit or 320-bit really make a difference at all? Well anyhow, doesnt matter, you said itll run better than both in SLI. Thats all I wanted :P thanks alot. Would it be compared to the GTX then?

oh ok this one then:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302

doesnt seem too expensive. And I have to admitt Im a noob, but lets say im going off of number does 256-bit or 320-bit really make a difference at all? Well anyhow, doesnt matter, you said itll run better than both in SLI. Thats all I wanted :P thanks alot. Would it be compared to the GTX then?

DarthMaul135

[QUOTE="DarthMaul135"]

oh ok this one then:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302

doesnt seem too expensive. And I have to admitt Im a noob, but lets say im going off of number does 256-bit or 320-bit really make a difference at all? Well anyhow, doesnt matter, you said itll run better than both in SLI. Thats all I wanted :P thanks alot. Would it be compared to the GTX then?

LouieV13

Runs cooler please show me a link.

The GT is also a good overclocker considering it's a single slot cooling unit.

[QUOTE="LouieV13"][QUOTE="DarthMaul135"]

oh ok this one then:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302

doesnt seem too expensive. And I have to admitt Im a noob, but lets say im going off of number does 256-bit or 320-bit really make a difference at all? Well anyhow, doesnt matter, you said itll run better than both in SLI. Thats all I wanted :P thanks alot. Would it be compared to the GTX then?

Bebi_vegeta

Runs cooler please show me a link.

The GT is also a good overclocker considering it's a single slot cooling unit.

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"][QUOTE="LouieV13"][QUOTE="DarthMaul135"]

oh ok this one then:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130302

doesnt seem too expensive. And I have to admitt Im a noob, but lets say im going off of number does 256-bit or 320-bit really make a difference at all? Well anyhow, doesnt matter, you said itll run better than both in SLI. Thats all I wanted :P thanks alot. Would it be compared to the GTX then?

LouieV13

Runs cooler please show me a link.

The GT is also a good overclocker considering it's a single slot cooling unit.

Right... i guess that's why you say crap

http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/472/8/

Yeah 88c is sooo cool.

Hmmm my HD 3870s are Oc'd a tad and there at 39c...LouieV13

Yeah so is my GTX overclocked @ 31c.

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]Hmmm my HD 3870s are Oc'd a tad and there at 39c...Bebi_vegeta

Yeah so is my GTX overclocked @ 31c.

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]Hmmm my HD 3870s are Oc'd a tad and there at 39c...LouieV13

Yeah so is my GTX overclocked @ 31c.

Exactly what I said when you said your oc 3870 was @ 39c while an official review said loaded at 88c.

[QUOTE="LouieV13"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]Hmmm my HD 3870s are Oc'd a tad and there at 39c...Bebi_vegeta

Yeah so is my GTX overclocked @ 31c.

Exactly what I said when you said your oc 3870 was @ 39c while an official review said loaded at 88c.

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"][QUOTE="LouieV13"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]Hmmm my HD 3870s are Oc'd a tad and there at 39c...LouieV13

Yeah so is my GTX overclocked @ 31c.

Exactly what I said when you said your oc 3870 was @ 39c while an official review said loaded at 88c.

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

Bebi_vegeta

Do you have the gpu stock cooler?

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

wklzip

Do you have the gpu stock cooler?

No. It's water cooled.

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Here is another review on the heat for Hd3870

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/15/amd_radeon_hd_3800/page19.html

Quote

"Temperature-wise, the RV670 of the HD 3870 displays 158°F (70°C) when idle and climbs up to 197.6°F (92°C) in peak. In absolute, those are elevated values, but they are often seen on graphic cards that traditionally have a much higher tolerance than CPUs. Therefore, these values don't surprise us."

[QUOTE="wklzip"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

Bebi_vegeta

Do you have the gpu stock cooler?

No. It's water cooled.

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Here is another review on the heat for Hd3870

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/15/amd_radeon_hd_3800/page19.html

Quote

"Temperature-wise, the RV670 of the HD 3870 displays 158°F (70°C) when idle and climbs up to 197.6°F (92°C) in peak. In absolute, those are elevated values, but they are often seen on graphic cards that traditionally have a much higher tolerance than CPUs. Therefore, these values don't surprise us."

Woopdy freakin doo.LouieV13

sorry i just had to

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"][QUOTE="wklzip"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

LouieV13

Do you have the gpu stock cooler?

No. It's water cooled.

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Here is another review on the heat for Hd3870

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/15/amd_radeon_hd_3800/page19.html

Quote

"Temperature-wise, the RV670 of the HD 3870 displays 158°F (70°C) when idle and climbs up to 197.6°F (92°C) in peak. In absolute, those are elevated values, but they are often seen on graphic cards that traditionally have a much higher tolerance than CPUs. Therefore, these values don't surprise us."

yeah your right your a much better source.

The fact you quoted TomsHardware makes me lose every last piece of respect I ever had for you.LouieV13

Louie its true what bebi_vegeta claims, some of the hd3870 cards run around 90C on full load. But also a number of 8800gt can reach 90C on full load.

[QUOTE="LouieV13"]The fact you quoted TomsHardware makes me lose every last piece of respect I ever had for you.wklzip

Louie its true what bebi_vegeta claims, some of the hd3870 cards run around 90C on full load. But also a number of 8800gt can reach 90C on full load.

Well it only makes sense... double cooling slot vs a single cooling slot

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"][QUOTE="wklzip"][QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"]

My GTX also and then what's your point? Are you saying your more credible then that source?

LouieV13

Do you have the gpu stock cooler?

No. It's water cooled.

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Here is another review on the heat for Hd3870

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/15/amd_radeon_hd_3800/page19.html

Quote

"Temperature-wise, the RV670 of the HD 3870 displays 158°F (70°C) when idle and climbs up to 197.6°F (92°C) in peak. In absolute, those are elevated values, but they are often seen on graphic cards that traditionally have a much higher tolerance than CPUs. Therefore, these values don't surprise us."

Here's another source

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/3270-his-radeon-hd3870-review-crossfire-performance-preview.html#post26213