Neopopulas
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Hi there. I'm not sure if this counts as 'high performance' but, well, pretty much anything would be for me at this point.
Recently i have desired to update my computer to new cards, now i don't have much to spend so i'm aiming for mid-range cards. However, there are a few things i need to know.
I have had my eye on this card here Its within my price-range, its GDDR3 (which i hear is the place to be) and its SLI ready. This is because in the future i might by a second, identical card, instead of shelling out $300 for a new, better card (i'm not sure if this is the best idea or not but its an idea).
My problem so far is this. I'm not sure if my Mobo is SLI capable, and i'm not sure how to check either, i might have the box still, but i'm not sure.
A secondary, but less pressing issue is my power supply. I know that many newer cards need more power, and i'm not sure what mine is (probably about 400-450W), and the only way to check is to dig it out of my machine, as far as i know, and i was wondering if there is an easier way, or if i should just get the screwdriver now.
So, to recap, i would love some advice on;
Thank you all
Recently i have desired to update my computer to new cards, now i don't have much to spend so i'm aiming for mid-range cards. However, there are a few things i need to know.
I have had my eye on this card here Its within my price-range, its GDDR3 (which i hear is the place to be) and its SLI ready. This is because in the future i might by a second, identical card, instead of shelling out $300 for a new, better card (i'm not sure if this is the best idea or not but its an idea).
My problem so far is this. I'm not sure if my Mobo is SLI capable, and i'm not sure how to check either, i might have the box still, but i'm not sure.
A secondary, but less pressing issue is my power supply. I know that many newer cards need more power, and i'm not sure what mine is (probably about 400-450W), and the only way to check is to dig it out of my machine, as far as i know, and i was wondering if there is an easier way, or if i should just get the screwdriver now.
So, to recap, i would love some advice on;
- Is this card any good, and should i aim to get SLI - if i can - or should i just go for a newer, better card sometime in the future. If the card isnt great, or its just rubbish, is there a better, similar card?
- How is the best, and easiest way to find out if my mobo is SLI capable, because those things are expensive.
- Best way to find out power supply without pulling it out of the machine (all it says on the back is 240V)
Thank you all