Why people, why?

[SunSamurai]

I would really like to see a LOGICAL arguement for getting two 6600GTs for an SLi setup as opposed to one 6800GT. Half the setups I come accross people are getting 6600GTs for their SLi rig. Am I f-ing missing something? Did I not read between the benchmarks or something? Do you get a free blowjob from a hot nVidia milf if you buy 6600gts?

I dont get it. Fill me in.

 

[CheesePoofs]

Because then you can go to your friend and say "OMG!!!! DUUUUUDE i got 2(TWO!!!!!!!!) graphics cards in my computer, so OBVIOUSLY its better than your measly, and probably lonely, x850xtpe."

 

[SunSamurai]

Alright one point for 'impressing ignorant and easily impressed friends'.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Have you looked at the price of 6800 PCIe cards?

- M4H

 

[SrGuapo]

Many seem to believe that 2 6600gts will outperform a singe 6800gt, which is obviously false (especially at high resolutions and w/ AA/AF). They see benchmarks at 800x600 without AA/AF and see the two 6600gts doing slightly better than a single 6800gt. They don't look into scaling with various resolutions and "eye candy".

The only logical reason I see is that 6800gts are extremely difficut to find in PCI-e for less than $500, while 2 6600gts can easily be found for uner $400. I really don't think this justifies it, but everyone has diffent priorities and beliefs.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Have you looked at the price of 6800 PCIe cards?

- M4H

6800GT not 6800. Also, yes I have, slightly more than two 6600GTs. Are you not seeing this, or have you not looked at the benchmarks?

Or perhaps im still missing some 'promotion' from nvidia?

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: SrGuapo
Many seem to believe that 2 6600gts will outperform a singe 6800gt, which is obviously false (especially at high resolutions and w/ AA/AF). The only logical reason I see is that 6800gts are extremely difficut to find in PCI-e for less than $500, while 2 6600gts can easily be found for uner $200 each.

Its not too hard to findunder 450

Oh oh! Buy hey, what if I dont like running at high reseolutions with AA and AF on? I mean.. I didnt buy an SLi board for pretty and high quality gameplay!

 

[ddviper]

it goes back to the old thinking of people that "two is better than one" or "more is better" as we can see this is not always the case when dealing with computers. for example: more paths for info to travel (cpu, chipset, ram) is bad.

i just think its people quick thought that makes them think that more is better

 

[SrGuapo]

Originally posted by: aeternitas

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Have you looked at the price of 6800 PCIe cards?

- M4H

6800GT not 6800. Also, yes I have, slightly more than two 6600GTs. Are you not seeing this, or have you not looked at the benchmarks?

Or perhaps im still missing some 'promotion' from nvidia?

slightly? 2 6600gts can be had for around $370 (if you get cheaper ones without games and whatnot). Though it is improving, I would consider a $450 6800gt a good deal. Most people either don't have an extra $80 or don't think it is worth it. Of course, you could just argue they spend $50 less and get an nf4 Ultra board and a 6800gt, which would be the smart choice, since they won't be able to upgrade later anyway...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: aeternitas

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Have you looked at the price of 6800 PCIe cards?

- M4H

6800GT not 6800. Also, yes I have, slightly more than two 6600GTs. Are you not seeing this, or have you not looked at the benchmarks?

Or perhaps im still missing some 'promotion' from nvidia?

Point me to a site where I can buy a single 6800GT PCIe - or even a 6800 - that's in-stock for MSRP, please.

- M4H

 

[SrGuapo]

Originally posted by: aeternitas

Originally posted by: SrGuapo
Many seem to believe that 2 6600gts will outperform a singe 6800gt, which is obviously false (especially at high resolutions and w/ AA/AF). The only logical reason I see is that 6800gts are extremely difficut to find in PCI-e for less than $500, while 2 6600gts can easily be found for uner $200 each.

Its not too hard to findunder 450

Oh oh! Buy hey, what if I dont like running at high reseolutions with AA and AF on? I mean.. I didnt buy an SLi board for pretty and high quality gameplay!

Ah I stand corrected. Last week, prces were much higher,. I stopped paying attention when I decided on an AGP setup... If that is he case, there is little reason to buy 6600gts. they don't save much money, they are worse performers, and ruin any upgrade potential via SLI.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: SrGuapo

Originally posted by: aeternitas

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Have you looked at the price of 6800 PCIe cards?

- M4H

6800GT not 6800. Also, yes I have, slightly more than two 6600GTs. Are you not seeing this, or have you not looked at the benchmarks?

Or perhaps im still missing some 'promotion' from nvidia?

slightly? 2 6600gts can be had for around $370 (if you get cheaper ones without games and whatnot). Though it is improving, I would consider a $450 6800gt a good deal. Most people either don't have an extra $80 or don't think it is worth it. Of course, you could just argue they spend $50 less and get an nf4 Ultra board and a 6800gt, which would be the smart choice, since they won't be able to upgrade later anyway...

Wel lif youre going to go for the cheaper cards its more like $435 for a 6800GT. %15 price differance. Ill give you that. It is a little more than slightly more. How about that? Even so that type of arguement is moot. Someone buying Sli is paying extra already, so it seems pretty silly.

 

[SunSamurai]

Im still looking for answers.. Id really like that milf, but who knows if that sacred reward exists in the land of dual 6600GTs. ..???

 

[SunSamurai]

Is this forever a mystery?

 

[KoolDrew]

I would say for bragging rights. It certainly makes no sense to me.

 

[Insomniak]

There is no reason I can think of to do it straight away. Down the road, as a performance upgrade for cheap, it makes sense.

That's pretty much my position for all SLI under the GT/Ultra level. Once you get up there, you're buying next generation's performance today.

 

[LTC8K6]

6800GT's in PCI-E form are just now becoming available. You had no choice but to get a 6600GT for a long time.

So, why not get 2 and see if your SLI setup actually works, since you couldn't find a 6800GT in PCI-E and you can't afford 2 of them anyway?

 

[beany323]

i can see your point, the only reason i am going duel 6800U is to be able to talk trash.... really !!

 

[SunSamurai]

"Down the road, as a performance upgrade for cheap, it makes sense."
What? We are talking about 6600GTs here, not 6800GTs.

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: aeternitas
"Down the road, as a performance upgrade for cheap, it makes sense."
What? We are talking about 6600GTs here, not 6800GTs.

And? This rule applies to all SLI capable cards.

Think about it. Buy 1 6600GT now for $200. A year from now, pick up another for $100 or so. Better than paying $400 for two of them now, or $200 now then $250-300 for a replacement 6800GT down the line. Performance is roughly the same, maybe 10 - 15% slower in some cases.

However, 90% performance for 75% price is better bang-for-buck. This is the same principle the Athlon XP operated on. You could get 95% the performance of a P4 for 65-70% of the price which meant if you had equal dollars, you could get a faster Athlon XP and blow the P4 away.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: Insomniak

Originally posted by: aeternitas
"Down the road, as a performance upgrade for cheap, it makes sense."
What? We are talking about 6600GTs here, not 6800GTs.

And? This rule applies to all SLI capable cards.

Think about it. Buy 1 6600GT now for $200. A year from now, pick up another for $100 or so. Better than paying $400 for two of them now, or $200 now then $250-300 for a replacement 6800GT down the line.

Dude thats fantastic, really, but you gotta read a little slower. We are talking about 6600GTs here. Thats plural. Meaning not one, but two. At the same time. As in a $370+ buy. People are doing it, and Im asking why.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: LTC8K6
6800GT's in PCI-E form are just now becoming available. You had no choice but to get a 6600GT for a long time.

So, why not get 2 and see if your SLI setup actually works, since you couldn't find a 6800GT in PCI-E and you can't afford 2 of them anyway?

The benchmarks have been around for a good long time now. So what you?re saying is, people simply sacrificed performance, money, and longevity, just to have the thing working a few weeks early?

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: aeternitas

Originally posted by: Insomniak

Originally posted by: aeternitas
"Down the road, as a performance upgrade for cheap, it makes sense."
What? We are talking about 6600GTs here, not 6800GTs.

And? This rule applies to all SLI capable cards.

Think about it. Buy 1 6600GT now for $200. A year from now, pick up another for $100 or so. Better than paying $400 for two of them now, or $200 now then $250-300 for a replacement 6800GT down the line.

Dude thats fantastic, really, but you gotta read a little slower. We are talking about 6600GTs here. Thats plural. Meaning not one, but two. At the same time. As in a $370+ buy. People are doing it, and Im asking why.

I know.

And I replied to that.

Watch:

Originally posted by: Insomniak
There is no reason I can think of to do it straight away.

 

[SunSamurai]

Then Im not sure why youre talking about something compleatly differant, Insomniak?

 

[Insomniak]

Oh, I dunno, related information for people who may be deciding between the two options? Would you like some cheese?