Re: NF980-65 /2-GTX 480 SLI and GT 240 as dedicated PhysX problem -|- Split

Hello,
I have a similar issue using 2 - Geforce 9800 GX2 and a Geforce 9600 GSO. The GSO is in PCIe Slot 3 (bottom) and the GX2 are on the top two PCIe slots. Starting the up the computer, the GSO picks up the video display and the GX2 are silent until Windows Vista starts up. Everything works just fine as Windows Vista installs default drivers and after that I install the Nvidia 258.6 drivers 32 bit.
The problem I have with this mainboard is that it performs less than an ASUS M4A78TE with an AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4ghz with the same exact memory and a single Geforce 9800 GX2 installed.
What is worse is that the performance gain of SLI is marginal as opposed to the cost. One Geforce 9800 GX2 or Geforce GTX 295 vs Quad SLI of both cards. The performance is just not worth the cost.
Personally, I believe that unless you are sure you can get significant gains, that is 150% or more, DO NOT BUY! We are buying into "tales" of the industry. They want you to think you will gain something but in reality, you loose~ Every time!
Geforce 9600 GSO (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X4 965 / ASUS M4A78TE)
Geforce 9800 GX2 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X4 965 / ASUS M4A78TE)
Geforce 9800 GX2 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X6 1090T / MSI NF980-65)
Geforce GTX 295 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X6 1090T / MSI NF980-65)
When it comes to Computer digital content creations, I cannot believe that the 9800 GX2 performs the same as the GTX 295. Both render a preset picture in the same amount of time.
So what is the need for quad SLI? Why buy the latest and greatest if the performance is marginal? Even the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T was a waste of money. The Phenom II X4 965 performs better!
If anyone knows how to improve performance without the sacrifice of warranty on components, please advise.
This has been a terrible waste of money for me.
AMD Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2Ghz
MSI NF980-G65
Corsair Gaming series 2x2GB 4GB total - 1333Mhz
Western Digital Green 1tB, 1tB, 1.5tB, 2tB, 2tB (4 Hard disks)
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Geforce GTX 295 x 2 (quad sli) Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit
Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 32-Bit
Windows Performance Index : 5.9

Quote from: chambus on 12-September-10, 04:19:41
Hello,
I have a similar issue using 2 - Geforce 9800 GX2 and a Geforce 9600 GSO. The GSO is in PCIe Slot 3 (bottom) and the GX2 are on the top two PCIe slots. Starting the up the computer, the GSO picks up the video display and the GX2 are silent until Windows Vista starts up. Everything works just fine as Windows Vista installs default drivers and after that I install the Nvidia 258.6 drivers 32 bit.
The problem I have with this mainboard is that it performs less than an ASUS M4A78TE with an AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4ghz with the same exact memory and a single Geforce 9800 GX2 installed.
What is worse is that the performance gain of SLI is marginal as opposed to the cost. One Geforce 9800 GX2 or Geforce GTX 295 vs Quad SLI of both cards. The performance is just not worth the cost.
Personally, I believe that unless you are sure you can get significant gains, that is 150% or more, DO NOT BUY! We are buying into "tales" of the industry. They want you to think you will gain something but in reality, you loose~ Every time!
Geforce 9600 GSO (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X4 965 / ASUS M4A78TE)
Geforce 9800 GX2 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X4 965 / ASUS M4A78TE)
Geforce 9800 GX2 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X6 1090T / MSI NF980-65)
Geforce GTX 295 Quad Sli (Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit) ( X6 1090T / MSI NF980-65)
When it comes to Computer digital content creations, I cannot believe that the 9800 GX2 performs the same as the GTX 295. Both render a preset picture in the same amount of time.
So what is the need for quad SLI? Why buy the latest and greatest if the performance is marginal? Even the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T was a waste of money. The Phenom II X4 965 performs better!
If anyone knows how to improve performance without the sacrifice of warranty on components, please advise.
This has been a terrible waste of money for me.
AMD Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2Ghz
MSI NF980-G65
Corsair Gaming series 2x2GB 4GB total - 1333Mhz
Western Digital Green 1tB, 1tB, 1.5tB, 2tB, 2tB (4 Hard disks)
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Geforce GTX 295 x 2 (quad sli) Nvidia Vista drivers 258.96 32bit
Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 32-Bit
Windows Performance Index : 5.9
the core issue is that for sli to work you need both card to match spec for spec.
example i have 2 sli setup (one set 8800 gt from bfg) and the other a (9800 gt setup from evga) when you put the 2 cards in sli the faster one will drop it speed to match the slower card so i would say try pulling the slow card and you should see a performance gain.

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