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    Quick question abou gpu

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by brunoroc, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. brunoroc

    brunoroc Notebook Deity

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    hey guys whazzup


    ik thats the wrong website but the DTR(desktop review) its like no one in there so i decided to post in here

    so this guy i selling his desktop and it has one 9800GTX and the MB is compatible with sli so

    to get another card does it need to be the same brand or just another 9800GTX??

    thanks
     
    brunoroc, Jul 1, 2009
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  2. classic77

    classic77 Notebook Evangelist

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    Your best bet is always the exact same card. If they are different brands they may have any number of compatibility problems. Play it safe and get duplicate cards.
     
    classic77, Jul 1, 2009
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    ok man thanks...any way to know the exactly model besides tearing the computer apart ?
     
    brunoroc, Jul 1, 2009
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    GPU-Z might tell you, it not hard to rip off the side of the case anyway
     
    Sooca, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Just as an FYI, DTR is NOT dead, nor anywhere near it. And as such, Thread Closed.
     
    Patrick, Jul 2, 2009
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