[POLL] What's the most you would pay for a budget SLI system?

Adrian Wong · 7th Sep 2006, 02:09 PM

Here's a quick poll for you guys.

If you are to setup a budget SLI system, what's the most you would pay for it?

The system specifications can be anything you like. Only that this should be an SLI-based system.

It would be cool if you could also list down the specifications of your dream budget SLI system. Hehe...

Olle P · 7th Sep 2006, 03:04 PM

This is a trick question , right?

If I was to pick graphics on a (somewhat) tight budget I'd stay away from SLI.
The only exception is if there's allready a fairly new SLI capable graphics card available. Then I might consider getting another of the same type.

/Olle

Adrian Wong · 7th Sep 2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

This is a trick question , right?

If I was to pick graphics on a (somewhat) tight budget I'd stay away from SLI.
The only exception is if there's allready a fairly new SLI capable graphics card available. Then I might consider getting another of the same type.

/Olle

Nope... Hypothetically, if you want a low-to-midrange SLI system, what's the price that you would pay for one?

Let's say if it's based on the GeForce 7600 GT SLI.

Olle P · 8th Sep 2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Let's say if it's based on the GeForce 7600 GT SLI.

Two of those cards are the same price as one 7900 GTX, especially if you add the extra cost of SLI-capable motherboard, which should provide better performance anytime, so that's my pick!

If we up the budget a leap, then a setup with two 7950GT SLI will provide better value for money than a single 7950GX2 that's marginally more expensive.
That's my "budget" SLI. Any less money available and I'd go for a single card!

Oh, coming to think of it there's another option as well:
Some friend might want me to "pimp" his rig. The only performance requirement is to have a fully functioning computer, otherwise it's all about getting most Bling-Bling out of the money. Then I'd pick two 7300GT with the best looks available!

/Olle

Adrian Wong · 9th Sep 2006, 10:40 AM

Yup.. There's no way to really build a budget PC around the GeForce 7600 GT. What I really mean is an affordable one.

What would you consider as affordable for a GeForce 7600 GT SLI system?

Olle P · 12th Sep 2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

... a GeForce 7600 GT SLI system?

Please define what should be part of the "system".
Mobo, RAM, CPU, PSU, HDD, DVD-burner, case, monitor, speakers, mouse, keyboard, floppy drive, ...?

Oh, and what's the future buget for upgrades? I could go pretty low initially, with planned upgrades fairly soon after.

/Olle

Chai · 12th Sep 2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

Please define what should be part of the "system".
Mobo, RAM, CPU, PSU, HDD, DVD-burner, case, monitor, speakers, mouse, keyboard, floppy drive, ...?

Oh, and what's the future buget for upgrades? I could go pretty low initially, with planned upgrades fairly soon after.

/Olle

Then just vote whatever you think which suits you!

Trinity · 12th Sep 2006, 04:13 PM

I'll take take this.

http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/...e-200608.ars/4

Olle P · 12th Sep 2006, 08:06 PM

Okay, here's a "cheapish" rig, complete (excluding software), picking all components from one store:

Motherboard: Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe nForce 570 SLI MCP 4DDR2-DIMM 3PCI 4PCIe SATA Raid Audio DUAL GB-LAN Firewire Socket AM2 ATX
CPU (with box cooler): AMD Athlon64 "Orleans" 3800+ 2.4GHz 512Kb Boxed (with cpu-cooler!) Socket AM2 (to be upgraded to Athlon64X2 4600+ or better later on.)
Case & PSU: Black Thunder Miditower Black 400W ATX
RAM: Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 2x512MB (tot 1GB) DDR2 PC5300 240pin 667MHz
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 0A31637 T7K250 160Gb 7200rpm 8Mb 8.5ms SATA2
Floppy drive: Sony, black (119 SEK)
DVD-burner: Samsung SH-W163A, black
Graphics cards: 2x Leadtek WinFast GeForce 7600GT
Keyboard: Simple standard, black, 49 SEK
Mouse: Razer Diamondback Precision Gaming Mouse Salamander Red
Speakers: Creative Speaker SBS380 2.1
Monitor: AMW M179D 17" TFT Silver/Svart Analog&DVI 8ms

Total price: 11,138 SEK (including 25% sales tax), which should boil down to roughly equivalent with 4,000 RM sales price in Malaysia.

/Olle

ChampionLLY · 13th Sep 2006, 04:08 AM

"SLI system" as in mobo+2 gfx only?
or includes everything like psu, cpu, ram, mouse, kb, speakers, soundcard, hsf etc...

View Poll Results: What's the most you would pay for a budget SLI system?
< RM 1,000 (< USD 270)	0	0%
RM 1,000 to RM 2,000 (USD 270 to USD 540)	1	7.14%
RM 2,001 to RM 3,000 (USD 541 to USD 810)	6	42.86%
RM 3,001 to RM 4,000 (USD 811 to USD 1081)	4	28.57%
More than RM 4000! (More than USD 1081!)	3	21.43%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

7th Sep 2006, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
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7th Sep 2006, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 7	This is a trick question , right? If I was to pick graphics on a (somewhat) tight budget I'd stay away from SLI. The only exception is if there's allready a fairly new SLI capable graphics card available. Then I might consider getting another of the same type. /Olle __________________ If you're not living on the edge you take up too much space... Asus A8E-N, Athlon64 X2 4600+, 1024MB Kingston value, XFX GF7800GT, Seagate 160GB/8MB

9th Sep 2006, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,939 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	Yup.. There's no way to really build a budget PC around the GeForce 7600 GT. What I really mean is an affordable one. What would you consider as affordable for a GeForce 7600 GT SLI system? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

12th Sep 2006, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
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12th Sep 2006, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 7	Okay, here's a "cheapish" rig, complete (excluding software), picking all components from one store: Motherboard: Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe nForce 570 SLI MCP 4DDR2-DIMM 3PCI 4PCIe SATA Raid Audio DUAL GB-LAN Firewire Socket AM2 ATX CPU (with box cooler): AMD Athlon64 "Orleans" 3800+ 2.4GHz 512Kb Boxed (with cpu-cooler!) Socket AM2 (to be upgraded to Athlon64X2 4600+ or better later on.) Case & PSU: Black Thunder Miditower Black 400W ATX RAM: Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 2x512MB (tot 1GB) DDR2 PC5300 240pin 667MHz HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 0A31637 T7K250 160Gb 7200rpm 8Mb 8.5ms SATA2 Floppy drive: Sony, black (119 SEK) DVD-burner: Samsung SH-W163A, black Graphics cards: 2x Leadtek WinFast GeForce 7600GT Keyboard: Simple standard, black, 49 SEK Mouse: Razer Diamondback Precision Gaming Mouse Salamander Red Speakers: Creative Speaker SBS380 2.1 Monitor: AMW M179D 17" TFT Silver/Svart Analog&DVI 8ms Total price: 11,138 SEK (including 25% sales tax), which should boil down to roughly equivalent with 4,000 RM sales price in Malaysia. /Olle __________________ If you're not living on the edge you take up too much space... Asus A8E-N, Athlon64 X2 4600+, 1024MB Kingston value, XFX GF7800GT, Seagate 160GB/8MB

13th Sep 2006, 04:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,152 Reputation: 716 Rep Power: 11	"SLI system" as in mobo+2 gfx only? or includes everything like psu, cpu, ram, mouse, kb, speakers, soundcard, hsf etc...