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hedge
12-29-2006, 10:24 AM
Hey Guys (and gals, I know there are a few around here), I got a question. I know that the faster video cards demand a faster cpu to keep up with them, but is it the same problems with a SLI setup? I would think it is, but I want to get a confirmation from someone who has tried or knows for sure. Thanks.

alexio
12-29-2006, 10:45 AM
Yes, because you have more GPU power. At a certain resolution it still is hardly bottlenecked by the CPU though.

hedge
12-29-2006, 11:31 AM
Thanks for the quick reply. I have been debating whether to move to an sli system with my current setup (diferent mobo) or just hold off a save my money for a newer systems some months down the road. This helps a lot.

serialk11r
12-29-2006, 11:36 AM
All I can say is faster CPU helps framerates.