gtx285 vs sli gtx260s on p45 mobo?

johnspack · Dec 18, 2009, 09:12 PM

How feasible would it be to use the modded hal or whatever and sli 2 260s on a p5q deluxe? Would I get more muscle than a 285 used this way? I couldn't help but notice that 2 260s are cheaper than 1 285....

Tatty_One · Dec 18, 2009, 09:34 PM

In some things GTX260 SLi is actually faster than a GTX295 and in almost everything substantially quicker than a GTX285, take a look here.............

http://techreport.com/articles.x/16229/7

As for the SLi hack..... well a bit hit and miss (I think some have said a 50/50 success rate), not something IMO that you would wanna commit funding to in case it fails you, unless you can borrow a matching card first to play around with.

(FIH) The Don · Dec 18, 2009, 09:41 PM

uh dude! you cannot go SLI on that board

its made for Crossfire, you need to find another motherboard, ex a 780i

TeXBill · Dec 18, 2009, 09:47 PM

Yep Not a SLi motherboard only crossfire.....

johnspack · Dec 18, 2009, 09:50 PM

You guys need to see stuff like: http://xdevs.com/e107_plugins/conten...php?content.30
People are sli'ing on xfire mobos right now!

TeXBill · Dec 18, 2009, 09:59 PM

Well I stand corrected and the Asus P5Q deluxe board is on the list of tried and tested boards...

(FIH) The Don · Dec 18, 2009, 09:59 PM

me too, but google translate sucks, so is it hardmod or softmodding?

as far as i could read it was softmod?

TeXBill · Dec 18, 2009, 10:02 PM

hmmm it's in English on my system...

johnspack · Dec 18, 2009, 10:05 PM

English for me too, under win7 x64, it's basically just a registry mod. There is also a driver mod, where you replace a particular driver file, then modify the motherboard slic string for video adapters... you must read it all hehe!

TeXBill · Dec 18, 2009, 10:06 PM

yep thats the way I read it to. Still easier to buy the right board and use the up to date drivers
IMO...

johnspack · Dec 18, 2009, 10:07 PM

Bah, just bought this mobo, need to use it for a bit....
Edit: and just lost a $500 video card that I have to replace now, this would be cheaper and faster than a gtx285..

Dec 18, 2009, 10:18 PM

I tried to SLI 8800GT's on my Pro, didnt work unfortunately, however it has and is still being done with decent success rates, I say give it a try!

99vw · Dec 20, 2009, 12:35 AM

Actually, with recent sli hacks you can run sli on p45.

d3fct · Dec 20, 2009, 12:38 AM

well i have run 2 280's in sli with a p5q deluxe and xp pro, took me literally 3 mins to setup, so to those that say it wont work, they might want to know what there talkin about first. I would go with the sli setup myself personally, if your psu is up to it that is. now im not sure on the specifics but i would think the dual 260's would keep up or even beat that 285. when i ran my 280's in sli on my p5q i ran 3dmark and got an impressive 24thousand for a score.

edit:http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=108770

also might wanna check here for some help, http://forums.techpowerup.com/showth...06#post1683706

d3fct · Dec 22, 2009, 04:53 AM

yea i might go with the 260's in sli, check this thread they put up some good clocks.

link

johnspack · Dec 22, 2009, 07:36 AM

Considering the reliability factor, and the sli performance of the 2 cards, and the fact I'm broke until end of Jan likely... I like the idea of sli 260s more and more. Even 1 260 for now wouldn't suck....

johnspack · Dec 22, 2009, 08:48 AM

Still believe Palit owes me a card too......

Dec 22, 2009, 08:55 AM

+1 on the gtx 260' sli over the gtx 285, defo better bang for the buck

johnspack · Dec 23, 2009, 01:18 AM

I need the rest of my entertainment value from my $500 280.. I was thinking pulling it right apart, and running it naked with no heatsink, see how long it takes to start smoking! One year warranty, what a friggin waste of money. Option 2 is I'm 3 stories up, drop it to sidewalk below, how many pieces! Jeez I'm peed.....

Tatty_One · Dec 23, 2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnspack

I need the rest of my entertainment value from my $500 280.. I was thinking pulling it right apart, and running it naked with no heatsink, see how long it takes to start smoking! One year warranty, what a friggin waste of money. Option 2 is I'm 3 stories up, drop it to sidewalk below, how many pieces! Jeez I'm peed.....

If your that intent on reaping revenge on it.... just piss on it wilst it's plugged in!

yogurt_21 · Dec 23, 2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatty_One

If your that intent on reaping revenge on it.... just piss on it wilst it's plugged in!

I thought mythbusters proved that the electrical current would follow the stream to it's source?

anyway there are many ways to get entertainment out of a dead card, but did you try the baking method first?

johnspack · Dec 24, 2009, 03:57 AM

I need to break 20k, I won't be able to do that with a 285. Oh yeah, its merry Xmas time! Happy holidays everyone! When I come back after holidays, time to fix this....

Velvet Wafer · Dec 24, 2009, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogurt_21

I thought mythbusters proved that the electrical current would follow the stream to it's source?

anyway there are many ways to get entertainment out of a dead card, but did you try the baking method first?

baking is probably the most intelligent he can do now. mayb it will be revived, how knows? the sucess rates for reviving dead parts was shockingly high,like i remember

johnspack · Dec 28, 2009, 04:48 AM

Well, I knew it was a dream I'd get that kind of money, so it's a single gtx260 to start..... now to wait a month until my next disability cheque to get it.. crap. Wish things would just work togther.

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TeXBill Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,348 (1.03/day) Thanks: 1,431 Thanked 643 Times in 431 Posts System Specs	yep thats the way I read it to. Still easier to buy the right board and use the up to date drivers IMO...

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johnspack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelson B.C. Canada Posts: 3,731 (1.81/day) Thanks: 283 Thanked 750 Times in 516 Posts System Specs	Bah, just bought this mobo, need to use it for a bit.... Edit: and just lost a $500 video card that I have to replace now, this would be cheaper and faster than a gtx285.. __________________ Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73875 Clan !! The Fighting 24th !! http://fxxiv.forumotion.ca/ Buy the games you like! Boycott the garbage! Cruncher: P6T Xeon ES W3570 6Gbs Ram 1xgtx285 1xgtx260

Dec 18, 2009, 10:18 PM	#12
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	I tried to SLI 8800GT's on my Pro, didnt work unfortunately, however it has and is still being done with decent success rates, I say give it a try!

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d3fct Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NewYork Posts: 1,078 (0.76/day) Thanks: 136 Thanked 167 Times in 147 Posts System Specs	well i have run 2 280's in sli with a p5q deluxe and xp pro, took me literally 3 mins to setup, so to those that say it wont work, they might want to know what there talkin about first. I would go with the sli setup myself personally, if your psu is up to it that is. now im not sure on the specifics but i would think the dual 260's would keep up or even beat that 285. when i ran my 280's in sli on my p5q i ran 3dmark and got an impressive 24thousand for a score. edit:http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=108770 also might wanna check here for some help, http://forums.techpowerup.com/showth...06#post1683706 __________________ my Heatware my FS/FT thread 75% of the earth is covered by water, the rest is covered by revis island! J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!! Last edited by d3fct; Dec 20, 2009 at 01:02 AM. Reason: forgot link

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johnspack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelson B.C. Canada Posts: 3,731 (1.81/day) Thanks: 283 Thanked 750 Times in 516 Posts System Specs	Considering the reliability factor, and the sli performance of the 2 cards, and the fact I'm broke until end of Jan likely... I like the idea of sli 260s more and more. Even 1 260 for now wouldn't suck.... __________________ Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73875 Clan !! The Fighting 24th !! http://fxxiv.forumotion.ca/ Buy the games you like! Boycott the garbage! Cruncher: P6T Xeon ES W3570 6Gbs Ram 1xgtx285 1xgtx260

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InTeL-iNsIdE Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	+1 on the gtx 260' sli over the gtx 285, defo better bang for the buck

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johnspack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelson B.C. Canada Posts: 3,731 (1.81/day) Thanks: 283 Thanked 750 Times in 516 Posts System Specs	Well, I knew it was a dream I'd get that kind of money, so it's a single gtx260 to start..... now to wait a month until my next disability cheque to get it.. crap. Wish things would just work togther. __________________ Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73875 Clan !! The Fighting 24th !! http://fxxiv.forumotion.ca/ Buy the games you like! Boycott the garbage! Cruncher: P6T Xeon ES W3570 6Gbs Ram 1xgtx285 1xgtx260

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