How much faster is two video cards compared to 1 video cards

[vbironchef]

I am planning my next build. Just want to get a heads up on the difference between SLI or ATI version of using two graphic cards and how much faster it would be for folding. I know I will need a 1000+ power supply. Just getting ready for more folding. I guess my question is: Is it worth the money or will I barely see a difference in points? Just waiting for Neiham to be released so I can put together my second rig. I don't even know what kind of after market cpu cooler to buy because none have been released yet. I was hoping to get your insight on the subject. I guess it's all wait and see. Maybe you guys heard something that I missed. Anyways fold on and lets get in the top 100!

[martini161]

i belive as far as folding goes cards scale pretty well. if your looking for nothing but points than i would go with gtx280s in tri sli

[vbironchef]

sounds good! Someone has to take up the slack because you are taking your time putting together your rig

[martini161]

sounds good! Someone has to take up the slack because you are taking your time putting together your rig

yeah i was gonna finish today, but the wife had a nice long "honey do" list

[DaIceMan]

Yeah.. someone is going to have to take up a little slack for me as well. I'm going to be tearing down my server tomorrow night and RMA'ing the motherboard back. Hopefully, it won't be too long in the transition and I'll actually have both video cards working when it gets back.

[vbironchef]

With the drop in the stock market I may have to rethink my next build. Maybe will be much longer than I would like. I can't sell now because I would lose to much money. I hope people go to jail over this.