Ram question

Agent Johnson · 03-03-2008, 10:42 PM

At newegg ill every now and then see some sticks of RAM that say SLI ready. im trying to build a new computer and was just wondering if i need RAM thats SLI ready, or do I have to worry about that certification?

Cyrax-Sektor · 03-04-2008, 12:03 AM

I wouldn't buy into the SLI hype, unless you have an SLI video card or seen the improvements (if any) firsthand.

Another computer in my house doesn't have SLI, and all 4 sticks of 1gb RAM run perfectly fine.

Agent Johnson · 03-05-2008, 03:29 PM

im going to be puting 2 8800gtx's in and was wondering if i should be looking for SLI RAM.

SnipingCoward · 03-05-2008, 04:53 PM

"SLI Ready" ram??? wth?
unless it extends the gfx card's ram...

never head of that but i can tell u something i learned about "xyz Ready": "Vista Ready" my laptop which has 1GB ram is supposed to be able to run vista - yeah sure, especially since ATI hasn't even managed to develop vista drivers for my crapy onboard card (256mb ram) yet
"HD Ready" the new tv can use the hdmi signal but since the display is worth its money i bought it for i still got antanna quality

i think it is just to confuse customers with this "blabla ready" - bs

my .02€

Bamboo · 03-07-2008, 05:18 PM

It is just marketing trash talk, but means it has been looked at by Nvidia and works on their systems, or that is how it is supposed to go.
Better to read real reviews than worry about branding, but I remember reading some reviews on memory with SLI on the lable. Just google for it and it will tell you.

By the way, before you drop a load on the 2 8800GTX, you know the 9800GTX will be out by the end of the month right? Might want to see what they can do 1st.

Agent Johnson · 03-07-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboo

It is just marketing trash talk, but means it has been looked at by Nvidia and works on their systems, or that is how it is supposed to go.
Better to read real reviews than worry about branding, but I remember reading some reviews on memory with SLI on the lable. Just google for it and it will tell you.

By the way, before you drop a load on the 2 8800GTX, you know the 9800GTX will be out by the end of the month right? Might want to see what they can do 1st.

really? i thought the 9800's wernt due until like November.

Bamboo · 03-08-2008, 03:11 PM

Nope.
They talked about them at the CeBit show this past week.
The new X2 will be out March 15th, but is going to be really expensive and HOT running.

03-03-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
Agent Johnson Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 455	Ram question At newegg ill every now and then see some sticks of RAM that say SLI ready. im trying to build a new computer and was just wondering if i need RAM thats SLI ready, or do I have to worry about that certification?
Agent Johnson Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 455	"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud

03-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#2
Cyrax-Sektor Join Date: Oct 2007 United States of America Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 998	I wouldn't buy into the SLI hype, unless you have an SLI video card or seen the improvements (if any) firsthand. Another computer in my house doesn't have SLI, and all 4 sticks of 1gb RAM run perfectly fine.
	BF2s Trilogy trailer (Hero - Nickelback) Episode 1 - Black Arrow \| Episode 2 - Strike Back The Trackr Project Reality Book [WIP - Map] Arjan Sector

03-05-2008, 03:29 PM	#3
Agent Johnson Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 455	im going to be puting 2 8800gtx's in and was wondering if i should be looking for SLI RAM.
Agent Johnson Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 455	"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud

03-05-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
SnipingCoward Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 546	"SLI Ready" ram??? wth? unless it extends the gfx card's ram... never head of that but i can tell u something i learned about "xyz Ready": "Vista Ready" my laptop which has 1GB ram is supposed to be able to run vista - yeah sure, especially since ATI hasn't even managed to develop vista drivers for my crapy onboard card (256mb ram) yet "HD Ready" the new tv can use the hdmi signal but since the display is worth its money i bought it for i still got antanna quality i think it is just to confuse customers with this "blabla ready" - bs my .02€
SnipingCoward Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 546	Got a PROBLEM? Check this: Project Reality Detailed Installation Guide "Hello, IT! ... Yes, have you tried turning it on and off again?" Jonny: "LAT rockets are anti-infantry"

03-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#5
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	It is just marketing trash talk, but means it has been looked at by Nvidia and works on their systems, or that is how it is supposed to go. Better to read real reviews than worry about branding, but I remember reading some reviews on memory with SLI on the lable. Just google for it and it will tell you. By the way, before you drop a load on the 2 8800GTX, you know the 9800GTX will be out by the end of the month right? Might want to see what they can do 1st.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

03-08-2008, 03:11 PM	#7
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	Nope. They talked about them at the CeBit show this past week. The new X2 will be out March 15th, but is going to be really expensive and HOT running.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links