IN9 32X-MAX not working properly in dual GPU SLI mode

[gingellc]

Hopefully somebody has experienced this problem and know how to sort it.

I have recently built a new system and i am having trouble playing 3D games (Crysis, Supreme Commander, etc) whilst using 2 x 8500GT in SLI mode. The screen flickers so badly i can hardly see the menu to exit the game. Both metioned games work fine if i disable SLI mode in the forceware software.

I have upgraded the bios to 1.3 and have installed the microsoft hotfix shown on the nvidia drivers webpage. I have installed the latest nvidia drivers from their site but i still get the bad flickering.

Are there any setting in the Bios i need to configure in order to get both cards to link properly? I have also sent a support message to Inno3d who manufactured the card to see if they have any ideas but have not received any reply yet.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

[ABIT Sean]

SLI is controlled by the nVidia drivers so the won't be any bios settings for it.

You problem could be related to your PSU. Your system looks very power hungry.

[Blitzen]

Your system looks very power hungry

Do you thinK?
Besides the 3 HDD's i cant see that rig being power hungry at all.

I would suggest a decent 500W would be more than enough for that system.

[ABIT Sean]

Do you thinK?
Besides the 3 HDD's i cant see that rig being power hungry at all.

I would suggest a decent 500W would be more than enough for that system.

I have seen a lot bigger systems but it still needs a lot to run it. Might be the PSU having problems running the system . 700W will be enough if its in 100% working order.

but I would say its more of a driver issue.

[gingellc]

Thanks for the replies. I have just received a support message from Inno3d.

Apparently the two 8500GT SLi Ready nvidia cards (as stated on their website) i bought, DON'T actually support SLi Bridge connection.

I am not up on all the latest tech (last build was Socket A 2500XP barton). I must have misunderstood their specs, but doesn't SLi Ready mean being able to connect the two GPU's together to increase performance?

Thanks again for the posts but it looks like i need to get new cards after christmas.

What a bummer!!