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    video cards

    how is 2 video cards better than 1...does it make the graphics better

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    more monitors able to connect, more memory, i think thats it

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    Yes, but not twice as good - and only if the software supports it.

    A much better bet is to buy a single card from the range up - it will usually be cheaper and perform better.

    PS. In SLI mode, half of the Video memory is unused.

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    • tigerboyce's system
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    have a look at:

    http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_learn.html

    pretty well explained

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