4 Graphics Cards still not enough?
So like my brother recently built me a computer, maybe like 2 months ago? & it's pretty fast and everything but it can't play recent games on like maxed settings. I've tried Crysis 2, Saints Row The Third. They can run smooth 60fps at medium settings, but lag at maybe 25fps - 35 fps at maxed settings. I even tried Doom 3 & it lags a little bit on maxed settings.
Here are the specs.
Intel i7 930
4GB Ram
4x Nvidia Geforce GT 240
( I dunno if you need more info )
I know it's not the best cards, but don't they all combine together when playing games or something? I dunno I'm pretty stupid when it comes to computers.
If anyone can help me with this; or even recommend me a good card that'll be awesome
September 23, 2012
7 Comments • Newest first
[quote=ThePepsi]Don't listen to the above posters (except mcFrosty, he's correct.)
RAM does nothing to increase your fps ingame.
GT240 is a beginner entry level GPU. It'll run games fine at medium, but no chance at maximum settings. Indeed you have 4, but due to scaling, it's not the same as getting 4x the performance compared to one card.
I don't really keep up with GPUs these day, but i'd try an ATi Radeon 7850 or something.[/quote]
This would be correct if the GT 240 supported SLI in the first place. Oh yes, ... the GT 240 does not support SLI.
[quote=Mang]this is one of those situations where quality is better than quantity.[/quote]
In a nutshell.
I agree with other posters. Those 4 GPU's are probably generating a lot of heat as well? Also how crowded is your case with all those in there? For the price of all those you can get a very decent mid range card that will pretty much handle all you throw at it without any hesitation. Also, 8GB is considered pretty standard for gaming machines. All you'll ever need unless your doing a bunch of 3D rendering or some intensive stuff like that.
[quote=ThePepsi]Don't listen to the above posters (except mcFrosty, he's correct.)
RAM does nothing to increase your fps ingame.
GT240 is a beginner entry level GPU. It'll run games fine at medium, but no chance at maximum settings. Indeed you have 4, but due to scaling, it's not the same as getting 4x the performance compared to one card.
I don't really keep up with GPUs these day, but i'd try an ATi Radeon 7850 or something.[/quote]
Thanks for the information! Now I understand, I thought it'd be the same as having 4x the power; guess not
I will look into that card & a few others now; and hopefully sell these. Thanks again
Don't listen to the above posters (except mcFrosty, he's correct.)
RAM does nothing to increase your fps ingame.
GT240 is a beginner entry level GPU. It'll run games fine at medium, but no chance at maximum settings. Indeed you have 4, but due to scaling, it's not the same as getting 4x the performance compared to one card.
I don't really keep up with GPUs these day, but i'd try an ATi Radeon 7850 or something.
Just buy an iMac, they are great for games (sarcasm)
Yeah not enough ram, Im on 8g and with just maple its already used up 3.5g and thats on win7.
Maybe its the RAM, 4GB isn't considered spacious, I'd try maybe a 6-8GB RAM instead? Just a suggestion, I dont know much about computers.