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Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode?
29.06.04 at 04:34:21

Hi folks,

A Voodoo newbie question, this.

I'm trying to get together two Voodoo2s to use in SLI mode.

All the official manual stuff I've read say that to run in SLI mode both cards need to be not only identical specs, but also from the same manufacturer.

Obviously, this makes hunting down a second card a whole lot harder!

Given that I can see why manufacturers would *say* this, I thought I should check with the experts.

Do both cards *really* need to be made buy the same company? Or only the same specs?

By the way, the card I have right now is a Diamond Monster 3DII.

Thanks!

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Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode?
Reply #1 - 29.06.04 at 08:10:37

OMG SLI FEVER1!!!1ELEVEN!!!

Anyways, iirc, you need the same configureation, i.e. two 12mb boards or 2 8mb boards, etc.

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FalconFly YaBB Administrator Offline 3dfx Archivist Posts: 2445 5335N 00745E Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #2 - 29.06.04 at 09:24:56 With the Mismatched Rig Drivers, alot of people managed to SLI different manufacturer's Voodoo2 Boards, so that should work as well. But to be on the safe side, I'd always try to have 2 identical Cards. (it'll be very easy to find a 2nd Diamond card, since those sold in large numbers)
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Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode?
Reply #3 - 29.06.04 at 22:45:38

Dunno if it would interest you but i have a Diamond Monster 3D PCI with 12 mbytes of video ram. Wink

It's in PERFECT condition and looks like new.

In the back of the card it says (along with bar codes):
P/N 23150109-401
S/N 5253700019823

MONSTER 3D II 12MB PCI Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc

that means Product Number and Serial Number?.. I guess, but really dunno

I don't have a digital camera here, or a webcam to make a picture, sorry

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FalconFly YaBB Administrator Offline 3dfx Archivist Posts: 2445 5335N 00745E Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #4 - 29.06.04 at 22:51:22 I got an Image of it already : http://www.falconfly.de/identify-3dfx.htm ( 23150109-401 )
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grunw Junior Member Offline Barcelona, Spain Posts: 74 SPAIN (Barcelona) Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #5 - 29.06.04 at 22:58:14 Yep that is the same as mine
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Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode?
Reply #6 - 30.06.04 at 04:59:53

Thanks for all the prompt replies, folks. What a helpful forum!

So I'm taking it that I *do* reaklly need to get two cards from the same manufacturer. I knew they had to be identical specs: just wasn't sure about the makers.

Just to clarify, I've got hold of one Diamond 3DII 12mb, exactly as per the photo. And also the SLI cable.

But I need a second card with the pass-through cable.

Grunw: if you have the pass-through cable as well as the card, I would certainly be interested in buying yours. But it would have to be posted to Australia.

Drop me a line at:

<<<burchell<<at>>austarnet<<dot>>com<<dot>>au>>>

if you're interested.

Thanks again.

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CatsEyes YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 9 Australia Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #7 - 30.06.04 at 05:02:17 PS I said I need the pass-through cable, too. Or is there a way to improvise one? A 15-pin monitor extension cable, for instance? Sorry for all the questions. Feeling my way here...
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Reply #8 - 30.06.04 at 10:11:33

(my english is kinda sucky... so we need to clarify)

If the "pass-through" cable is the cable that connects the non-3d video card with the voodoo2, (like a vga monitor connection cable, with male connection on one end, and female on the other) and not the cable that connects the 2 SLI voodoos inside the case, then yes, i have it. (the first one)

I try again, i do have the cable that goes OUTSIDE the computer case to connect a voodoo2 with a normal graphics card. And I DO NOT HAVE the cable that connects the 2 voodoos inside the computer case, which if i understand well what you say, you already have anyway.

(Sending email to you...) tomorrow, im going to sleep right now

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CatsEyes YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 9 Australia Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #9 - 30.06.04 at 10:51:50 Hi Grunw, Your English is fine. Yes, the outside cable (the 15-pin VGA cable) is the one I need. So let's exchange emails! Thanks.
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paulpsomiadis God Member Offline -=3Dfx still rox!=- Posts: 2011 Newcastle U.K. Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #11 - 01.07.04 at 00:01:36 @CatsEyes - yes, it's quite easy to build a passthrough cable for Voodoo cards! I built one myself from scratch (worked out the connections myself too!) Don't remember where I put the diagram though? ???
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grunw Junior Member Offline Barcelona, Spain Posts: 74 SPAIN (Barcelona) Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #12 - 01.07.04 at 01:07:48 my email is: <<sgrunw[a]wanadoo[DOT]es>>
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Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode?
Reply #13 - 01.07.04 at 15:11:17

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@CatsEyes - yes, it's quite easy to build a passthrough cable for Voodoo cards! Cheesy

I built one myself from scratch (worked out the connections myself too!) Grin

Don't remember where I put the diagram though? ???

Go on, tell me more!

I tried a 2 metre monitor extension cable, just to see. It works, but the picture is lousy....

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CatsEyes YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 9 Australia Gender:	Re: Need two same-brand cards for SLI mode? Reply #14 - 01.07.04 at 15:16:29 Grunw: you have email!
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