Q: Hi, basically I have one XFX 7600GT XXX pv-t73g-udd3 and XFX 7600GT XXX pv-t73g-ugd3 As you can see they are different models, im not really sure why,.. they are both 256mb ddr3. Could these graphics cards work together in sli mode? I have an gigabyte ga-m57-s4 motherboard.
A: hi mate the first answer is wrong,you can use different brands and variations of the specific graphic card,however the two cards still use the same 7600gt gpu and even better they are from the same manufactuer i beleive the gigabyte gam57 mobo is sli enabled so there shouldnt be any problems,i have taken a closer look at the 2 cards in question and the udd3 version(http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2006/07/17/summer_2006_geforce_7_graphics_gear/xfx-7600gt-angle.jpg)looks the same as the ugd3 version(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5134JJy4ILL._SL500_AA280_.jpg),the only difference is the side plate on the udd3 card however just to be sure heres the main specs for each card core clock speed : both 590mhz memory clock speed : 1.6ghz(udd3) ? (ugd3) gpu : geforce 7600gt memory size : 256mb --------------------------------------------------------------------------- the only spec i couldnt find is the memory clock for the udg version however if its not a oc(overclocked) version it will probally be the same (1.6ghz),however if its more you could allways underclock it using a program like "n-tune" or "coolbits" registry tweak so i cant see a problem with this,i was allways told that as long as the card was the same chipset(i.e 7600gt) and the memory was the same then its fine,the only reason why most of us use the same style of card or buy two of the same at the same time is mainly for cosmetic reasons,especially if you have a perspex window with 2 x cold cathode tubes,i mean you want you p.c to look good any problems mate let me know good luck dude !