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jmkays- 04-28-2007
Strange, but I can't find any mention of this on Nvidia's SLI website or in the XFX product literature. There are two goldfingers on the 8800GTX cards. Is the outer finger (one nearest the PCI bracket) or inner finger used for SLI? I'm assuming the the remaining finger is used for a physics card?

CapnKirk- 04-28-2007
The card also has two SLI bridge connectors. It’s been speculated that the extra connector might be used in the near future for chaining multiple 8800-series cards together for SLI and physics processing in games (which the GTX and GTS both have the capability of doing—another first for NVIDIA). When Vista launches in the next few days, physics support will not be included in DirectX 10—at least not right away. NVIDIA is reportedly keeping mum on what they have planned for that second bridge connector. So at this point, it’s anyone’s guess when, or what it will be used for.

seems like the first set.

http://www.barrys-rigs-n-reviews.com/revie...tx/ev88gtx1.htm

jmkays- 04-28-2007
Thanks, CK. smile.gif

CapnKirk- 04-28-2007
i was wondering what would happen if both bridges were attached since i have 2 of the same asus connectors.

but.... not gunna do it..

Arlie- 04-28-2007
Here's one to think about. This is founded solely on dreaming, but if you had four or more PCIe slots, the extra connectors would allow you to string together......

Crisao23- 04-28-2007
Doesn't matter which one you use.

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia....li=&p_topview=1

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