What does 2 graphics cards mean?

Question

if i have 2 9600GT at 512mb each (SLI), does it mean i have 1GB of graphics power?

thanks

Answer 1

You can use dual monitors instead of splitting one card.

Answer 2

When a computer has 2 graphic card installed on it, the main purpose of that is to have a dual monitor. the extra graphic cards supports the additional monitor.  

Answer 3

hihg quality pictures.

Answer 4

Essentially, yes, you're gonna effectively have one huge graphics card. You also have the advantage of having double the amount of VGA ports etc.

Answer 5

In a way yes but in some other ways no.

Some applications/games wont need the whole 1 gig of graphics that are installed and one card will more or less act as a primary more than the other while the other will chip in when needed. You dont have a solid 1 gig of video working all the time. Its still better than one card though, kind of like dual cpu's.

Answer 6

really good quality movies :)