03-18-2008, 01:29 PM
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2 graphic cards.
If i put in 2 graphic cards into my computer one is a 640mb Geforce 8800 and the other is a 256 geforce that came with the computer will both run together like RAM does? or do i need 2 of the same graphic cards for this to work? Thanks for any help.
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03-18-2008, 02:08 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
They should run together. But, just wondering. What are you using them for? Or what do you need them both for?
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03-18-2008, 02:45 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
No, it will not work. To run SLI, you need to have two identical GPUs and you also need an SLI capable board.
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03-18-2008, 03:44 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
but the 2 video cards can be different brands like you can install a really good XFX and then a cheap generic brand , they just need same model and amount of Vram
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03-18-2008, 05:39 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
You can pair completely different graphics cards if all you want is more monitors, but multi-GPU 3-D rendering won't happen.
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03-18-2008, 10:18 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
I just wanted to use it for Crysis to make the came run at a smooth frame rate..I read on IGN that they used the same set up i have and had frame rate problems.. looks like i will need to get a better graphics card some day lol
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03-18-2008, 10:20 PM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
well its not to bad you can probably buy an identical one and be set.
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03-19-2008, 10:21 AM
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Re: 2 graphic cards.
The 8800GTS G80 cards are dropping in price quite fast. You could pick another up as long as you have an SLI capable motherboard.
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