2 Graphics Cards

[joshuarowley42]

Is it possible to use 2 graphics cards on the same mobo for more than 1 screen without causing a conflict?

Josh

 

[fastco]

Your motherboard has to be set up for it with a SLI (Scalable Link Interface) that lets them work together. Read this to give you a better idea.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/content/302/

 

[wolfram]

In order to use SLI, you`ll need two EXACT cards. Same manufacturer and model, also, you`ll need to use a SLI certified power supply unit.

 

[LNCPapa]

The answer to your question is yes - that's the way many people do it especially to go beyond 2 monitors. Just make sure you have cards for the appropriate slots on your motherboard. You won't have 2 agp slots so you won't be able to use 2 agp cards. You *might* have 2 or more PCI-E slots - but you'd better be sure before you buy two card for that slot. Chances are you'll have either 1 PCI-E or AGP and 1 PCI card in there to make it work.

 

[CrossFire851]

In order to use SLI, you`ll need two EXACT cards. Same manufacturer and model, also, you`ll need to use a SLI certified power supply unit.

You don't need a SLi PSU, it's just recommended. (I would know look in my profile)

 

[joshuarowley42]

Thanks!
Thats vv helpful!
Its a bit aquard they have to be exactly the same, becuase I am limited to only 1PCI-E, no AGP, and only a few PCI, but I would rather have 1 2inch monitor rather than use a PCI slot!

Are there any alternative solutions anyone can think of?

 

[wolfram]

I`m afraid you can`t use SLI, unless you buy a Geforce 7950 GX2, which is VERY expensive.

I would get instead a powerful, single card, and if you want, it can display two images at the same time in two monitors.

 

[joshuarowley42]

Thats what I have got atm, but I wanted more!!! Lol...