Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Resolved Question

Can I run these two GPU's together?

by Apr 12, 2015 2:42PM PDT

Discussion is locked

bdpakaknox has chosen the best answer to their question. View answer
10 Posts
- Collapse + Expand Details

Best Answer

- Collapse -
I won't suggest you do this.
by Forum moderator Apr 13, 2015 12:01AM PDT

You're diving into SLI issues such as power and if your motherboard has the slots, slot spacing and enough PCIe X16 slots to pull it off.

Just the PSU alone would likely push us into one of the two cards listed at http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-5.html

Those are more likely to deliver more GPU power than your pair of 760s in most games.

A lot less Watts and without all the SLI issues.
Bob

- Collapse -
Answer
Looks possible. You need a whopper power supply and
by Forum moderator Apr 12, 2015 3:03PM PDT

A motherboard with a pair of PCIe x16 slots and the usual headache. There are articles about possible gain but I'd not buy either card. For that money I can get a newer lower power (Watts) card that could beat this SLI.
Bob

- Collapse -
SLI
by bdpakaknox Apr 12, 2015 10:45PM PDT

I already own one of the cards, so I would just be buying the one to run in SLI.

- Collapse -
Next up for you to compare
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 12, 2015 11:17PM PDT

A current gen card vs your headache, new whopper PSU setup. I can't guess which one you were going to buy so I can't guess if you are tossing cash in the furnace.
Bob

- Collapse -
In short.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 12, 2015 11:18PM PDT

Looks like a new PSU, that 2nd card, maybe a motherboard to support them. Don't see the savings.

- Collapse -
Answer
My laptop has SLI graphics
by Apr 12, 2015 11:44PM PDT

and it requires a SLI cable. I go to the Nvidia control panel and can disable the SLI and use the Intel integrated graphics. For some reason I have to disable SLI when I watch movie when connected via HMDI top a HD TV.

- Collapse -
Did you just said laptop...
by Oldartq Apr 13, 2015 1:12AM PDT

or did I misunderstood? Wow, I didn't know they make laptop with such video card.

- Collapse -
Work supplied one.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 13, 2015 1:19AM PDT

It's one of the Lenovo y510p with dual SLI GPUs. I found it actually is same or better with one card disabled.
Bob

- Collapse -
Really...
by Oldartq Apr 13, 2015 8:44AM PDT

but the GTX760 look like a monster.

- Collapse -
With a power appetite.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 13, 2015 8:54AM PDT

Given what looks like it takes to get a second card working, my bet is a newer single will be far less work and cost in the long run.
Bob

Back to Computer Help forum

CNET Forums

Operating Systems
Software
Electronics & Gadgets
Hardware
Tablets & Mobile Devices
General Help
Brand Forums
Roadshow Autos
Off Topic

Other Forums

Forum Info