I wanted to upgrade my computer and get another video card, i have an EVGA p55 micro atx motherboard, it has 2 video card slots and the video card i currently have has SLI support, it also came with an "SLI bridge" My question is this, if i DO want to link both video cards together, do they both need to be the same model card? will 2 different cards with SLI support work?http://www.slizone.com/page/slizone_faq.html
nVidia has an entire website devoted to SLIing FAQ.
What motherboards support SLI technology?[/b][/color]
The full list of certified NVIDIA SLI-Ready motherboards can be found here. This list is updated frequently with new SLI-Ready components.
What GRAPHICS cards support SLI technology?[/b]
SLI technology is designed for PCI Express and not AGP. This new bus has superior bandwidth (two to four times AGP 8X), support for isochronous data TRANSPORT, and the capability to drive multiple high-speed graphics devices. The full list of certified NVIDIA SLI-Ready graphics cards can be found [/color]here. This list is updated frequently with new SLI-Ready components.
Can I mix and match graphics cards that have different GPUs?[/b]
No. For example, an XXXGT cannot be paired with a XXXGTX in an SLI configuration.
[/color]Can I mix and match graphics cards from different manufacturers?
Using 180 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards from different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer ABC can be matched with a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer XYZ.
[/color]Can I mix and match graphics cards is one of them is overclocked by the manufacturer?
Yes. A GeForce XXXX GTX that is overclocked can be mixed with a standard clocked GeForce XXXX GTX.
[/color]Can I mix and match graphics cards with different sizes of memory?
No. For example, an XXXGT 512MB cannot be paired with a XXXGT 1GB in an SLI configuration.
[/color]Can SLI technology work with one PCI Express board and one AGP 8X board or with PCI Express and PCI?
No. SLI technology is designed solely for PCI Express.
[/color]Can I install just one SLI-Ready graphics card in an SLI-Ready motherboard?
Yes, SLI-Ready motherboards can support any single PCI Express-based graphics card, so you can always start with one card now and upgrade to a complete SLI configuration at a later time. For the BEST experience and upgrade potential, make sure to buy an [/color]SLI-Ready graphics card and motherboard. Always look for the SLI-Ready logo on certified components.
What POWER supply does NVIDIA recommend for an SLI system?[/b]
NVIDIA has extended its SLI-Ready certification program to include power supplies. The full list of SLI-Ready power supplies can be found [/color]here. In general, power supply recommendations VARY widely depending upon the configuration and the desire for future upgradeability.
Does SLI technology also work with four GPUs?[/b]
Yes. Quad SLI technology supports four GPUs in SLI mode.[/font]