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muels7 · 07-05-09

so do i need a SLI bridge? b/c i dont have one.

Nelson2011 · 07-05-09

No you don't need a sli bridge

muels7 · 07-05-09

ok, because it was my understanding that since i do not have an nvidia chipset i cant use sli

I_dalder_I · 07-05-09

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Originally Posted by SmasherBasher

Just put them in and go

thats what she said

Shane1244 · 07-05-09

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Originally Posted by muels7

ok, because it was my understanding that since i do not have an nvidia chipset i cant use sli

You can't.

SLI = Two cards working as one

Your just going to put two cards in a computer, each can independently run different 3D applications. Such as 2 different folding programs.

Mikecdm · 07-05-09

At most, you can run the second card for physx. The Duke is correct about having two different cards with different sp's folding in the same rig. It can like drop the ppd of the 9800gtx+ to where the two cards combined would equal what the 98800gtx+ does on it's own.

muels7 · 07-06-09

ok, well it is pluged in now but you are saying that there is no real point for me to make it fold?

Mason92 · 07-06-09

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Originally Posted by joemaniaci

Yeh, install second card, install bridge connector, turn on comp, should have a little pop up in the bottom right asking you to turn on SLI. But there is a possibility of needing to uninstall the drivers and reinstalling.

The thread title clearly states without SLI, Please read the post before posting.

Yes you can use it for PhysX in the Nvidia control panel there is an option for physx settings. You click enable and from the pull down list click the other video card that you are using for pysX (8600GT). Enable and your off. Go play some Mirrors Edge to test it out

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Originally Posted by muels7

ok, because it was my understanding that since i do not have an nvidia chipset i cant use sli

You understand correct my friend,

You can not do SLI on your computer because you DO NOT have an Nvidia chipset.

You however could use the card for PhysX or you could use the card to fold.

What board do you need for SLI?
You need any Nvidia Nforce board that has at least TWO PCIE lanes.

EX: nforce- 650i-680i- ect or X58/Skulltrail board

muels7 · 07-06-09

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Originally Posted by Mason92

The thread title clearly states without SLI, Please read the post before posting.

Yes you can use it for PhysX in the Nvidia control panel there is an option for physx settings. You click enable and from the pull down list click the other video card that you are using for pysX (8600GT). Enable and your off. Go play some Mirrors Edge to test it out

I don't have the game, is it any good? I could test it on Mass Effect though b/c it uses physX.

yang88she · 07-06-09

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Originally Posted by muels7

ok, so i have an extra video card (a 8600gt) and I was wondering if that would be able to go into my extra PCIe x8 slot which is designed for crossfire. Obviously I need SLI since im an nvidia user, but could I use it as a physX card or for folding even without SLI?

I had a gigabyte P45 meant for CF and I was able to run a single 295 gtx to power my 30" and a 9600gt in the other slot to run my 2x20"

so yes it can be done w/ out any issues

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