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Forum discussion tagged with nvlink.
  1. WillowTheWizard

    Question Custom Build Egpu/Network Server for multiple PC's

    Hello everyone, I am wanting to build a custom server that works as an EGPU for any of the computers that can access it on my network at home. I am on a journey learning about custom builds and GPU's and I have stumbled upon an aspect that I could do with some help with. I have bought an old...
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    Question is NVLink actually useful for anything and can it be used with two different model GPU's?

    I already have the RTX A4500 in my system ( https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/rtx-a4500/ ) I want to "upgrade" to a GPU that has 24GB+ of memory for some VRAM intensive AI / ML work, possibly something like the RTX A5000 (...
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    [SOLVED] Will a 9900KS or 10900k bottleneck 2 RTX 3090s in SLI NVLink?

    Hello all, Currently, I am running a 9900KS + RTX 3090 Strix OC in 4k-144hz I am wondering if my CPU is too slow (bottlenecking my GPU)? If I buy a second RTX 3090 for SLI NVLINK, will that be bottlenecked by even the current fastest gaming GPU on the planet (10900k)?
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    Question Looking for a motherboard with SLI/NVLink

    Hey folks, I'm trying out a new Ryzen build and I will be needing probably two RTX cards on it. I was wondering with AMD chipset will be better for my purpose. Crossfire is no use for me as I'm aiming to use tensor cores on RTX cards for deep learning purposes. I've read that X570 supports SLI...
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    [SOLVED] Whats the maximum safe underclock I can do for my 2 2080 Ti's in NVLINK SLI?

    Hello all, I am trying to underclock my 2 Gigabyte RTX 2080 Ti Gaming OCs in NVLINK SLI because I want my PC to draw less wattage from the wall to lower my electric bill every month. Currently at default settings, I am drawing about 750-850 watts playing Battlefield V at 4k 144hz max settings...
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    Question Do different brand but same model GPU's have different sizes so the NVLINK wont fit? RTX 2080 Ti

    For example, take a close look at the third picture on this Ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/293223354653?ul_noapp=true Both cards in the system are RTX 2080 Ti's but the one on the bottom (The NVLINK slot) is extended about an inch taller the the top card(hard to see unless you really...
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    Question A Z390 motherboard should switch to x8/x8 PCI with second graphics card, right?

    When I add a second, identical 2080ti graphics card and Nvlink to my Asrock z390 system, the cards show up in x16/x4 mode, not x8/x8 mode as expected, so I get no SLI. The only other thing I have installed on the motherboard is an .M2 SSD which I've tried in two different slots. I've tried...
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    Question If I add another RTX 2080 Ti in NV-Link, will that also double my CPU usage?

    For example, Currently, with my 4k 144hz monitor, my PC usage is as follows under full gaming load: 9900k CPU usage: 30% RTX 2080 Ti GPU usage: 100% If I add another RTX 2080 Ti in NV-LINK, will that also double my CPU usage under full gaming load? 9900k CPU usage: 60% RTX 2080 Ti GPU...
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    [SOLVED] Multi Gpu for multi screen

    Hello im building a new set up for multi screen projection, and i need at leat 6 video outputs from the pc, the only way i see to do this is by having 2 GPUs intalled, but i have a few questions: Do the GPUs need to be in nvlink, or crossfire to be able to both display at the same time? What...
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    [SOLVED] Can you NV-Link 2 completely different RTX 2080 Ti's?

    1. If 1 RTX 2080 Ti 11GB has Micron memory and the other has Samsung memory, are they compatible with NV-Link? 2. If 1 RTX 2080 Ti 11GB has 2 fans and the other has 3 fans, are they compatible with NV-Link? (Is the 3-fan GPU base physically longer than the 2-fan GPU base?) 3. Do you have to...
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    Question NVLink - RTX 2080 Ti paired with RTX 2080 (non-Ti)

    I know both the 2080 model, and the 2080 Ti model are the only ones to support NVLink, but I haven't been able to find a solid answer on if you can "mix" the two cards. I recall doing something like this with SLI would cause both cards to operate at the performance level of the lesser card. I...
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    [SOLVED] Do all Standard-ATX sized motherboards have a 3-slot spacing for GPUs and all E-ATX motherboards have a 4-slot spacing for GPU (For NVLINK only)

    Tell me if this is true or not and maybe explain why if you can. I am only talking about motherboards that are capable of supporting NV-LINK and not any other motherboards (not SLI or Crossfire) So, if motherboards come in these 4 common sizes, Mini-ATX Micro-ATX ATX Extended ATX I have a...
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    Question Are there no 2-slot Nvlink Bridges for the RTX 2080 Ti on the market today?

    This is my motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144214?Description=z390m&cm_re=z390m-_-13-144-214-_-Product The spacing between the GPU slots on the motherboard are 2-slots but I cant seem to find any 2-slot Nvlink bridges. I can only find 3 or 4 slot ones....
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    Question Do I have a 3-slot GPU on a motherboard with 2-slot spacing? So i cant use Nvlink if I buy the same exact GPU?

    Hello all, This is my current GPU: https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-gv-n208tgaming-oc-11gc/p/N82E16814932064?Description=gigabyte%20gaming%20oc&cm_re=gigabyte_gaming_oc-_-14-932-064-_-Product https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Graphics-Card/GV-N2080TGAMING-OC-11GC#kf Here is my...
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    [SOLVED] Nvlink size

    Hello, this is my motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144214?Description=z390%20micro%20atx&cm_re=z390_micro_atx-_-13-144-214-_-Product https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z390M-GAMING-EDGE-AC.html I currently have a 2080Ti Gigabyte Gaming OC. I want to get another 2080 Ti and...
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    Question NVLink different RTX cards?

    Hello, Just wondering with RTX cards can you mix different brands and models when NVLink’ing them? And if yes, are there any disadvantages besides the Visual aesthetics? Example these two linked together using a NVLink: EVGA 2080 TI MSI 2080
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    Disable POST All Together?

    I have a Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard and the longest part of the boot is the POST and it's driving me crazy. I cannot seem to find anywhere on how to disable it or enable a faster POST. Here is a link to the Manufacturers Page...
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    HD5970 in 2015 - time to upgrade?

    Hello. Early adopter of the HD5970 here, and I really like the card. Should I upgrade? to the 970 or later in the year with the R300 series? Budget: no more than $350 Here is my rig for your consideration: