A computer with 2 different gpus?

[soloby]

Hi, I just bought a gtx 570 and already have a gtx 460. I have a dual-monitor setup at the moment and I want to add a 44-inch tv to my computer. I want to hook 2 24 inch monitors on my 570 and the tv with the 460

So my question is.. Can I use both a gtx 570 and a gtx 460(or any other card) on the same computer (at the same time) when it has 2 different drivers for multi-monitor purposes?

 

[blazorthon]

Yes, for multi-monitor purposes, but they can't do SLI. Some machines can also have their integrated graphics enabled for the same reasons.

 

[soloby]

Yes, for multi-monitor purposes, but they can't do SLI. Some machines can also have their integrated graphics enabled for the same reasons.

Can anyone confirm this? and to blazorthon, what drivers should I be installing? my main 570?

 

[Jim_L9]

Confirmed.

 

[spentshells]

sell the 460......

 

[Sunius]

I can confirm it as well. You don't need separate drivers for that, just reinstall latest nvidia drivers when both cards are inside and running.

 

[blazorthon]

Graphics cards from Nvidia just use the latest Nvidia drivers and graphics cards from AMD just use the latest supporting AMD drivers (or Ati, depending on the Radeon series and thus age of the card).

For example, all of AMD's modern cards can run the newest drivers, Catalyst 12.3. All of Nvidia's cards use the 300.99 or 301. whatever. I'm not exactly sure on what the version number for the latest Nvidia drivers is.

Point is, the 460 and 570 will use the same drivers.