[SOLVED] Can I bridge two graphic cards with different slot types?

[dannysog]

I have two graphic cards of the same type both PCI express X16 but my computer slots are X16 and the other one is X1 (I have another X1). Can I use an adapter that will connect my X16 card to the X1 slot and bridge both graphic cards? Will it actually help increase performance? I am doing this to increase video performance but also because I need an extra HDMI connector. If I can, would you please tell me which parts I would need to buy from you to get this done?

 

[rgd1101]

x1? can't sli or crossfire.
what do you mean bridge ?

 

[Ketchup79]

The x1 slots are a different size/type. What motherboard is this?

 

[dannysog]

x1? can't sli or crossfire.
what do you mean bridge ?

The "bridge" is a connector that connects to the top of each video card. My motherboard is a Lenovo Version 31900058 STD. This is my problem and maybe you can offer an easier solution. I need another HDMI connector coming out of my computer and I thought I can achieve this by getting another video card. But I have two video cards that use an X 16 slot and my computer has one X16 and two X1 slots. So I was thinking of using an adapter to connect the X16 to the X1 slot, bridge them and thought this would solve the problem. Do you guys have an easier solution? I must have two monitors and because I am using a VGA to HDMI connector, one of the monitors cannot adjust my screen size appropriately. The screen size is way bigger than my monitor. I can reduce it if I decrease the resolution but I want to use a high resolution. Any ideas? Much appreciated...

 

[Ketchup79]

Every pic I see of this board shows 1 PCI express slot (the long 16x one) and 2 pci-e slots (the short 1x ones) so this computer will only support one video card.

 

[Ketchup79]

Do you have a video card in there now or are you using integrated graphics? One additional card plus the built-in graphics should give you plenty of connection options.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I need another HDMI connector coming out of my computer.

What model graphics card are you using?
Does it have other video outputs, that you're not using?

If there are additional outputs, then use appropriate adapter to connect additional monitor.
For example Display Port to HDMI adapter.

 

[rgd1101]

there are pcie x1 card
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#i=35
and no, you can't bridge(crossfire/sli) them