[SOLVED] Choosing a GPU for second monitor

Kukata

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Hello, I want to buy a second GPU for my second monitor, but i don't want to load my present video card.
My monitors:
  1. Samsung C27R500GHU
  2. Acer V226HQL ( GPU for this monitor)
My GPU:
1)Gygabyte Radeon Rx 580 8GB

I was wondering maybe for a GPU like Palit GeForce GT 710 1GB.

Also I was wondering if I can put 2 videon cards on my MOBO (ASRock AB350 PRO4).
 

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You do not need 2 video cards to run 2 monitors. Just plug the 2nd monitor into another one of the ports. That would be a waste of money and mixing graphics cards wont work well with your PC.

Even if you did want to get a second graphics card, for maximum performance, you will need to get the same graphics card as your current one. I think the mobo you are using only supports crossfire, so that GT710 won't work with the 580.