Dual GPU, Dual Monitor

[orangespock]

Can I use 2 different graphics cards in one pc, for different monitors. I would like to do a dual monitor setup with a 1060 and a 1080, can I dedicate the 1060 for the secondary monitor and the 1080 for gaming.

 

[pete_101]

Yes, you can do that, simply put both cards in and plug the monitors into each card. You'll need to install the drivers for both cards and setup the monitors orientation, so that when you move the cursor from on to the other it makes sense. Then you can set a GPU for gaming....it's all in the NVidia control panel.

I assume you know that you can't make the 2 cards work as one, in SLI, as that requires 2 identical GPUs.

 

[huntlong]

If you’re only doing this to watch videos or look at the internet on the second monitor then you don’t need a 1060. The graphical power required for these things is negligible for the 1080.

 

[iamacow]

As others have stated yes you can use a second video card to run a second monitor. But you don't need anything that powerful for browsing the web. go find a cheap $20 used video card.

 

[13thmonkey]

I use the igpu for the second