Set 2nd slot as primary?

[m4dn3ss]

Hello all, I'm new to this site but I figured this is the best spot for me to post this thread. I just replaced my evga gtx465 with an evga gtx570 HD. At some point I would like to get another one and SLI them but that's just too much $ for me right now. Anyway, I tried installing the 465 in the other x16 slot underneath the 570 and using it just for Physx but they were almost touching and the temp on the 570 got up to 97!! Is it possible for me to put the 465 in the first slot but still use the 570 as my primary card? Also, I found this very interesting: http://hardocp.com/article/2010/08/23/gtx_480_sli_pcie_bandwidth_perf_x16x16_vs_x8x8/ I know it's old, but it's still relevant. Maybe I should just put the 465 in x8 slot...

 

[striker410]

As long as you connect the monitor to the 570, it shouldn't matter. Whichever card is connected to the monitor is the one pushing the pixels.

 

[medmn]

Check MOBO bios- on many boards you can designate which slot is primary. Using the second slot is beneficial as usually it will run cooler because there is more airflow available to the bottom card.

 

[ilysaml]

Maybe I should just put the 465 in x8 slot...

I understand you, technically there's no difference between X16/X8, maybe a punch of numbers if you run a bench program like 3D Mark, but in real world performance you won't feel any difference.

 

[m4dn3ss]

I'm not sure how to change the primary gpu slot in bios. I would want to do this when I eventually do go SLI anyway. I have a gigabyte x58a-ud3r.

 

[ilysaml]

I'm not sure how to change the primary gpu slot in bios. I would want to do this when I eventually do go SLI anyway. I have a gigabyte x58a-ud3r.

Simply what's your problem?

 

[m4dn3ss]

I figured it out & it's all set up now. Thanks guys!

 

[forcedrecon]

I figured it out & it's all set up now. Thanks guys!

How please tell me !