What happens when i use a amd and a nvidia graphics card in the same system

[tanklesstree]

i guess i was asking the wrong question when i asked "can i use a amd and nvidia graphics card at the same time" because the answers were always mixed and i never got the answer i was looking for.

Right now ive updated an old prebuilt computer that i used to have and got a new case, psu and graphics card. i got a gtx 970 and have the old r7 370 lying around, its not a bad card so i was wondering of what use it could be instead of laying there doing nothing.

When i asked that question it i got answers from people saying i cant use it at the SAME TIME, but that was not what i meant, also i got answers from people saying with windows 7 yes, but that was all the info i ever recieved.

Now i hope these are better questions to answer what ive been looking for.

i want to know what in the world happens if i were to just turn off my computer right this moment and stick my r7 370 into my computer along with the gtx 970, i dont have any amd drivers installed at the moment obviously but id like to know what i can get out of this old card thats still worth some good money and what would happen if i did this.

And if i i can put it in my system along with the gtx 970 what can i do with it? Obviously i dont run it for an extra performance boost or anything close to crossfire or sli, but isnt there something i can use it for? Or can it only be used for a time where ive run out of all my video output slots and need another monitor too add to (just an example) my 6 monitor setup

 

[Jester Maroc]

The only scenario in which you can gain any benefit from doing that would be a multi-monitor setup.

The GTX970 is soo much better that even if you were to attempt a multi-GPU setup with a supporting game and DX12 (the only current game supporting this is Ashes of the Singularity), you will most likely see no performance gain.

You will need to install AMD drivers to run the R7, but it will work.

 

[tanklesstree]

The only scenario in which you can gain any benefit from doing that would be a multi-monitor setup.

The GTX970 is soo much better that even if you were to attempt a multi-GPU setup with a supporting game and DX12 (the only current game supporting this is Ashes of the Singularity), you will most likely see no performance gain.

You will need to install AMD drivers to run the R7, but it will work.

thank god u are the only one to give me a good answer!

now one more question, i use a elgato to record stuff on my computer
and in the settings i can change the encoder and decoder to use my graphics card or a in-software thing or a better example (since everyone is usually familiar with obs) would be if i were to use obs (open broadcasting software) to record where it allows u to choose which graphics card it utilizes, if i were to plug in that r7 370 would that be a way i could utilize it? and would it hurt to try? obviously this might be a question out of your expertize and if u dont know thats ok but even so would it hurt to try just to see if it would allow me too?

 

[Jester Maroc]

I am sure it will work, but cannot guarantee. If the software allows you to choose a GPU (display adapter/etc) then it should work. It would definitely be worth trying as you have nothing to lose.

However, just make sure that you have a PSU that can handle the extra power requirements of another GPU. To do this you need a 600-700w (depending on what CPU, how many HDDs and other connected stuff you have) PSU.

 

[Hellfire13]

u wont get the best effects...
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1816060/nvidia-amd-cards-time.html

 

[RobotTodd]

i guess i was asking the wrong question when i asked "can i use a amd and nvidia graphics card at the same time" because the answers were always mixed and i never got the answer i was looking for.

Right now ive updated an old prebuilt computer that i used to have and got a new case, psu and graphics card. i got a gtx 970 and have the old r7 370 lying around, its not a bad card so i was wondering of what use it could be instead of laying there doing nothing.

When i asked that question it i got answers from people saying i cant use it at the SAME TIME, but that was not what i meant, also i got answers from people saying with windows 7 yes, but that was all the info i ever recieved.

Now i hope these are better questions to answer what ive been looking for.

i want to know what in the world happens if i were to just turn off my computer right this moment and stick my r7 370 into my computer along with the gtx 970, i dont have any amd drivers installed at the moment obviously but id like to know what i can get out of this old card thats still worth some good money and what would happen if i did this.

And if i i can put it in my system along with the gtx 970 what can i do with it? Obviously i dont run it for an extra performance boost or anything close to crossfire or sli, but isnt there something i can use it for? Or can it only be used for a time where ive run out of all my video output slots and need another monitor too add to (just an example) my 6 monitor setup

So the "best solution" answer suggests that "The only scenario in which you can gain any benefit from doing that would be a multi-monitor setup." I disagree. If you happen to render videos out with Sony Vegas Pro 13 you'll love the Open CL abilities that second of yours with provide.

Just keep an open mind and keep searching for ways to make your parts work for you!