Using Multiple GPUs?

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I have a GTX 780 and an older GTX 570. My question is, can I install both GPUs and get an added benefit to my system. I am a pretty big gamer and am looking to get the most out of my system.

Some of my specs:
This is my motherboard:
ASUS P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 ATX DDR3 2400 LGA 1155 Motherboard

GPUs:
EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Superclocked 1280 MB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 Dual DVI/HDMI/Display Port SLI Ready Limited Lifetime Warranty Graphics Card, 012-P

EVGA 03G-P4-3784-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Dual FTW w/ EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52500

Harddrive:
Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive

RAM:
Corsair Vengeance Red 16GB (4x4GB) Desktop RAM Kit
 
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There are a few options there.
You can use the 570 as a physx card, which I wouldnt recommend as there is no need, and it really wont increase performance. The other option is running more monitors. You can game on the 780, while running videos on the 570. Again, wont really increase performance.
There are a few options there.
You can use the 570 as a physx card, which I wouldnt recommend as there is no need, and it really wont increase performance. The other option is running more monitors. You can game on the 780, while running videos on the 570. Again, wont really increase performance.
 
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Aww, I don't really like dual monitors. That's disappointing. Oh well.