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Anazro · Jul 31, 2015

So I am 50% into my build and ready to install acrylic tubing into my build. But I was thinking I may want to add another graphics card. I believe that you can have a different brand or type as long as you keep the same model (ex. 970)

So I have 2 of these currently: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487069&cm_re=gtx_970-_-14-487-069-_-Product

And was thinking about getting this as my 3rd one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088&cm_re=gtx_970-_-14-487-088-_-Product

Can I do this?

ubercake · Jul 31, 2015

You can. You are correct. As long as the memory size (4GB) and model (970) are the same, you're good to go.

Rookie_MIB · Jul 31, 2015

ubercake :

Would it also be wise to make sure they're running at the same speed roughly? That could be handled through tuning by lowering the memory MHZ and the GPU clock to the same frequency, but I would almost think that it could create some minor issues...

Anazro · Jul 31, 2015

ubercake :

As long as I find a good water block for it, I am ready to buy!

ubercake · Jul 31, 2015

What will happen is they'll all run at the lowest common denominator when running SLI.

Although since you're running precision X (?), as long as the speeds of all 3 cards are set the same in your tuning software and your system is stable, you should be good. You'll initially want them all running at stock clocks like the two you have now. Then, if you want to OC, lock them all in the tuning software so they all stay at the same clocks as you increase.

You want them all running the same speed though (core and memory).

madmatt30 · Jul 31, 2015

Tri-sli 970 ??
Jeez - I couldn't imagine any possible need to overclock at all in all honesty.
You could run them at 50% & still obliterate.most games

Anazro · Jul 31, 2015

madmatt30 :

Not really I'm using a 3x 2560x1080 monitors so with surround its 7680x1080 I think I need 3 to run GTA well on 3 monitors!

ubercake · Aug 5, 2015

970s are great matches for those 2560x1080 monitors.

Anazro · Aug 17, 2015

ubercake :

I'm having trouble finding a full length 970 that is compatible with a waterblocks any ideas?

ubercake · Aug 18, 2015

You could go directly through the EVGA site. They usually have the stock cards.

Anazro · Aug 19, 2015

ubercake :

Ok I have bought the new card and is in my house I just want to check with you these will work together?
04G-P4-2974-KR and 04G-P4-1970-KR

Anazro · Aug 19, 2015

I think I answered my own question at NVidia SLI FAQ "Can I mix and match graphics cards if one of them is overclocked by the manufacturer?
Yes. A GeForce XXXX GTX that is overclocked can be mixed with a standard clocked GeForce XXXX GTX."

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