SLI with different GTX 970's (EVGA Superclocked and MSI)

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Title pretty much sums up the question. Is there any conflict in using two different versions of the GTX 970 card. I already have the MSI 970 in my rig... I have the opportunity of picking up an EVGA Superclocked version for cheap, but before I do, I just want to make sure that they will SLI properly.

If not, would just a standard vanilla GTX 970 work instead?
 
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brand and cooler model doesnt matter as long as it is the same chipset. you'll be fine. just note the system will down clock both cards to the slowest card.
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Helpful, thank you. Just one thing so I'm absolutely clear... the down clocking to lowest speed, means the Core Clock speed... correct?

 
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Brand's make hardly any performance difference. The difference is around 1% ~ 5% and it is not noticeable after the GPU's are overclocked.

If you have a case with good air flow, full tower recommended, you should be fine with MSI Gaming or EVGA SC+

However if you have a mid tower case or smaller the blower style design is much more favorable.
 
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i was referring to core clock.

i read somewhere that the clocks can adjust independently since the 600 series cards. i am not sure how true it is. couldnt find a solid reference.

heres a good read.

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/469402/sli/faq-quot-will-these-two-cards-work-in-sli-quot-sli-what-works-with-what-/
 
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