2nd video card to run 4 monitors

jeffsteinberg2

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I currently have a BFG GeForce 7900 GSOC 256 mb video card running on a Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6 775 motherboard (one pcie x16 slot, one pcie x4 slot). I would like to add a 2nd dual dvi video card so I can run 4 monitors. Do I need an identical video card, one that has the same chipset, or can I totally mix and match? I am not a gamer so I don't need the absolute best performance but I would like one with OK performance.
 

huron

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You can use any video card that has dual dvi outs. It doesn't matter as long as you are not planning on using the cards to work together.
 

jeffsteinberg2

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Huron, when you say that I'm not planning on using them to work together, you mean from a performance standpoint, not a desktop size standpoint, right?
 

the_one111

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How about you just give me the other two monitors and be happy! :D

lol

You would need SLI if these cards were to work together which would require two PCI slots. And i dont think the 7900gsoc has SLI ability (not sure). Oh and you would need a like 450w or higher psu i bet..

really you need a forum vet to answer this question because i only specialize in the ge force 8 series and above..