SLI from two different cards (same model)?

[schnydz]

So, I purchased the OEM Nvidia 560ti video card at best buy (Nvidia brand) and was wondering if I can set this up with SLI from a different discrete card (Asus, MSI, etc., same model of course)? Will there be any compatibility issues to be concerned with?

for example, I currently have this card installed and would like to link via SLI to this card. Any known compatibility issues?

 

[thently]

As long as they are both 560 TI's then no issue with any brand just remember the slower of the two cards will be what they both run at speed wise.

T

 

[schnydz]

Thanks T.

 

[clonazepam]

I did this. I bought a PNY card from BB. They stopped carrying it so I got the same from EVGA for sli. The PNY isn't reference design, but both run the stock clocks for the model. It looked kinda wonky having 2 cards in sli with different lengths as well as brands. It didn't create any issues for me. One of the cards overclocks a whole lot better than the other so that's really the only thing I missed out on, by having them both run at the same slower speed.

I didn't have any gap between the two cards, so I put the one that on its own ran the coolest in the top slot, as it would normally run 10-12 degrees warmer, but still well within the limits.

You should be fine.

 

[schnydz]

Thanks, I also just notice this is confirmed in the Nvidia SLI FAQ page. Link below for future inquiries.

http://www.geforce.com/Hardware/Technologies/sli/faq

 

[schnydz]

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