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crazyg0od33
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2014/12/28 10:58:36 (permalink)
Hey all!
 
So I'm about to go SLI with my GTX 780Ti Classys (I've SLI'd twice before but never had this question) - I was wondering if I can use the lower (2nd) card's video outputs to my monitor, or if I need to use the top card's output.  I only ask because I've been having some issues with my current card's DisplayPort (though it could also be my monitor) and I was planning on switching over to the second card's DisplayPort.
 
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    Re: Probably a stupid SLI question 2014/12/28 13:51:51 (permalink)
    Pardon my ignorance.... why not put the new card in and try it solo to see if it's the monitor, cable or card? Then add the original card for sli.

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    Re: Probably a stupid SLI question 2014/12/28 14:47:26 (permalink)
    Or, just make the old card the bottom card and put the new card in slot 1 to start. Then you can test the monitor and use the top card as well. It should work, even if you use the bottom one, I would think.


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    Re: Probably a stupid SLI question 2014/12/28 15:32:00 (permalink)
    Water cooling loop makes maneuverability pretty tough...Normally I would do either of those things, but im only doing a partial drain of the loop this time :/

    Also the actual card in use now functions perfectly fine aside from this potential displayport issue. Meaning if I use the second card as the output to the monitor and its messed up again, then I know its the monitor. If no issues arise, then it was the card and I wouldnt be using that one for video output anymore anyway :D
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