Dual Graphics Cards

[ValanceAu]

Hey,

       I'm wondering if I can run a 2060 and a 4070 or 7900 together on a MSI Pro Z790-P Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard. Also side question, how important is the motherboard, like can I under-spend on it and spend more on a different part?

Thanks

[jaslion]

What is the usecase?

 

That will determine what you need.

[ValanceAu]

Just now, jaslion said:

What is the usecase?

 

That will determine what you need.

Environmental artist and full stack programmer in Unreal Engine 5 plus all types of games.

[jaslion]

2 minutes ago, ValanceAu said:

Environmental artist and full stack programmer in Unreal Engine 5 plus all types of games.

Ok but why would 2 cards be needed then?

 

This sounds like a single gpu usecase. Or do you simply need more screens?

[ValanceAu]

40 minutes ago, jaslion said:

Ok but why would 2 cards be needed then?

 

This sounds like a single gpu usecase. Or do you simply need more screens?

I do not particularly need two screens however it would be extremely helpful - like working on two different areas of a map at the same time for example. I also like to play games while working so that would be good right?

[jaslion]

33 minutes ago, ValanceAu said:

I do not particularly need two screens however it would be extremely helpful - like working on two different areas of a map at the same time for example. I also like to play games while working so that would be good right?

A single card does up to 4 screens.

 

What does the second card need to do?

 

What would you be playing whilst working?

 

Right now nothing you deacribed needs a second card

[ValanceAu]

4 minutes ago, jaslion said:

A single card does up to 4 screens.

 

What does the second card need to do?

 

What would you be playing whilst working?

 

Right now nothing you deacribed needs a second card

I'm more asking if two cards can work with them being very different apart from a performance standpoint. I already have a 2060 and want to upgrade to 7900 or 4070, should I keep the 2060 and go dual GPUs or get rid of it. Also without any tinkering (plug and play). Also only one monitor will need a powerful card.

 

Maybe a little tinkering but not a lot

[jaslion]

2 minutes ago, ValanceAu said:

I'm more asking if two cards can work with them being very different apart from a performance standpoint. I already have a 2060 and want to upgrade to 7900 or 4070, should I keep the 2060 and go dual GPUs or get rid of it. Also without any tinkering (plug and play). Also only one monitor will need a powerful card.

 

Maybe a little tinkering but not a lot

You can just hook up to a single card. No need to worry about anything.

 

As for no tinker dual gpu stick to nvidia then dont mix amd and nvidia.

 

 

[ValanceAu]

3 minutes ago, jaslion said:

You can just hook up to a single card. No need to worry about anything.

 

As for no tinker dual gpu stick to nvidia then dont mix amd and nvidia.

 

 

ok thanks