Figuring out SLI

[jonyman23]

Hello!

 

I have an MSI Z87 Mpower mobo with a Gigabyte Windforce GTX 770, and I want to add another Gigabyte 770 but I am trying to figure it all out before buying anything. I know I can fit it in my Armor Revo Geno but I am trying to figure out where to get the SLI bridge. I do not remember seeing one in either of the boxes the parts came in.

 

EDIT: I should mention I connected the SLI technologies plug into the 770 right next to the PCI-E power connector, I am guessing that does not make it ready for SLi, needing the bridge still but I am also wondering if I should need to connect another SLI tech connector into the 2nd card

[rcarlos243]

just curious what monitor are you currently using?

 

if its 1080p 60hz, I suggest you invest you're budget instead on a new monitor like 1080p 144hz or 34" 2.5k LG or the upcoming Asus 4k 1440p 144Hz Gsync.

[Quest]

Pick your favorite retailer/online store, or microcenter, and search "SLI bridge".

 

Plenty of results just from Amazon.

 

Any of them should work, unless you somehow get a fake from an off-brand Indian seller with 41% positive feedback.

[Altecice]

Yup any genuine SLI bridge will work fine. Just double check your motherboard and power supply are up to the job.

[jonyman23]

just curious what monitor are you currently using?

 

if its 1080p 60hz, I suggest you invest you're budget instead on a new monitor like 1080p 144hz or 34" 2.5k LG or the upcoming Asus 4k 1440p 144Hz Gsync.

I am using an Acer H236HLbid 23" 1080p monitor. I plan on first getting the new GPU for SLI for complete overkill, than a new monitor down the line. at somepoint I want to make the switch to watercooling my CPU, but that's another story.

[MrTiC]

Before buying SLI bridge, check out youre motherboard acessories 90% of em come with SLI bridge

[rcarlos243]

I am using an Acer H236HLbid 23" 1080p monitor. I plan on first getting the new GPU for SLI for complete overkill, than a new monitor down the line. at somepoint I want to make the switch to watercooling my CPU, but that's another story.

 

In my opinion, you should upgrade you're monitor first before anything else as the current GPU you have is more than capable of playing at decent FPS.

 

A new monitor on the other hand would give you a much better and more impactful experience than what you're using right now.

 

either having a bigger real estate, sharper image (4k) or motion blur free monitor (144hz strobe backlight) with improve you're computing experience even while not gaming.

[Monty007]

Are you supposed to run a single connector or should you connect both ports with 2 bridges?  Does it make a difference?

[rjbarker]

Single connector only for SLi...the others are for Tri SLi...connectors furthest to the "back" of the Case.

If your Cards are spaced as they would be for 3 Cards (but only 2 Cards), you can use a Tri SLi connector with no ill effects, many of use this for aesthetic purposes

[Monty007]

Single connector only for SLi...the others are for Tri SLi...connectors furthest to the "back" of the Case.

If your Cards are spaced as they would be for 3 Cards (but only 2 Cards), you can use a Tri SLi connector with no ill effects, many of use this for aesthetic purposes

 

 

Thank you!

[jonyman23]

In my opinion, you should upgrade you're monitor first before anything else as the current GPU you have is more than capable of playing at decent FPS.

 

A new monitor on the other hand would give you a much better and more impactful experience than what you're using right now.

 

either having a bigger real estate, sharper image (4k) or motion blur free monitor (144hz strobe backlight) with improve you're computing experience even while not gaming.

Maybe I'll get a 2560-1440p but those are pretty expensive