2nd gpu

[JordanB123]

Hey guys I'm new to the computer scene and was just wondering if i would be able to swap over gpus without any unwanted hassles. I currently have a gtx 960 in my system and i have a gtx 780 in the mail on its way and was wondering to test it to make sure it works would i be able to download the required drivers for the card and then swap it over to test it. Or would this cause problems when switching back to my gtx 960 after the fact. Any help or input is appreciated Cheers

[Electronics Wizardy]

You can just put it in. It should use the same drivers.

[JordanB123]

Ah okay so i shouldn't have to go to nvidias site and download their 780 drivers?

[benga]

I have a GTX 960 too and just plugged in a 460se below it they both work like a charm and booted up fine.

[JordanB123]

Ah sweet, i'm not wanting to run them both at the same time just wanting to test the card as this is my only system until my other parts arrive

[GreezyJeezy]

lol you just plug it in, but if you get a new card use DDU to uninstall the drivers for the old card, then install the new drivers 

[Imakuni]

4 minutes ago, JordanB123 said:

Ah sweet, i'm not wanting to run them both at the same time just wanting to test the card as this is my only system until my other parts arrive

In the meantime, though, why not run both on the same PC?

[JordanB123]

What am i set to gain from running them both at the same time?

[Imakuni]

2 minutes ago, JordanB123 said:

What am i set to gain from running them both at the same time?

You can do distributed computing (Boinc / Folding) and have peace of mind by knowing they are both being used for a good cause rather than collecting dust on a box 

[JordanB123]

Ah okay sounds pretty good, anything i need to do to have them not clash with each other?

 

[Imakuni]

Just now, JordanB123 said:

Ah okay sounds pretty good, anything i need to do to have them not clash with each other?

Not really. IF you encounter problems, THEN go look for a fix. Otherwise, they should both work out straight away.

 

Head over to the Folding / Boinc / Mining section of the forum if you need specific help setting it up.