2 Graphics Cards not in SLi

[FeralWombat]

Hello everyone,

 

I have a question that even after googling, I didn't get much of an answer. I was thinking about adding a secondary graphics cards (I have a gtx 650 stored away) to power a second monitor; as far as I know this card isn't sli compatible, and that wasn't my aim anyway. I'm also not interested in using it as a physx unit, so really only to power a second monitor so as that my main graphics card is only powering my main monitor where my games will be running. I know this is possible from a technical perspective, it's been done before, what I'm not sure is if my psu will handle it. My current setup: intel 6600k, a gtx1060, 8g ram (single dim), 1x ssd and 1x mechanical drive. the psu in question is a Corsair cx500 80plus bronze. I cannot recall my mobo's exact model, it's an asus z???? (I can get the exact model if it's needed, yes it has enough expansion slots)

I would rather not change the psu as I feel the one currently on my system is doing its job, I may consider selling the gtx650 and get a low power graphics card, as long as it can work at 1080 (the second monitor won't do anything gpu heavy). Your thoughts are most welcomed

 

 

[WereCat]

Yes, you can use it just fine. Or just use the iGPU on your i5 6600k.

[Glenwing]

500 W should be plenty for that.

[Froody129]

How many monitors are you using that you can't just use the ports on the 1060 or your iGPU?

[Mick Naughty]

It will work, no real reason to do it though. But it will be fine either way 

[FeralWombat]

Thank you for all the replies. So I messed up my psu  wattage... it's a corsair vs450... 

[Mick Naughty]

The other one will be idle the entire time so it wont matter. But I assume doesn't have an extra power connector for it. Still best to use the single card.