Is it possible to use both a AMD card & Nvidia Card ?

Durvelle27 · 02-10-2013, 11:49 AM

I want to know if its possible to use a AMD and Nvidia card in the same system. I want to use the AND card for gaming and Bitcoin Mining and the Nvidia Card for Nvidia 3D Vision for my movies and such. No Physx. Is it possible ?

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 01:37 PM

no help

Deders · 02-11-2013, 01:50 PM

I think it's possible to install both drivers so long as you are using windows 7, If no then there is definitely a work around although I think you only needed that for Vista.

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Deders

I think it's possible to install both drivers so long as you are using windows 7, If no then there is definitely a work around although I think you only needed that for Vista.

i will be using Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Deders · 02-11-2013, 01:57 PM

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=63419.0

Should be no problem, you might need to plug a monitor into each card though.

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 02:04 PM

will i need a stronger psu. thinking of getting a HD 5870. specs in sig HTPC

Deders · 02-11-2013, 02:33 PM

I expect you'll want at least a good 600W if you are wanting to bit-mine at the same time as using the other card or use the CPU for more than browsing.

You may barely get away with the one you have if you don't push it but ideally you want at least 100W overhead so as not to put the PSU too close to it's limits.

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Deders

I expect you'll want at least a good 600W if you are wanting to bit-mine at the same time as using the other card or use the CPU for more than browsing.

You may barely get away with the one you have if you don't push it but ideally you want at least 100W overhead so as not to put the PSU too close to it's limits.

the only other thing the pc will be used for is movies and i don't think it will load the pc much

Deders · 02-11-2013, 02:55 PM

The only other thing is how the 12v rails are distributed, just wondering if it's the original or the 2.0 TP new?

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 02:58 PM

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The only other thing is how the 12v rails are distributed, just wondering if it's the original or the 2.0 TP new?

i Believe 2.0

Its this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103929

UNhooked · 02-11-2013, 03:00 PM

Should be possible. I would think you would need to connect your primary monitor to the Nvidia card and let the miner select the card you want to mine on.

I currently use my ATI for gaming and the Nvidia for Physx and Blu ray ripping. I did use the Bitminter client and it allows me to select what GPU to mine on. However if I stress the entire system I come very close to maxing out my PSU.

Durvelle27 · 02-11-2013, 03:02 PM

SO would it be smarter just to put the second card in my main rig

Deders · 02-11-2013, 03:13 PM

Yeah it looks that way, whoever answered the thread I linked to you before does it that way, if there is no CPU overhead then happy days!

raghu78 · 02-12-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Durvelle27

will i need a stronger psu. thinking of getting a HD 5870. specs in sig HTPC

a HD 5870 with a core 2 Duo and GT 440 should do fine on a TP II 480 with 36a on +12v rails.

http://techreport.com/review/17618/a...s-processor/15

Durvelle27 · 02-12-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by raghu78

a HD 5870 with a core 2 Duo and GT 440 should do fine on a TP II 480 with 36a on +12v rails.

http://techreport.com/review/17618/a...s-processor/15

hmmm

Durvelle27 · 02-12-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Deders

Yeah it looks that way, whoever answered the thread I linked to you before does it that way, if there is no CPU overhead then happy days!

what do you mean overhead

Deders · 02-12-2013, 07:54 AM

In this case I mean if the Bitcoin runs purely on the GPU or whether it requires some CPU to run as well. It could take away performance form other programs.

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Originally Posted by raghu78

a HD 5870 with a core 2 Duo and GT 440 should do fine on a TP II 480 with 36a on +12v rails.

http://techreport.com/review/17618/a...s-processor/15

Thats over 2 rails, so depending on how it's distributes the power it could be too much for one rail, only way to be sure is to try.

Durvelle27 · 02-12-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Deders

In this case I mean if the Bitcoin runs purely on the GPU or whether it requires some CPU to run as well. It could take away performance form other programs.

Thats over 2 rails, so depending on how it's distributes the power it could be too much for one rail, only way to be sure is to try.

runs on GPU only and i might try it

jengriffin · 02-12-2013, 08:13 AM

I've been wondering about this also, I've got two different graphics card from different manufacturer. I'm scared of installing it because it might short circuit or something, anyways, thanks for the insight guys.

blackened23 · 02-12-2013, 08:22 AM

Can both cards co-habitate in a machine? Yes.

Getting both drivers to get along and physx working? That's a tougher issue involving significant workarounds and hassle.

Durvelle27 · 02-12-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blackened23

Can both cards co-habitate in a machine? Yes.

Getting both drivers to get along and physx working? That's a tougher issue involving significant workarounds and hassle.

don't use Physx as its not really worth it to me