How hard is it to install a second GPU??Post Date: 2012-06-25 |
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belaflek73 
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 Topic: How hard is it to install a second GPU??Posted: 25 Jun 2012 at 7:13pm |
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Hi, this is my build. My future plans are to install another GeForce 670 in sli configuration. I'm debating whether to have it installed by DS or to save some money and add it later myself. I've installed a power supply and RAM into previous computers but that's about it. Is it really difficult to install another GPU? Or is it a simple just plug it in?
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taw2015
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Posted: 25 Jun 2012 at 8:12pm |
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This should be transferred to the Config section to get better coverage.
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AndydViking
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Posted: 25 Jun 2012 at 11:10pm |
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If you've installed a power supply it'll be cake. Its just plug it in. Hook up your sli/crossfire cable and plug in the power connections. Then you might want to uninstall and re-install drivers (not sure about that one).
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criTalon
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 1:37pm |
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There you go! A step by step guide on how to install a second GPU with pics : 3
HERE Credits to DST  Edited by criTalon - 26 Jun 2012 at 1:39pm |
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Alex
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 2:15pm |
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Nice!
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Orange7
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 5:55pm |
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That is a great step by step. I didn't realize that it was quite that simple.
Edited by Orange7 - 26 Jun 2012 at 5:56pm |
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tju76
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 7:33pm |
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@Alex any chance we will be getting a ds video on how to open up the liquid cooling loop to make changes add liquid drain liquid. I will forfit my credit for the oc for this video:)
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Alex
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 7:44pm |
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I'll let the team know, it may not be for a while to be honest, our resources are really busy right now.
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tju76
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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 7:48pm |
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I know if they could they would make a lot of current and potential customers happy. Online there is not much for videos etc helping with this problem
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belaflek73
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Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 8:44pm |
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Awesome....thanks!
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