Can you SLI on a motherboard that is not compatible with SLI?

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  1. Posts : 38
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    Can you SLI on a motherboard that is not compatible with SLI?


    Title basically says it all, I was running a gtx 550ti & gtx 660 but I am going to be removing the 550ti and I would like to SLI my gtx 660 if I get another one. Is it possible to SLI? If so how? I mainly only have the budget for another 660 but if I had a little more money would it be worth it to upgrade the the 700 series?
    My PC Specs:
    CPU: Intel Core i5-3750k 3.5ghz
    GPU: Nvidia GTX 660
    Nvidia GTX 550ti
    PSU: Corsair CX750 Plus Bronze Power Supply
    RAM: 8gb g-skill ripjaw
    Motherboard: Asus P8 Z77-VLX
    Last edited by kingofblob; 08 Jul 2013 at 02:00.
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  2. Posts : 1,045
    Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
       #2

    From ASUS...

    The ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard features the Intel Z77 chipset supporting the Intel LGA1155 3rd/2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors. ASUS DIGI+VRM technology offers full digital voltage regulation for real-time power control, unequaled stability and the most precise power delivery available in a mainstream platform. EPU conserves energy by intelligently moderating power and load requirements in real-time. Intel 3rd generation Core processors supports PCIe 3.0 for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology support.
    If it well run Crossfire I think it should run SLI but ASUS does not actually list SLI.
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  3. Posts : 38
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply! looks like I am going to go ahead and try this!
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  4. Posts : 5,956
    Win 7 Pro x64, Win 10 Pro x64, Linux Light x86
       #4

    Hi kingofblob

    It does not say in your system spec but Crossfire or SLI is mainly for high resolutions but do try it and please do post your findings :)
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  5. Posts : 38
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    Will do! Just placed the order for the bridge and the card, expected delivery will be around July 11 or 12. Expect an update then! :)
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    While you are waiting you could do a little research on the Asus Forum

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Forum-
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  7. Posts : 6,741
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       #7

    The P8 Z77-VLX only supports Crossfire. the P8 Z77-V supports both.
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  8. Posts : 2,047
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    If only you have an AMD motherboard then you could just Hybrid Crossfire any video card with the integrated one.
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  9. Posts : 38
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    So I have been doing a little research since yesterday and I came across something called "Hyper SLI" anyone else heard of it? I think its suppose to help non-SLI motherboards run SLI
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  10. Posts : 1,269
    Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box (64-bit installed) + Service Pack 1
       #10

    kob, it's best to share links to your INFO for scrutiny.

    Someone said your motherboard is Crossfire only, if true, you need 2 AMD cards.

    When in doubt, call the manufacturer and ask them directly is your best bet!

    HyperSLI spelled out here, probably asking a bit much, but good luck:

    Hyper SLI Hack v7.0c How-To Guide : Jason CrossFireX, The All-in-One PC Hardware & Software Dealer!
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