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Whitestar · Feb 26, 2013, 12:51 PM

I'm have no experience with SLI, so bear with me ...

I don't really understand why modded drivers are necessary.
In the SLI FAQ I found this:

"Q: Can I mix and match graphics cards from different manufacturers?
A: Using 180 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards from different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer ABC can be matched with a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer XYZ."

Can someone help a noob understand?

(I didn't read the whole thread)

System Name:	Vaksdal Venom
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Motherboard:	ASUS P8P67 - Deluxe 1155 Sandy Bridge
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Memory:	8GB G.Skill DDR3 1600
Video Card:	Geforce GTX670 4GB SLI - 320.14 beta driver
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Feb 26, 2013, 12:51 PM	#436
Whitestar Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 33 (0.39/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	I'm have no experience with SLI, so bear with me ... I don't really understand why modded drivers are necessary. In the SLI FAQ I found this: "Q: Can I mix and match graphics cards from different manufacturers? A: Using 180 or later graphics drivers, NVIDIA graphics cards from different manufacturers can be used together in an SLI configuration. For example, a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer ABC can be matched with a GeForce XXXGT from manufacturer XYZ." Can someone help a noob understand? (I didn't read the whole thread)