Agree you must have other problems. With a X58 board you shouldn't need a patch to use sli with that card.
My GTX295 ran in X48 platform without a patch.
Use GPUZ to check if both cards are showing "one could be dead?"
Get the latest drive installed without any patches.
Might have to...
Run HWBOT Heaven Benchmark (DX11) bench with that single card.
Here are my scores w/ 26k @ 4.2Ghz with Dual GTX480's in SLi.
HWbot 2611.0
I have some other test if you'd like to compare those, like 3d06, 3d03 & 3do1SE.
I second that! I still follow the thread even tho I have X58 & now P67 motherboards.
I still use the patch in benching for my older systems & for Forum Wars this year.
Has some pretty awesome scores at that for such a older rig. Ran a X48DQ6 paired with a couple GTX480's. ;)...
Yes I would say you have it done correct. :)
Yes to the other question as well.
Have fun gaming & try some benchmarks, maybe post some scores without & with sil enabled. ;)
Helps to know what OS & system spec you used.
It can be added to the database & will help others.
It would be nice if everyone would include these when they post it works.
Thanks.
If W7 OS make sure UAC is turned off.
Click Start in coner in search type UAC, click the link it shows, slide down to never notify.
If this is not done already it will probably fix your problems.