Can you mine with AMD and NVIDIA on same motherboard?

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Can you mine with AMD and NVIDIA on same motherboard?

Generally speaking, you can run both NVIDIA and AMD cards on the same PC or rig. But keep in mind that you have to install two different drivers for both manufacturers and this is a potential stability issue that should be taken into consideration and avoided if possible.

Can motherboards support AMD and NVIDIA?

Yes, a NVIDIA video card will work on either an AMD or Intel based motherboard as long as the motherboard has the proper PCI slot.

Can my motherboard support 2 graphics cards?

Yes, but only if the Motherboard supports either of the SLI (Nvidia) or Crossfire (AMD) technologies. You must buy graphic cards that are compatible with either of those technologies in order to use them together on a compatible motherboard. More than 2 graphic cards can be used too if the motherboard supports it.

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How do I know if my motherboard can run 2 graphics cards?

Look for a MB that has 2 x PCIe X16 slots. Those are the slots that modern gfx cards slip into. But check the bandwidth. The PCIe X16 slots will be listed as X16, X16 or X16, X8 or X8, X8.

Can you run both Nvidia and AMD cards on the same PC?

Generally speaking, you can run both NVIDIA and AMD cards on the same PC or rig. But keep in mind that you have to install two different drivers for both manufacturers and this is a potential stability issue which should be taken into consideration and tried to avoid it if possible.

Are Nvidia GPUs compatible with Intel CPUs?

Nvidia GPUs are compatible with AMD CPUs and AMD GPUs are compatible with Intel CPUs. Funny you might think, but not really, why would you alienate a potential buyer. In fact, I have systems with both mixes as well as my office system that is both AMD CPU and dedicated AMD GPU.

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How to install Nvidia and AMD graphics cards?

Now comes the practical job or the process how to install the gpus. First install your AMD drivers and restart your computer two times, then after the second restart shut down the computer and remove the AMD gpu. After that install the NVidia graphics card on the second slot and install the Nvidia drivers.

Can you use two different cards on the same motherboard?

No, not at the same time as crossfire/SLI is only supported on 2 cards of the same type, eg gtx 1070/gtx1070. If you mean can you use nvidia/amd cards on the same motherboard but at different times, yes, GPUS can be put onto any motherboard with a pcix16 connector. Related QuestionsMore Answers Below.