MSI(Nvidia) GeForce GTX 970 still capable


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This graphic card is still can handle any games!
For $50 used on EBay can’t beat it.

I have two of them but I only use one. How do I install and run both of them. My dell T7500 have plenty slots to install both but how to how to use them both with one monitor?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Wind 11 Pro 24H2 (Dev Channel)/23H2Beta (offline)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL T7500
    CPU
    2 Intel Xeon 5680
    Memory
    120 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI(Nvidia) GeForce GTX 970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2719DGF
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 (155Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 2TB 870 (24H2 Device)
    Samsung 1TB 860 (23H2 Beta)
    PSU
    Dell 1100W
    Antivirus
    Premium Malwarebyte, AdwCleaner (Malwarebyte)
This graphic card is still can handle any games!
For $50 used on EBay can’t beat it.

I have two of them but I only use one. How do I install and run both of them. My dell T7500 have plenty slots to install both but how to how to use them both with one monitor?
Can you tell me how because my 2070super cant lol. Youll need an SLI bridge assuming everything else is ready to roll
 

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System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    10700k@5.2
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Gaming X Z490
    Memory
    Viper Steelseries 32gb@ 3600mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte 2070 Super 8GB, +200 core + 600 memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 4k HDR, Two 1080p Benq and Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160/2560x1440/1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Adata XPG SX8200 PRO 1tb
    Samsung EVO 870 500GB
    PSU
    Corsair RX 650
    Case
    NZXT h510
    Cooling
    CM HYPER 212 RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer Ornata Chroma
    Mouse
    Steelseries Rival 710
This graphic card is still can handle any games!
not sure what your smoking but that isn't true.

Most games need a high amount of vram now.

It was a good card in it's day but it is not valid anymore if you want to play anything new.
 

My Computers

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
  • Operating System
    Chrome OS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
not sure what your smoking but that isn't true.

Most games need a high amount of vram now.

It was a good card in it's day but it is not valid anymore if you want to play anything new.
$50 vs $1,000 can’t beat that!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Wind 11 Pro 24H2 (Dev Channel)/23H2Beta (offline)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL T7500
    CPU
    2 Intel Xeon 5680
    Memory
    120 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI(Nvidia) GeForce GTX 970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2719DGF
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 (155Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 2TB 870 (24H2 Device)
    Samsung 1TB 860 (23H2 Beta)
    PSU
    Dell 1100W
    Antivirus
    Premium Malwarebyte, AdwCleaner (Malwarebyte)
This graphic card is still can handle any games!
For $50 used on EBay can’t beat it.

I have two of them but I only use one. How do I install and run both of them. My dell T7500 have plenty slots to install both but how to how to use them both with one monitor?
The 970 supports the old SLI (scalable link interface). To use it, you have two cards in nearby PCI-E X16 slots, and connect the two cards using a bridge cable. You should be able to get one of those on eBay. Be sure to get the right one.

SLI is essentially dead. nVidia doesn't offer it on newer GPUs.

It increases the available GPU computing power for gaming. What it doesn't do is increase available VRAM. The same textures are written to both cards, so the available VRAM is effectively that of a single card.

(Historical note: SLI was originally developed by the late, lamented 3dfx. 3dfx made 3D accelerator cards. For them, it meant scan line interleaving. Each card generated half the scan lines. nVidia bought the name when 3dfx folded, but they don't use similar tech.)

A few years ago, I got a check from nVidia as part of the class action settlement regarding VRAM of the 970. It was advertised as a 4GB card. It was essentially a 3.5GB card, though. (I wouldn't have sued over that, personally.)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 26100.3025
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Amd Threadripper 7970X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D
    Memory
    128GB (4 X 32) G.Skill DDR5 6400 (RDIMM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC
    Sound Card
    none (USB to speakers), Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27E1N8900 OLED
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Crucial T700 2TB M.2 NVME SSD
    WD 4TB Blue SATA SSD
    Seagate 18TB IronWolf Pro
    PSU
    BeQuiet! Straight Power 12 1500W
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo XL
    Cooling
    SilverStone Technology XE360-TR5, with 3 Phanteks T30 fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech K120 (wired)
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
    Internet Speed
    2000/300 Mbps (down/up)
  • Operating System
    windows 11 26100.3025
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Intel I9-13900K
    Motherboard
    Asus RoG Strix Z690-E
    Memory
    64GB G.Skill DDR5-6000
    Graphics card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 3090 ti
    Sound Card
    built in Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA329C
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB
    8TB Seagate Ironwolf
    4TB Seagate Ironwolf
    PSU
    eVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
    Keyboard
    Logitech K120 (wired)

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 26100.3025
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Amd Threadripper 7970X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D
    Memory
    128GB (4 X 32) G.Skill DDR5 6400 (RDIMM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC
    Sound Card
    none (USB to speakers), Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27E1N8900 OLED
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Crucial T700 2TB M.2 NVME SSD
    WD 4TB Blue SATA SSD
    Seagate 18TB IronWolf Pro
    PSU
    BeQuiet! Straight Power 12 1500W
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo XL
    Cooling
    SilverStone Technology XE360-TR5, with 3 Phanteks T30 fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech K120 (wired)
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
    Internet Speed
    2000/300 Mbps (down/up)
  • Operating System
    windows 11 26100.3025
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Intel I9-13900K
    Motherboard
    Asus RoG Strix Z690-E
    Memory
    64GB G.Skill DDR5-6000
    Graphics card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 3090 ti
    Sound Card
    built in Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA329C
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB
    8TB Seagate Ironwolf
    4TB Seagate Ironwolf
    PSU
    eVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
    Keyboard
    Logitech K120 (wired)
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