SLI 2 different models

[Souma]

Hi,

I'm curious if SLI can be done with same brand/manufacturer but different model (GTX 980 + GTX 1070)?

Pardon for the noob question.

[Arne_Saknussemm]

SLI can be done within same model....but different brand...for example an EVGA stock 980 could be SLId with an overclocked strix model 980...if both have same memory amount.

Different generations are generally not able to run in SLI. (it is possible sometimes with specially tricked out drivers but this is fringe stuff and voids warranties etc)

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/sli-with-different-cards.158907/

[Nate152]

Hi Souma

Yeah as Arne says as long as the gpu's are the same model and have the same amount of Vram you can do it, unfortunately a 980 won't work with a 1070.

[Morbeious]

Also be careful on card sizes.. you wont be able to use some of the new High Bandwidth if the cards are bigger/smaller that each other, you will be stuck with using the old style ribbon connectors..