Two Graphics cards?

[darkwolf1990]

Hey,

I currently have a XFX ATI HD 5870 installed into my machine but it can only have two screens connected in a hdmi-dvi config. I added a second screen to my setup and additionaly added a small Nvidia 7500 le into another PCI-E slot. I ran 3D Mark 11 and selected my 5870 to bench, which gave me an incredibly low score of around 800 on extreme.

So then I tried removing my 7500 le from the system, obviously this stops me from using my third screen. After it was removed I re-tested and got over 1600 or so, is this a bug?

My question is does my 7500 le used for a separate screen, hinder and bottleneck my hd 5870?

Thanks,

Darkwolf

 

[darkwolf1990]

I've just received the 7950 today to replace my 5870. Is it possible to be able to use a dvi/hdmi/mini-display port all at once? I've read that some ATI cards have specific configurations.

 

[darkwolf1990]

Thanks for your help dude, much appreciated. Can't believe I didn't think of an adapter as well I've order a DVI to Mini-display port cable, as I seem to lack DVI cables atm.

 

[darkwolf1990]

Thanks guys, I've just placed an order for both the xfx active adaptor and the DVI cable. Should Arrive tomorrow hopefully