What is SLI in PCS?

(Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA graphics cards together for faster rendering on one or two monitors. Such cards come with an SLI connector that connects one card to the other.

Do I need SLI?

SLI is beneficial when you run games at very high resolution. If you run at 1280×1024 or less, you won’t see much benefit from 2 cards. Also, a single high-end fast card is most of the time better than 2 cards in SLI or Crossfire of a slower version.

Do you need SLI to run 2 cards?

Yes, you can run dual non-SLI or crossfire graphics cards. They don’t even have to be both Nvidia or both AMD to work.

How do I enable SLI on Windows 10 for gaming?

Install the driver for the graphics cards. Right-click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.

How do I connect two graphics cards using SLI?

Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge interconnect to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Connect the auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics cards when necessary

What should you look for when buying a pre-built gaming PC?

Performance should always be the first thing you look at when picking out a pre-built gaming PC. This is less of an issue if you’re buying a pre-configured system like the Alienware Aurora R8, which will have tiered configurations that are optimized to get the most out of the included hardware.

What specs do I need to build a gaming PC?

As far as a good baseline of specs to look for, Sebastian recommends starting with a modern quad-core CPU (such as an AMD Ryzen 3 or Intel Core i3), at least 16GB of RAM, and an AMD Radeon 5700 or Nvidia GeForce 1660 Super for your graphics card.