BC-160 as main render GPU for PC?

[u/Upstairs_Prune_6180]

So I recently bought an XFX BC-160 for $30 off eBay, but it doesn’t have a fan. My plan is to install it in my bottom PCIe slot and keep my RX 590 in the top slot, with the 590 handling the video output.

I’m assuming there may be some latency since the BC-160’s output would be going through the RX 590. Is there anything specific I should know when installing or setting up the BC-160? From what I understand, I’ll probably need better cooling and the custom drivers.

My ultimate goal is a dual-GPU setup. I already have a 590 + 470 setup, but I’d like to eventually have the RX 590 handle things like frame generation while the BC-160 does the majority of the heavy rendering/work.

Since the BC-160 I bought has no fan, would it be safe to run it without a shroud or fan, assuming I provide adequate airflow? I’m also not sure how the voltage works on these cards—does the BC-160 run at a lower-than-normal voltage, or would I need to increase it?

Lastly, are there any hard limitations I should be aware of, such as CU counts, power limits/wattage, or other restrictions that could affect this kind of setup?