- Mar 20, 2017
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I've explored using both motherboard graphics and GPU graphics for a dual monitor set up; one monitor would be connected to each. I've seen many people say it's possible but a few people have said that it is bad to do or is not recommended. The people who say this however don't really give a reason much beyond "it's easier to plug them both into the same thing."
Is there any real reason other than the ease of set up? Is there any real benefit to doing this or not doing it? My rationalization is that it will put no added strain on the GPU as the motherboard graphics are taking the load of the second monitor (although I'm sure there is more to it than that). It would be nice to have the GPU connected to my gaming monitor for games while having the second monitor connected to the MoBo graphics so I could have up a chatroom or Discord or whatever I might need for streaming. Would like to go into setting up my second monitor (when it arrives) with the right knowledge
Relevant PC specs:
-EVGA GTX 1050 Ti SC
-ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/AC
-Intel i7 6700K
-Nothing is being overclocked
Is there any real reason other than the ease of set up? Is there any real benefit to doing this or not doing it? My rationalization is that it will put no added strain on the GPU as the motherboard graphics are taking the load of the second monitor (although I'm sure there is more to it than that). It would be nice to have the GPU connected to my gaming monitor for games while having the second monitor connected to the MoBo graphics so I could have up a chatroom or Discord or whatever I might need for streaming. Would like to go into setting up my second monitor (when it arrives) with the right knowledge
Relevant PC specs:
-EVGA GTX 1050 Ti SC
-ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/AC
-Intel i7 6700K
-Nothing is being overclocked
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