Disabling one GPU out of two

fkgomez

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Hello, I have two GPUs for 3d rendering. one gtx 1070 and one gtx 1080 not in sli because gpu rendering does not need sli or the cards to be the same.

I also like to play games, is there a way to disable one gpu temporarily so I can play games. and the re activate it when i'm rendering?
 
Solution
Try this:
1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
2. Select Manage 3D Settings under 3D Settings.
3. Click on the Program Settings tab and select the program you want to choose a graphics card for from the drop down list.
4. Now select the 'preferred graphics processor' in the drop down list (you can see what the automatic option is listed as global setting).
Try this:
1. Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
2. Select Manage 3D Settings under 3D Settings.
3. Click on the Program Settings tab and select the program you want to choose a graphics card for from the drop down list.
4. Now select the 'preferred graphics processor' in the drop down list (you can see what the automatic option is listed as global setting).
 
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