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Does disabling SLI cut power to the second card?

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winrot   04-24-2008 at 06:44:35 AM

Hey folks. Quick questions. When I disable SLI in the control pannel (you know "do not use SLI technology" ) does the card still suck power and generate heat?

how "off" can it be while disabled?

Many thanks.

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   04-24-2008 at 09:22:04 AM
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Yep, it will be idling.

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Bronze Graphics badge jay2tall   04-24-2008 at 06:13:42 PM
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Disabling SLI just disables SLI and that is it. The card still has power but functions independently. If you are gaming with SLI off it won't use the 2nd card, but will stay powered and idle.

I think Nvidia is working on a hybrid technology which will turn OFF sli'ed cards, but that is in the works.

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