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Is it possible to have two graphics cards, running one at a time?

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2_of_8   10-05-2008 at 07:01:31 AM

Hello. I'm wondering if it's possible to have two graphics installed in a desktop computer, but picking which one to use? I don't think I'd actually try to do this, but it's an interesting question for me and I haven't found the answer in my Googles. Basically, I'd have one high-powered card for gaming, and a really simple one that uses less energy (I think?) and doesn't heat up, used for browsing and everything else. So, could it be done?

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krazyk12   10-05-2008 at 07:17:01 AM
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kinda.

HybridPower™ from nvidia. uses your main gpu during gaming etc.

then turns the gpu off and uses onboard for browsing etc.

but i dont think thats what you want..

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2_of_8   10-05-2008 at 07:20:28 AM
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Yeah, it looks cool but not what I'm thinking of. I already have a nice[enough] graphics card.

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Well, silly me. My graphics card has HybridPower! Hahaa. Wow. Ok, next time I'm at my computer I'll install that and see how it does. Thank you, krazyk12.

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spathotan   10-05-2008 at 07:43:35 AM
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It will only work with certain nvidia chipsets. And the only ones it works with are the motherboards you wouldnt use for a serious gaming machine. Aka MicroATX chipsets like the NForce 7000's.


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2_of_8   10-05-2008 at 07:50:46 AM
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Ah ok. I'll see how it goes. I have a 8800GT.

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