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Using two GPU's and one monitor

teknology9

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Using two GPU's and one monitor
« on: September 20, 2011, 03:01:53 pm »
Hello All,

Is there a way of having 2 GPU's, not in crossfire, in a PC linked to one monitor enabling you to switch from one graphics card for games and then the other for design applications?


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Re: Using two GPU's and one monitor
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2011, 06:35:54 pm »

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teknology9

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Re: Using two GPU's and one monitor
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2011, 08:23:02 pm »
Hello Alan,

Thanks for that, is getting clearer now!!! I was looking at this card merely out of interest of course.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-ati-firepro-v4800-pci-e-20-(x16)-gddr5-2-x-display-port-1-x-dl-dvi


But looking at the Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop Tech specs it might be a bit OTT.

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Re: Using two GPU's and one monitor
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2011, 12:23:25 am »
Hello Alan,

Thanks for that, is getting clearer now!!! I was looking at this card merely out of interest of course.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-ati-firepro-v4800-pci-e-20-(x16)-gddr5-2-x-display-port-1-x-dl-dvi


But looking at the Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop Tech specs it might be a bit OTT.

Cheers,

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Re: Using two GPU's and one monitor
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2011, 08:09:47 am »
I used to do the same a few years ago. Back then it was easier as the monitor, an Iiyama CRT, had two switchable inputs so I could just switch between them depending on the input I wanted to use.
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teknology9

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Re: Using two GPU's and one monitor
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2011, 08:51:03 am »
Hi Allan,


Yeah.......that's what I thought............I think I'll order 3 just for good measure!!! ;D


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