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    Using only one graphic card ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Worp, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. Worp

    Worp Newbie

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    Hi everybody , I just wanted to know if it was possible to use only one
    GTX 280M when you have Sli of GTX 280m X 2 , and how can we disable one of them .

    Thanks :D
     
    Worp, Jul 16, 2010
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    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    The best way is to go into device manager and disable one of the cards there. Only after SLI is disabled in the nvidia control manager. I would advise against this however, if you're looking to save some juice, since you should be on the IGP if on battery, and the cards run at a very slow speed in 2d desktop mode anyway.
     
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