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    Graphics Amplifier with a different GPU brand.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Flaick, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. Flaick

    Flaick Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry for stupid question, but: is it possibile to use ad AMD GPU card into Graphics Amplifier while the laptop has an Nvidia one?
     
    Flaick, Jan 31, 2017
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    Yes. Same goes for an Nvidia GPU in the GA and an AMD GPU in the laptop.
     
    Game7a1, Jan 31, 2017
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  3. AnimalOZ

    AnimalOZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Correct. I believe the laptop will switch over and only use the GPU in the amp so doesn't matter if the cards are from the same manufacturer or not.


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    AnimalOZ, Mar 7, 2017
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  4. MSGaldenzi

    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    in my experience using an AMD graphics card actually worked better than Nvidia... Just throwing that out there.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Mar 11, 2017
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