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    VGA Passthrough

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by skullassfreak, Oct 31, 2013.

  1. skullassfreak

    skullassfreak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently started reading up on some bare metal virtualization (via Xen Hypervisor). I wanted to run linux primarily on my new laptop but i dont think i can sacrifice gaming and my work will require me to use some windows only application. This is where Xen came in by letting me have 2/3 separate OSs depending on my needs. My only qualm, the GT750m in the xps 15 i just ordered (~$1950 after 15% discount) is not supported for vga passthough. Should I cancel my order and get the M3800 which may have this support and pay a bunch more? or should i try to install the k1100 driver on top of the 750m and hope that works? or do you guys have a better idea than any of those?
     
    skullassfreak, Oct 31, 2013
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  2. parawizard

    parawizard Notebook Consultant

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    Its quite a bit of work to have all that set up and be able to use it isn't it? I am not sure if any of the nvidia mobile cards are supported or not. You will likely have to patch Xen with support for either of those cards.
     
    parawizard, Nov 22, 2013
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