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    Second GPU to Display to Second LCD?

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by HTWingNut, Mar 3, 2016.

  1. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Is it a smart move to add a second GPU to output to a second LCD? I have dual 3440x1440 displays. One is a G-sync Acer Predator X34 hooked up to a 980 Ti. I have some issues getting G-sync working properly if I hook up a second non G-sync display. Second display will be only for desktop work and no gaming. So I was considering hooking up a second GPU just to display desktop / video stuff on the second display. Is this fairly simple to set up? Or am I asking too much?

    Something like a GTX 950.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 3, 2016
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  2. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Can you just use CPU's iGP... Oh wait, never mind...

    Anyway, don't you have some old GPU laying around somewhere? Why won't you pop it in and see how it goes and then take it from there.
     
    killkenny1, Mar 4, 2016
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  3. HTWingNut

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    Nope. Got rid of most stuff in my move. But I'm sure I could find something.

    Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 4, 2016
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  4. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @HTWingNut you can grab a USB 3.0 to HDMI dongle if you want it reusable.
     
    Starlight5, Mar 5, 2016
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