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    Dual set up = 2 single GPU's?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Andre56, Aug 26, 2010.

  1. Andre56

    Andre56 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all, sorry if I sound a bit dumb but basically I was just wondering if a dual GPU set up is just 2 single cards with a crossfire connector? I am looking to buy a card for my M15X but it says it is a dual card.
     
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    if you have the 5870 in the 15X you already have the biggest you can get. but in the 17X as well as some of the clevo machines etc you have 2 physical MXM GPU cards installed with a crossfire or SLI cable between them the difference between them is they have different Vbios in them one master one slave ( or parent/child )
     
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    No it's not an upgrade. I had a bad flash on mine but it should work for someone with a dual set up because they can reflash it so I'm going to sell mine cheap and get a new one. So basically it will fit in my system though, phisically it's just a single GPU right? Also if it is a slave it won't boot?
     
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    depends on the machine, the R2 will boot off the intel IGP so you can flash either card. but in older machines yes you cant see your boot if its a slave flash.
     
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    Well I would be running it on a M15X R2 (newest model M15X) so if your correct it should boot. However doesn't that mean it should boot now?
     
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    it should boot. go ask in the AW forums and see if ppl like Mandrake and Hemi can help you out.
     
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    I've already posted in the forum, I can't get it to start up .
     
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