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    How can I tell if SLI is enabled?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Agatius, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. Agatius

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    Hello, I am the owner of an Alienware m9750, and I was wondering if there is someway that I can view whether or not my 2 graphics cards are in SLI mode. I am using the drivers that it came with, since those seem to be the most up to date for the mobile graphics line.

    I do not know how to see whether or not they are working in SLI, or what mode it is using, Split Frame Rendering, or Alternate Frame Rendering, I have checked the control panel, and I see no Nvidia Options. The only thing that I can currently view, is the Nvidia settings, and the nView Desktop Manager.

    I have tried running Dxdiag.exe and it shows that I am only using 1 Videocard, however I don't know if that is just a directX thing or not.

    Thanks!
     
    Agatius, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Macpod

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    im sure there is an easier way but why not just run 3dmark06. If you get around 5000 then its not in SLI
     
    Macpod, Oct 22, 2007
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    I dont have SLI Mobo but nhancer still detected SLI

    just run 3dmark06 anyway. its fun :D
     
    Macpod, Oct 22, 2007
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    Eh, I knew that you couldn't resist the urge to download it but I was just trying to get access to you PC... btw, nice porn collection. :D

    [​IMG]
     
    Dreamer, Oct 22, 2007
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    Never trust a geek. BTW that just what i have on my system HDD. You should see the vault
     
    Macpod, Oct 22, 2007
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  7. Agatius

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    For some reason, I do not have that Nvidia Control panel thing you just posted, I only have the NVIDIA Settings, and the Nview desktop manager, both of which do not have that 3D Settings option, or tell me whether or not my cards are in SLI, and what type of rendering mode they are using.
     
    Agatius, Oct 22, 2007
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