Dual GPU's

Shaolinfist · 05-16-2006, 07:48 AM

Hi forum! I have the Advent "ultimate gaming pc" which has dual GPU's, but I just realised that one of them is built into the motherboard??

They are both ATI Radeon X600 series, one built in and the other is PCI express. How can I find out if they are BOTH running? CAN they both run simultaneously?
Thanks for the help.

**Fox** · 05-16-2006, 10:27 AM

Integrated and PCI-E of the same card? I don't see how it would help. I suppose you could try disabling the second one in device manager and see if that causes a drop in performance with a benchmarking utility. I suppose it's theoretically possible, but I don't see how it would help much, since as soon as you upgrade to a different brand of video card, or even a different model of the same brand, I'm pretty sure that would negate any performance increase in that aspect. Assuming it's helping in the first place.

ebackhus · 05-16-2006, 11:53 AM

This is certianly a new concept to me! Can you tell us what the model is of your PC so we can get exact specs on it?

Indoril Nerevar · 05-16-2006, 04:18 PM

If they are both running, then the only possible reason I can see for it is for having multiple monitors. I doubt they would be running together for increased performance.

Shaolinfist · 05-17-2006, 08:29 AM

Ok thanks for the input people.

Fox I tried what you said and it got the exact same score! Im not sure exactly what the deal is but I am going to get in touch with pc world and find out *** they are doing?! Why would they sell a brand new pc with two graphics cards (exactly the same) and you can only use 1?! The motherboard btw is a MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7091. I am fuming as there is NO support on the MSI website, or anywhere else I can find for this MOBO!

Will probably get mad at someone from PC world and get a new one!
OK thanks again.
Phil

05-16-2006, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shaolinfist Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 56 OS: XP	Dual GPU's Hi forum! I have the Advent "ultimate gaming pc" which has dual GPU's, but I just realised that one of them is built into the motherboard?? They are both ATI Radeon X600 series, one built in and the other is PCI express. How can I find out if they are BOTH running? CAN they both run simultaneously? Thanks for the help. __________________ "Through reciting and reciting the Buddha’s name we attain perfect enlightenment; we eventually realize this that the phenomenal world is actually a creation of the mind." Wong Kiew Kit , Sukahavati: Western Paradise

05-16-2006, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Integrated and PCI-E of the same card? I don't see how it would help. I suppose you could try disabling the second one in device manager and see if that causes a drop in performance with a benchmarking utility. I suppose it's theoretically possible, but I don't see how it would help much, since as soon as you upgrade to a different brand of video card, or even a different model of the same brand, I'm pretty sure that would negate any performance increase in that aspect. Assuming it's helping in the first place. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

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Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	If they are both running, then the only possible reason I can see for it is for having multiple monitors. I doubt they would be running together for increased performance. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

05-17-2006, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shaolinfist Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 56 OS: XP	Ok thanks for the input people. Fox I tried what you said and it got the exact same score! Im not sure exactly what the deal is but I am going to get in touch with pc world and find out *** they are doing?! Why would they sell a brand new pc with two graphics cards (exactly the same) and you can only use 1?! The motherboard btw is a MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7091. I am fuming as there is NO support on the MSI website, or anywhere else I can find for this MOBO! Will probably get mad at someone from PC world and get a new one! OK thanks again. Phil __________________ "Through reciting and reciting the Buddha’s name we attain perfect enlightenment; we eventually realize this that the phenomenal world is actually a creation of the mind." Wong Kiew Kit , Sukahavati: Western Paradise