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    What happen if one GPU is broken in SLI/CrossFire?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Flaick, Jan 9, 2015.

  1. Flaick

    Flaick Notebook Evangelist

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    Just curious. If one video card burns...

    1. Can i run with only one GPU?
    2. I must replace the broken one or have to replace both?
     
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    Joce21 Notebook Consultant

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    1. Can i run with only one GPU?

    Yes, you should simply put the working card in the primary slot and remove the defective one and the SLI/CrossFire cable.

    2. I must replace the broken one or have to replace both?

    Yon only have to replace the broken one with the same card model ofcourse.
     
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  3. Flaick

    Flaick Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks Joce.

    The SLI/CrossFire works always with all videogames? Or a game must be optimized? Let me explain: is there the possibility that a game runs only with one GPU cause it doesn't "see" the second one?
     
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    Some games don't work with CrossFire/SLI because they weren't made for that. You still can force CrossFire/SLI with a software, but the game may still not work properly.
    If you have a broken card, all your games will run with one GPU because your computer won't even detect your second card.
     
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    Ok thanks, it's clear :D
     
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