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    A stupid video card question

    All the back and forth between nVideo and ATI has left me more than confused.

    However, my question is this - can you run BOTH cards on the same box? I have two PCI-e video slots and I am wondering if I can run both ATI AND nVidea cards together...well, maybe not at the same time, but switching back and forth...or in a dual monitor setup...?

    Thoughts?

    Anyone done this? Did it work?
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    Re: A stupid video card question

    no

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    Re: A stupid video card question

    Not really. Conflicting drivers n such.

    If you have a dual boot linux and windows, ati should be fine. if you're running nothing but linux, nvidia is your best option.

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    Re: A stupid video card question

    Quote Originally Posted by drooze View Post
    no
    Thank you for that well thought out and completely insightful answer.
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    Re: A stupid video card question

    Quote Originally Posted by Blu Fox View Post
    Not really. Conflicting drivers n such.

    If you have a dual boot linux and windows, ati should be fine. if you're running nothing but linux, nvidia is your best option.
    Thanks. That is what I was looking for.
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    Re: A stupid video card question

    Quote Originally Posted by drooze View Post
    no
    +1

    Your bios will probably take the first PCI-e card as your main video card.

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