F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Looking for a CPU-to-GPU upgrade? Consider options that fit your system and goals.

Looking for a CPU-to-GPU upgrade? Consider options that fit your system and goals.

Looking for a CPU-to-GPU upgrade? Consider options that fit your system and goals.

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HeroEverGreen
Junior Member
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06-13-2016, 09:16 AM
#1
I don’t see the code or context—could you share more details? Then I can help disable CPU features on an IGPU and suggest moving it to an external card.
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HeroEverGreen
06-13-2016, 09:16 AM #1

I don’t see the code or context—could you share more details? Then I can help disable CPU features on an IGPU and suggest moving it to an external card.

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lefi70
Junior Member
39
06-14-2016, 11:01 AM
#2
There's literally no reason to do that but i's also not possible.
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lefi70
06-14-2016, 11:01 AM #2

There's literally no reason to do that but i's also not possible.

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Patrions_
Member
216
06-18-2016, 12:45 AM
#3
I've never heard of such a thing. But why would you even want to do this in the first place?
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Patrions_
06-18-2016, 12:45 AM #3

I've never heard of such a thing. But why would you even want to do this in the first place?

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gator_down
Junior Member
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06-25-2016, 11:22 AM
#4
You might be able to run graphics commands on your CPU, but it's not necessary or useful.
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gator_down
06-25-2016, 11:22 AM #4

You might be able to run graphics commands on your CPU, but it's not necessary or useful.

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BolaGatito
Junior Member
47
06-25-2016, 03:23 PM
#5
No.
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BolaGatito
06-25-2016, 03:23 PM #5

No.

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LifeToShow
Junior Member
8
06-29-2016, 10:53 AM
#6
Welcome to the forums!!! Is it possible, sure! I don't see the purpose if your trying to get a graphics card due to the current graphics card shortage.
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LifeToShow
06-29-2016, 10:53 AM #6

Welcome to the forums!!! Is it possible, sure! I don't see the purpose if your trying to get a graphics card due to the current graphics card shortage.

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JorgeSancho
Member
227
06-29-2016, 11:56 AM
#7
It's possible to run a CPU for GPU workloads, but performance would likely drop significantly—possibly even worse than an integrated graphics solution. This is mainly due to the fundamental differences in how CPUs and GPUs are built.
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JorgeSancho
06-29-2016, 11:56 AM #7

It's possible to run a CPU for GPU workloads, but performance would likely drop significantly—possibly even worse than an integrated graphics solution. This is mainly due to the fundamental differences in how CPUs and GPUs are built.

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WolfRainAli
Junior Member
5
06-29-2016, 12:12 PM
#8
I've already attempted to circumvent these restrictions using unusual adapters. Just remember, it's not worth it—just accept that it won't work and invest in what you really need. For instance, my Chromebook only had one monitor, so I thought a VGA splitter would help, but it only mirrored one external display while causing ghosting and other issues. I lost $20 on that. In short, avoid such adapters and don't waste money chasing alternatives when it's clearly not feasible. Understanding you're trying to save is good, but sometimes spending a bit is necessary.
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WolfRainAli
06-29-2016, 12:12 PM #8

I've already attempted to circumvent these restrictions using unusual adapters. Just remember, it's not worth it—just accept that it won't work and invest in what you really need. For instance, my Chromebook only had one monitor, so I thought a VGA splitter would help, but it only mirrored one external display while causing ghosting and other issues. I lost $20 on that. In short, avoid such adapters and don't waste money chasing alternatives when it's clearly not feasible. Understanding you're trying to save is good, but sometimes spending a bit is necessary.