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Run multiple boot options through a dedicated switch.

Run multiple boot options through a dedicated switch.

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09-11-2023, 03:26 PM
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I've been considering the steam OS options and how some people prefer dual booting or tri booting their systems. Imagine a switch built into the 5.25 bezel bay that lets you select your operating system directly through buttons or switches, bypassing the boot screen. Instead of picking one at startup, you'd control your choice with hardware controls. Would you rather have multiple operating systems installed on one disc or spread across several? This isn't something for everyday users—it's more suited to high-end enthusiasts who want top-tier performance. As tech evolves, maybe we could design a system that lets you switch GPUs at a single button press across different PCI slots. Think of mixing configurations: one GeForce, one Radeon, one Quadro, and one FirePro all in one setup. This isn't practical for most people, but it could impress those who value flexibility. What do you think? Would you be interested in seeing a hardware piece that lets you pick your boot partition or drive? Would you like to view a PCI slot controller for a 5.25 bay, even a slim version?
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xXAlpha_alexXx
09-11-2023, 03:26 PM #1

I've been considering the steam OS options and how some people prefer dual booting or tri booting their systems. Imagine a switch built into the 5.25 bezel bay that lets you select your operating system directly through buttons or switches, bypassing the boot screen. Instead of picking one at startup, you'd control your choice with hardware controls. Would you rather have multiple operating systems installed on one disc or spread across several? This isn't something for everyday users—it's more suited to high-end enthusiasts who want top-tier performance. As tech evolves, maybe we could design a system that lets you switch GPUs at a single button press across different PCI slots. Think of mixing configurations: one GeForce, one Radeon, one Quadro, and one FirePro all in one setup. This isn't practical for most people, but it could impress those who value flexibility. What do you think? Would you be interested in seeing a hardware piece that lets you pick your boot partition or drive? Would you like to view a PCI slot controller for a 5.25 bay, even a slim version?

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Droxus
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09-24-2023, 05:24 AM
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That's the approach, I reviewed it here:
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Droxus
09-24-2023, 05:24 AM #2

That's the approach, I reviewed it here:

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CataclysmAqua
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09-26-2023, 06:09 AM
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That would be pleasant.
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CataclysmAqua
09-26-2023, 06:09 AM #3

That would be pleasant.