Question Using only 1 of the 2 graphics cards ?

[XYZed]

Hi Everyone!

My aim is to reduce the power consumption and heat production of my PC. I want to install 2 graphics cards.
I have an old card and I'd like to buy a newer, better one which consumes more power and produces more heat. For non-CAD work, I'd use the old card and power off the new one, and vice versa. Is this possible?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DSzymborski]

Unless you have an edge case, this will do nothing to advance your goal. Only during intensive use do the differences in power/heat become significant.

 

[zinkles]

Hi Everyone!

My aim is to reduce the power consumption and heat production of my PC. I want to install 2 graphics cards.
I have an old card and I'd like to buy a newer, better one which consumes more power and produces more heat. For non-CAD work, I'd use the old card and power off the new one, and vice versa. Is this possible?

Thanks in advance!

the newer one will actually be more efficient, thus consuming less power. it will also be powerful enough for your tasks as well. it uses its full power and makes heat only when its pushed, and when you're not doing CAD work, it wont make much heat and will run efficiently as well.

 

[Moonstick2]

Echoing the above. My current card often doesn't even run its fans when doing desktop work, it uses so little power.