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Question

CPU/GPU compatibility

Dec 24, 2015 7:31AM PST

Can you tell me is it possible to achieve dual graphics with SAPPHIRE 11229-05-20G R7 250X 2GB GDDR5 Vapor-X GHz Edition PCIE and AMD A10-7870K on MSI FM2-A85XA-G65 ?
Thanks

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It looks like some have done that.
Dec 24, 2015 8:59AM PST

But it was too much work and prone to failure. I'd forget the GPU in the APU for this round.

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Yes but
Dec 24, 2015 9:02AM PST

It will run at the speed of the slowest part.
Meaning your igp.

What that means is you will throttle the 250x.

Test it both ways the 250x alone and dual graphics.

https://community.amd.com/thread/182984

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Great answer.
Dec 24, 2015 12:20PM PST

+1 for "bob b"