Back to Hybrid PhysX systems: new benchmarks
It seems that today Hybrid ATI+NV PhysX systems (ATI GPU for graphics, Nvidia GPU for PhysX) are even more popular than Ageia PPUs in their time. Not officially supported (and chased) by Nvidia, such configurations are possible using custom patch.
This time, our colleagues from PCgamesHardware.de have published results of Hybrid PhysX tests in Batman: Arkham Asylum built-in benchmark.
To built a Hybrid PhysX System, you’ll need mobo with two PCI-E slots (regardless to SLI/Crossife support; PCI-Ex8/x4 is enough for PhysX), appropriate Nvidia GPU (something like 9600/GT240), Win XP/Win 7 OS and PhysX mod 1.02, which you can download here.
Installation instructions – Link#1 | Link#2 | Link#3 (Please note that most of them refer to old PhysX mod 1.01 – use 1.02 mod instead, download link above) | Link#4 | Link#5 (video guide) | Link#6 (Italian video guide) | Link#7 | Link#8 (detailed) <- it’s recommended to start from newer links.
What about Nivida 8800GTX and 480GTX, will this hybrid combo work?
I am getting the GTX480 very soon. I currently have a 8800GTX, what kind of driver and setting will I need?
system
GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD7 X58
Inno3D Nvidia GTX480
Intel Core i7 930
Kingston Hyper-X DDR-3 2000MHz 6G·
Cooler Master UCP900 Ultimate 900W
Win 7 64 bit
Regards
AL
leecka (QUOTE)
leecka
15 Apr 10 at 5:37 pm
leecka
What about Nivida 8800GTX and 480GTX, will this hybrid combo work?
Yes, such setups are officially supported by Nvidia.
All you need is to install latest graphics driver, and then you’ll be able to choose what GPU to use for PhysX via Nv. Control Panel
Zogrim (QUOTE)
Zogrim
15 Apr 10 at 6:55 pm