Flex; what is it, and what is a Flex Card?

[Arya]

I've heard Flex mentioned a lot recently, but I don't know what it is or what implications it has for me as a gamer. I've also saw a player mention using their old GPU as a 'flex card' - I happen to have an old but strong GPU lying around, so naturally that caught my curiosity as well.

> What is Flex?
> What is a Flex Card?
> Would it be beneficial to use my old GPU as one? Do I even need one?

[Lord Flashheart]

Flex is an nvidia exclusive physics simulation. It is used in some games.
It can be demnding on your GPU.
If it causes issues with frame rates will depend on your computer & monitor.
It is possible to use a GPU specifiacally for flex if it helps. It is probably not worth it buying one specifically to use as a flex card.

I have gtx 1070 (graphics) + gtx 970 (flex/cuda/physx). It is for a 144 hz 1080p gsync monitor. The gtx 970 is the old card.

Right now I could just use the gtx 1070 for both but it has benefits.
It means I can up graphical effects like anti aliasing to make games look better with the flex load on the gtx 970.

Also I am looking to upgrade to a 2560 x 1080p gsync monitor at some point. The gtx 1070 will likely run around maximum in that situation. For flex games (which I like to play) then a dedicated card will be benefit for me.

[Lord Flashheart]

Okami eredeti hozzászólása:

BBL Rurdo eredeti hozzászólása:

Now its called FleX. Whats so big about?

Apparently it opens up new possibilities for cloth and fog physics. That's about it.

Looks like I'll be selling that old GPU.

It is actually a good system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHAip3rzttQ

[Arya]

I don't doubt that, what I do question is whether with a GTX1080 08G fitted I actually need a parallel Flex card.