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How do I turn off Nvidia SLI?

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James Austin

Updated on March 13, 2026

How do I turn off Nvidia SLI?

In Windows, search for and open NVIDIA Control Panel. Click 3D Settings from the task list, then select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the SLI configuration area, click Disable SLI. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel, and restart the computer.

Does NVIDIA support SLI?

NVIDIA SLI technology links multiple GeForce GPUs together for dramatically improved graphics performance. With over 1,000 supported applications and used by over 94% of multi-GPU PCs on Steam, SLI is the technology of choice for gamers who demand the very best.

What does SLI mean for graphics cards?

Scalable Link Interface
(Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA graphics cards together for faster rendering on one or two monitors. Such cards come with an SLI connector that connects one card to the other.

Is NVIDIA killing SLI?

In a surprising turn of events, Nvidia today announced that it’s completely killed its current model of SLI, which lets your system run more than one Nvidia graphics cards simultaneously for greater performance.

Can I turn SLI off?

How do you tell if SLI is enabled?

To verify that NVIDIA SLI is enabled and working. From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under 3D Settings, select Set SLI configuration. From the menu bar, click 3D Settings, then click the drop-down menu item Show SLI Visual Indicator.

Can you run 2 GPUs without SLI?

Yes, you can run dual non-SLI or crossfire graphics cards. They don’t even have to be both Nvidia or both AMD to work. You can even run both integrated graphics and a discreet graphics card together in a non-SLI or non-Crossfire configuration. What you CAN’T do is use them BOTH for gaming.

What replaced SLI?

Scalable Link Interface

ManufacturerNvidia
TypeMulti-GPU technology
Release date2004
PredecessorScan-Line Interleave
SuccessorNVLink

Is SLI worth it 2021?

So, for gaming, dual graphics card setups are definitely not worth the money. So, if you’re gaming, having an SLI setup doesn’t make any sense. It’s extremely expensive, lacks support both from developers and Nvidia/AMD, with most games not even working with SLI setups.

Is SLI good for gaming?

The main reason why SLI and CrossFire exist it to help users get more performance in scenarios where even the most powerful single GPU setup won’t cut it. 2-Way SLI scaling on the GTX 1080 shows significant performance increases on a 4K monitor. And, that, really, is where multi-GPU configurations come into play.

How do I disable dual graphics?

Game performance on laptops with AMD Dual Graphics

  1. Right-click on the Desktop to open “AMD Catalyst Control Center” or find it in windows Control Panel.
  2. From “Performance” tab go to “AMD Radeon Dual Graphics”
  3. Choose “Disable AMD Dual Graphics”.
  4. Save the changes by pressing “Apply”.

How do I disable 3D or SLI stereo?

Here’s how: Simply open the Nvidia Control Panel, select “Set Up Stereoscopic 3D,” and uncheck the “Enable Stereoscopic 3D” box.