XPS 8940 .... Adding a second GPU?

Question

I have an XPS 8940 with a stock RTX 1660 Super and I've been trying to add another Dell branded 1660 Super using a rising in either the x1 or x4 PCIE slot, but the computer only boots to a Dell splash screen and nothing more. The second GPU has it's own power supply so it's not an overload situation and I have played around in the bios by disabling Secure Mode, etc. The bios *does* see the new card, 'VGA Compatible', I think, and it shows two Nvidia devices elsewhere, but it still won't boot. Does anyone know if it's possible? I'm stumped.

Thanks

RoHe · Answer

Think you answered your own question... Besides, x1 and x4 are likely too slow for a video card which uses x16, even if 2 GPUs were allowed.

Bronson22 · Answer

Thanks for the reply.  In the Setup and Specs manual it says:  'PCI-Express x1 (and x4) slot:  Connect a PCI-Express card such as *graphics*, audio, or network card to enhance the capabilities of your computer.' so adding a GPU should be a possibility.  As for the GPU in an x1, it was just for mining during downtime so it should be fine for that.

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