A way to utilize both GPUs in MacBook Pros?

I have the Mid-2010 15" MacBook Pro with 256mb Intel Integrated graphics chip along with 512mb nVidia graphics chip. Now Of course OSX has graphics switching built in to conserve power and if you install boot camp it defaults tot eh nVidia chip. But, I'm wondering if there is a way to use BOTH at the same time in OSX/Windows so I have 768mb of Graphics memory available to me. Is this possible?

asked Jul 23 '11 at 13:42

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I woudld say no because of the way each company handles graphics. If they were both Nvidia chips I believe it could be possible through SLI. But, I have no real knowledge on this because I do not own a Mac so I can strictly speak only about hardware.

answered Jul 23 '11 at 13:47

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