Changing video cards mid-WU

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Message 29288 - Posted: 30 Mar 2013, 17:28:04 UTC

I've got a long WU in progress, and am looking at replacing my video card today (550TI -> 650TI). Is there a risk of losing the WU if I swap them before completion, or should I let it finish (around 2300 UTC)?
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Message 29290 - Posted: 30 Mar 2013, 19:31:28 UTC - in response to Message 29288.  
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Yes, there is a risk it will fail. I suggest you let it finish.
I would also suggest a clean install of the driver.
There probably won't be a massive difference in performance between the two cards.
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Message 29292 - Posted: 31 Mar 2013, 1:31:45 UTC - in response to Message 29290.  

It's running faster, and cooler. That's a win for me.
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