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    Is it possible to change between integrated and dedicated graphics?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by guaschibo!, Apr 13, 2006.

  1. guaschibo!

    guaschibo! Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've heard somewhere about a guy using the integrated graphics on his laptop for surfing, typing etc, and "activating" his dedicated more power-hungry gpu only when he needed it. Is this possible? how could i do this?
    Thank you.
     
    guaschibo!, Apr 13, 2006
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I can do it on my Uniwill based Prestigio laptop. Check my sig.

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Apr 13, 2006
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    There are quite a lot noebooks based on Ikovac's chasis, including AW's m5500 series, rock's Pegasus 650 etc.
     
    Ice-Tea, Apr 13, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not all laptops are capable of doing this. Only laptops which come with this feature are capable of switching between GPU's.

    None of the Acer's currently on sale are capable of doing this. So, if you have an Acer it is not possible.
     
    miner, Apr 13, 2006
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