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    Cannot Switch M17x R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ikarah, Jul 5, 2011.

  1. ikarah

    ikarah Notebook Consultant

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    When I try to switch graphics card I get this message "This button does not do anything." Why is that? I heard that the m17x r3 should have an integrated intel gfx card inside it. I have it with the nvidia 460M.
     
    ikarah, Jul 5, 2011
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  2. Lanscaper

    Lanscaper Notebook Consultant

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    As I understand it if you have the 120hz (3D) monitor you have no option to switch

    Otherwise if you use the 460M with the 60hz monitor it uses optimus and you can not manually switch.


    Think that is how it is
     
    Lanscaper, Jul 5, 2011
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