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    How can I tell which graphics I am on?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Altuno, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Altuno

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    When pressing FN + F7, how can you tell which graphics you are currently on?
     
    Altuno, Aug 18, 2011
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    Open Catalyst Control Center under power click on the switch graphics. It will show up there.
    When on Intels a little icon shows up at the bottom right task bar.
     
    jwolf7722, Aug 18, 2011
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  3. Altuno

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    It doesnt seem to let me change it...

    It asks me which graphics card I wish to use, and I can click either one, but nothing happens, and it still says im using the power-saving GPU.
     
    Altuno, Aug 18, 2011
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    Close your programs and do it.
     
    Tapakidney, Aug 18, 2011
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    Yep, make sure the only thing running is the CCC. nothing else.
     
    Joe85, Aug 18, 2011
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