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    Which graphics card is running?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Triggzo, May 20, 2012.

  1. Triggzo

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    Hello, I just recently got the M17x R4 with the 7970m and I had a question about knowing which graphics card is running. I only have been playing Diablo 3, but for some reason I don't think the 7970m is running. Is there a program I can use to check this, or a setting to make it so only that graphics card is working and not the Intel HD 4000?

    Thank you,

    A newly registered notebookreview member :p
     
    Triggzo, May 20, 2012
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    i7 M18x Notebook Geek

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    It is a very odd setup between the 7970 and igpu. Most games recognize the igpu but in actual game play it runs off the 7970. I know this because I can play all the games I have on ultra settings without issue.
     
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    Alright, thanks for your answer. It must be Diablo 3 because after a minute the lag goes away, and I have everything on max including shadows and its running perfectly smooth.

    Also another question? Do you know what your average temps are for idling?
     
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    lag in diablo is due to servers
     
    i7 M18x, May 21, 2012
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