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    Verify nVidia Engaged on R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by cjoshuav, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. cjoshuav

    cjoshuav Notebook Geek

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    So I've gotten my shiny new R3, wiped and re-installed the OS with all the latest drivers, and I'm ready to start playing some games. Is there a way to verify (taskbar icon or some such?) that the nVidia card is engaged while I'm playing?
     
    cjoshuav, Nov 13, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Yes. Go to the Nvidia Control Panel. Under the Desktop Menu (2 to the right of File Menu) click "Display GPU activity icon in Notification Area."
     
    DeeVu, Nov 13, 2011
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    cjoshuav Notebook Geek

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    Sweet! That's exactly what I need!
     
    cjoshuav, Nov 14, 2011
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