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    How do you switch between Intel graphics and Nvida GPU(555M)?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by RoosterRed, May 3, 2011.

  1. RoosterRed

    RoosterRed ---"Laughing Man"---

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    Hey, silly question here but.....
    this is the first time I dealt with dual graphics on a laptop, and I have a stupid question:
    How do I know that the 555M is actually being used when I play SCII?
    Can I manually change from the Intel graphics, which (an educated guess) is in charge most of the time, but when I want to play a heavy graphics game, how do I know the that the GT555M is running the show?
    I know I should know, but senility is setting in and I forget :eek:
    any ideas?
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    It does it automatically.
     
  3. RoosterRed

    RoosterRed ---"Laughing Man"---

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    Yeah, I know it does it automatically....
    I was looking for a way to MANUALLY change it from Intel to Nvidia...
    Look, not looking for a war of the minds, just ideas.
    Do you know how?
    if not, move on.
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    Found, well actually was given the aswer on the L702x thread....

    Thanks Beertha!!!
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