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    NVIDIA Problem with GAME

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by coolferry, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. coolferry

    coolferry Notebook Guru

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    Dear Friends,

    I have installed Need for Speed(TM) Hot Pursuit on my XPS 15 L502X. In graphics options inside game I see the display card as Intel HD 3000 and I do not see the nVIDIA. What to do? Help me guys!

    Thanks
     
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  2. Uruha

    Uruha Notebook Consultant

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    right click desktop>NVIDIA control panel>
    Manage 3D settings>find NFS in drop down menu>
    After that select the option that makes it use NVIDIA GPU>
    ?>Profit
     
    Uruha, Oct 2, 2011
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    coolferry Notebook Guru

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    Thanks man! You made my day! Can I keep the global setting as "use NVIDIA" all times. Will that be harmful? or just battery hogging?
     
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    Uruha Notebook Consultant

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    It would use ur graphic card for every application as well as when you browse the web. I don't see any harm in doing so besides your battery being drained faster.
     
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    I see.. Will there be any observable difference in picture quality??
     
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    No, not for basic stuff like web surfing, office work, etc. The only time you need the NVidia is for gaming really, and a few graphics-heavy apps, perhaps like photoshop and for CAD programs. Best to leave it on auto-select and for the occasional game that doesn't grab the right one, add the override as was described for that program only. Otherwise you get a lot more heat, a lot more fan noise and activity, and less than half the battery life.
     
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    OK thanks buddy! I just regret for not opting for 1080p display.. :( My budget was 53K.. i3 with 1080p would have been a better selection..
     
    coolferry, Oct 3, 2011
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