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    7700HQ CPU and integrated graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by tiner, Jul 11, 2018.

  1. tiner

    tiner Notebook Evangelist

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    I've recently purchased a Thunderobot GTR. It has 120 Hz screen, GTX 1060 video card and Intel 7700HQ processor, pretty good bang for the buck.

    I notice it is so much hotter in iddle status than my older Clevo, Intel 4710HQ, quite equal temperature levels under heavy load though.

    I've seen too that in the GTR Intel integrated graphics doesn't seem to work. Tried unsuccessfully installing Intel drivers, but it doesn't seem to be compatible. Don't really understand why.

    ¿Is it possible to make Intel graphics work in this laptop? How?

    Clearly that temp difference comes from the Nvidia gpu not switching off. A lot of battery draining too.

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    tiner, Jul 11, 2018
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    tiner Notebook Evangelist

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    Tried everything I could imagine with no results, manual installation, cleaning registry with DDU, it seems like there wasn't any intel graphics 630 in my laptop.

    But it has a i7 7700hq!

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    tiner, Jul 13, 2018
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    Does it have gsync?

    Because gsync laptops have intel HD graphics disabled.
     
    rinneh, Jul 14, 2018
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    tiner Notebook Evangelist

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    It doesn't have Gsync as far as I know.

    That's the main point...

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    tiner, Jul 14, 2018
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    You have to make sure. The 120hz screen suggests its gsync.
     
    rinneh, Jul 14, 2018
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    Not necessarily. The iGPU could just be disabled in that laptop, with no way of turning it on, and that is the sad reality. Do you notice any suspicious devices in device manager, like "Video Controller" or "Microsoft Display Adapter"? Could you also provide a link to the laptop's specs or store page?
     
    Mastermind5200, Jul 14, 2018
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    There even 144Hz laptops these days with Optimus and no G-Sync.
     
    yrekabakery, Jul 15, 2018
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    Yeah but thoseare of the current 8th core generation and of the thin bezel type. In general during the kaby lake gen the industry didnt make any non 120hz gsync configurations.
     
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    Yep, I saw Microsoft display adapter when I uninstalled Nvidia driver.

    If I install Nvidia driver it disappears and shows Nvidia video adapter.

    https://www.pdevice.com/product/thunderobot-gtr-gaming-laptop-price-specs

    Bad thing if it's definitely disabled.



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    tiner, Jul 15, 2018
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    Check the nvidia control panel gsync tab
     
    rinneh, Jul 16, 2018
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    No Gsync tab.

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    tiner, Jul 16, 2018
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