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    Ati Switchable Graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lyj_8191, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. lyj_8191

    lyj_8191 Notebook Geek

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    Question. I have read of the new Optimus switchable graphics software for Nvidia.

    I was wondering whether there are any switchable graphics software for ATi graphics?
     
    lyj_8191, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    I don't know much about how it works, but AMD has two versions. If you have an Intel IGP it's called Switchable Graphics, and PowerXpress if you have an ATi IGP as well as an AMD chipset. Both require Vista at least and it'll automatically switch to IGP if your notebook is running on battery.
     
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  3. lyj_8191

    lyj_8191 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks Prydeless! Will check them out.
     
    lyj_8191, Feb 24, 2010
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  4. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    When AMD releases their fusion cpus with integrated gpu, i think we will see a similar solution to Nvidias Optimus.
     
    DEagleson, Feb 24, 2010
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  5. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    In 2011 hopefully...
     
    sean473, Feb 24, 2010
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