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    GPU switching question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Etopn23, May 9, 2011.

  1. Etopn23

    Etopn23 Notebook Guru

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    How can you tell which GPU is active at any given time?

    OS: Windows 7 x64
     
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    What system are you using? Alienware with switcheable Intel Graphics? Another laptop with Nvidia Optimus technology?
     
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    Etopn23 Notebook Guru

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    HP DV6TQE - sorry, should have specified.
     
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  4. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    just right click on the desktop
     
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