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    What can I watch or use online for my Nvidia Optimus to kick in besides video games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mjnoles1, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. mjnoles1

    mjnoles1 Notebook Consultant

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    I do not have any video games for my laptop but I would like to see the Nvidia Optimus engage and work. Would any website I could go to or anything I can watch online that is safe (meaning no viruses or spam lol) that will engage the Nvidia card?
     
    mjnoles1, Sep 9, 2010
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    Try a free online browser game like quake live or battlefield heroes.

    Or something quick is rthdribl (real-time high dynamic range image based lighting). Good little program to stress your video card a bit.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 9, 2010
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    How do you know your gpu kicked in and started working ?
     
    Tyo, Sep 9, 2010
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    you can use gpu-z or gpu caps viewer. It can tell you what clocks are being used and what perf mode it's in also. You could also manually use NV system tools to make your own perf profiles instead. Powermizer will normally take care of the gpu though.
     
    Saisei, Sep 10, 2010
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    crazysoccerman14, Sep 10, 2010
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    lol..really lame..
     
    sean473, Sep 10, 2010
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