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    optimization problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Xt3nd3d MagZ, Jul 5, 2012.

  1. Xt3nd3d MagZ

    Xt3nd3d MagZ Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys i got this awesome new laptop in my sig. Now the Intel card is selected as the default card when i start up games but i cant change to the 650m with the in game settings. can i please get some help on this?
     
    Xt3nd3d MagZ, Jul 5, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Look into your nVidia control panel. I bet you have Optimus which means you should be able to select which GPU to use with which application..
     
    Prasad, Jul 5, 2012
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    Xt3nd3d MagZ Notebook Consultant

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    I went to the control panel and I tried all I could to get the 650m card to work but it still won't show up. Normally I wouldn't have a big problem, but I want to view Shogun 2 total war (the only game I have had problems with so far) in ultra settings, and it's not available because the 4000 is only 256MB. I'm going to try to intact HP about this morning after its a reasonable time lol.
     
    Xt3nd3d MagZ, Jul 6, 2012
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    has nothing to do with optimization :) whitelisting through nvidia control panel should word.
     
    maxheap, Jul 6, 2012
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    conscriptvirus Notebook Evangelist

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    For me, sometimes selecting the profile to run the game using the nvidia graphics doesn't work.

    Have you tried right clicking on the game shortcut, then "run with graphics processor" -> "high performance nvidia processor". If you don't have that shortcut, go into nvidia control panel, click on desktop and select "add run with graphics processor to context menu.
     
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    i fixed it. i downloaded a driver that allowed me to edit which games i ndividually and set the GPU to what i wanted.
     
    Xt3nd3d MagZ, Jul 6, 2012
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