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    How to switch from Intel to Nvidia

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Saado, Mar 30, 2012.

  1. Saado

    Saado Notebook Enthusiast

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    I finally got my new XPS 17. Right now the laptop uses Intel's GPU. I have an Nvidia control panel but it doesn't tell me how I can switch. Anybody have any clues?
     
    Saado, Mar 30, 2012
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I'm pretty sure it uses auto switching--Optimus. When is senses a program requires the faster GPU, it turns the Nvidia card on.

    You can edit which programs trigger the Nvidia GPU by going to the Nvidia control panel under 3D settings.
     
    Nick, Mar 30, 2012
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    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    The articles claims this is suppose to happen seamlessly. The reviews with it came out (haven't been following it) were satisfactory.
     
    Krane, Mar 30, 2012
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    It is, but you can still edit the list if you wish.
     
    Nick, Mar 30, 2012
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    Thank you :) It worked :) I've added Chrome Firefox and some of my games on the list :)
     
    Saado, Mar 31, 2012
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