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    how to make discrete GPU instead of onboard gpu?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by lucirz, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. lucirz

    lucirz Notebook Consultant

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    hello, i;m thinking building a computer and them mobo i want to buy has an integrated gpu that i can use. however, i bought my own gpu. my question is how would the computer know which gpu to use? do i need to choose the discrete GPU in the bios setting or would it automatically use the discrete GPU if i install drivers for it? i just want to make sure it's not using the onboard GPU at any time. my build is here:



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    lucirz, Dec 19, 2011
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    you would specify in your bios which GPU to use
     
    SlickDude80, Dec 19, 2011
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    tijo, Dec 19, 2011
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