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    Does my DV6Zqe have dual (crossfire) graphics?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by vodkawow, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. vodkawow

    vodkawow Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    I bought this beast for $375 and after research it handles game pretty good. I was wondering if it has dual (crossfire) graphics? Radeon HD 6520G and the integrated?

    HP Pavilion dv6z Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC
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    vodkawow, Oct 20, 2011
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  2. Jerohm

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    No (normal anyway) laptop will have crossfire graphics
     
    Jerohm, Oct 20, 2011
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  3. R3d

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    Crossfire is available on HP DV6zqe's with a discrete GPU.

    But from OP's specs it doesn't look like he has a dGPU so crossfire is a no go.
     
    R3d, Oct 20, 2011
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  4. Jerohm

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    I am sure you are right, but could you provide me a link where this is an available option... I would think 2 GPUs would require quite a bit of power...
    thanks

    I found a 'few' references... I guess they are combining an internal (CPU's) GPU and a discrete?? I can't find anybody that has actually written a review however. Somebody asked about whether the Intel 3000 HD and the 6770M was available in a similiar configuration, and I had NO IDEA what they were talking about... learn something new eveyday
     
    Jerohm, Oct 20, 2011
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  5. Sxooter

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    The machines with AMD APU and a discrete GPU can do crossfire between the IGP and GPU.
     
    Sxooter, Oct 20, 2011
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  6. xAcid9

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    run GPUZ or GPU Caps Viewer to check it?
     
    xAcid9, Oct 21, 2011
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  7. hockeymass

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    Doesn't it pretty clearly say Discrete-class graphics?
     
    hockeymass, Oct 21, 2011
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  8. Althernai

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    Yes. That means that there is no actual discreet card there. Take a look at the configuration page:

    * AMD Radeon(TM) Discrete-Class Graphics [HDMI, VGA] Included in price
    * 1GB GDDR5 Radeon(TM) HD 6750M Graphics [HDMI, VGA] +$75.00

    "Discreet-Class Graphics" is what they call the GPU integrated into Llano.
     
    Althernai, Oct 21, 2011
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  9. R3d

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    Here's the AMD webpage for dual graphics.

    To get it on the DV6zqe you just select a discrete GPU (e.g. 6750m) when you customize it and it will automatically crossfire with the integrated Llano GPU. (Or if you're buying it from a store just buy a dv6zqe with a dGPU)

    Though in practice it isn't always the best as it sometimes causes microstuttering and other problems.
     
    R3d, Oct 21, 2011
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  10. HTWingNut

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    It's called asymmetrical CrossfireX, and yes it exists. Ask R3d and myself, we have one, and it works (sort of), but it exists and is real. Basically uses IGP + dedicated GPU to improve performance.

    But HP didn't have the dedicated GPU available for a little while for some reason, so make sure it has additional graphics description as shown by Althernai above.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 21, 2011
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