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    HP G4/G5/G6/G7 Switchable graphics issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by GamingFreak12, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. GamingFreak12

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    Hi,

    Im running a HP G6 with Radeon 1 GB dedicated graphics. It just isnt picking the dedicated memory for Furmark and AC2 etc games. Read about the BIOS upgrade HP is doing for some laptops, but nothing for Pavilion G series. I mean, whats the point of buying a expensive good new laptop (purchased a week back) and having to deal with all this? Any ideas whats the solution?

    Thanks
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    GamingFreak12, Sep 10, 2011
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    wittynorseman Notebook Consultant

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    Furmark does not utilize the memory only the GPU itself... try Unigine's Heaven.
     
    wittynorseman, Sep 10, 2011
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    Furmark isnt using the GPU for OpenGL Rendering. Its using Intel.

    HP recently brought out a BIOS upgrade since their laptops with dynamic switching arent using the GPU for OpenGL. Nothing for G-series, sadly.
     
    GamingFreak12, Sep 11, 2011
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    wittynorseman, Sep 11, 2011
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