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    Quick question about switchable graphics...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Hurricane350, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. Hurricane350

    Hurricane350 Newbie

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    A simple Yes or No is suffice.

    Can you set it so when plugged in uses the discreet graphics and on battery it uses integrated graphics? If yes, I will do my own research, thank you.
     
    Hurricane350, Sep 2, 2011
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  2. cam121

    cam121 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, depending on model.
     
    cam121, Sep 2, 2011
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  3. Hurricane350

    Hurricane350 Newbie

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    Oops, HP Envy 14-2070NR
     
    Hurricane350, Sep 2, 2011
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    iNoob.x Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes for my Envy 14 first generation, but not sure about second gen. Friend of mine just bought a Sandy Bridge DV6 and the switchable graphics appears to be application specific for that laptop. Of course I didn't play around with it too much.
     
    iNoob.x, Sep 2, 2011
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  5. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    second gen envy 14 has the option (a bios update) to make it use switchable graphics like the first gen envy 14 (fixed switching). Check the owners lounge
     
    MagusDraco, Sep 3, 2011
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