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    So what's the problem with envy 15 3200t - can't you access discrete GPU at all ?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by StDevious, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. StDevious

    StDevious Notebook Enthusiast

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    So what's the problem with envy 15 3200t - can't you access discrete GPU at all ? or is it just that you can't switch from HD4000 to the discrete ?

    Is there a way to force a fixed mode from the BIOS ?
     
    StDevious, Jul 25, 2012
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    there is no fixed method its auto select or u choose what gpu to use, some games are having problems activating the 7750m but i think its same problem with nvidia cards w/ optimus
     
    PaKii94, Jul 25, 2012
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    The only thing you can do is add your application in Catalyst Control Center manually, and set "High Performance", cross your fingers.

    Best solution: yell at HP and AMD.

    To yell at AMD, visit their report page: AMD Issue Reporting Form for AMD Catalyst
     
    MacHater, Jul 25, 2012
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    But, can you choose to have the 7750 as the default card for everything from BIOS ?
     
    StDevious, Jul 25, 2012
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    No, at least not yet.
     
    MacHater, Jul 25, 2012
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    Is there any way i can easily overlay/display which GPU is currently being used? I have a feeling that many games are not using my 7950 and it's starting to get pretty damn annoying wondering if my game is running the GPU or not
     
    SpaceCaseSixtyTen, Jul 26, 2012
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    Install MSI Afterburner. Open it after you open your game. GPU usage should be above 0% when you are playing the game. If it's always staying at 0.. then it's not using the GPU.
     
    MacHater, Jul 27, 2012
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