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    does these hp laptops have switchable graphics?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by angrystudent13, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. angrystudent13

    angrystudent13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want a laptop with switchable graphics between a discrete card and the basic intel one.

    does the hp dm4x or hp envy 14 with the core i7 have switchable graphics?
     
    angrystudent13, Jun 24, 2011
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  2. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    The newest laptops that have Nvidia graphics have something called "OPTIMUS"...which is automatic switching. It uses Intel graphics unless more power is needed, then seamlessly switches to Nvidia.

    I don't know if ATI supports this yet.
     
    Dreamliner330, Jun 24, 2011
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  3. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    They do. New dv6 and dv7's have an optimus equivalent to switchable graphics. Although it's rather new and not as mature, it still gets the job done.
     
    Xonar, Jun 24, 2011
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    wittynorseman Notebook Consultant

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    It fails with entirely with OpenGL.
     
    wittynorseman, Jun 25, 2011
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