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    New T520-Question About NVIDIA Graphics

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by munchcolo, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. munchcolo

    munchcolo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I received the T520 last Friday, and I haven't been this excited about a new computer since I bought my first computer (Mac Plus) almost 25 years ago. This thing is so solid and well designed.

    Mine is one of the preconfigured models (424049U), which includes the NVS 4200M. My computing needs are fairly basic (light word processing, simple Excel spreadsheets, simple flowchart program, light browsing). I will not be using it for movies, gaming, CAD, or other graphics intensive applications. I know that it is supposed to switch automatically between integrated vs discrete graphics, as needed, but I've also read posts suggesting that that process might not always work so great, and that I could be wasting battery power by having switchable graphics turned on if I really don't need it in the first place. Is there any truth to this? If I do choose to turn off switchable graphics, where would I do that? Should I just leave well enough alone? BTW, the driver version for the NVS 4200M is 8.17.12.6696, driver date 2/2/2011.
     
    munchcolo, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    I'd try BIOS.
     
    unreal25, Apr 5, 2011
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  3. Injek

    Injek Notebook Consultant

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    That's an awesome news! :)

    Could you please feed us with a whole bunch of pics please?

    How is the screen quality? And would you mind doing some benchmarks of the gpu for us please please please? :)
     
    Injek, Apr 5, 2011
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  4. ComputerNewb

    ComputerNewb Notebook Consultant

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    I would then suggest you turn off the discrete graphics because it just wasted energy. Besides, the intel HD 3000 graphics are good enough for all your needs so there shouldn't be a downside.
     
    ComputerNewb, Apr 5, 2011
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