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    How to force AMD discrete graphics in Windows instead of Intel HD 4000?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by matt23nyc, Aug 14, 2013.

  1. matt23nyc

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    Intel HD 4000 image quality looks like crap compared to a discrete card.

    I know because I tried going HDMI out from my desktop 3D card to the same monitor, and it looks much better than my Intel HD 4000 laptop.

    My Vaio laptop has a discrete AMD Radeon HD 7570M, but it seems it can only switch to it for certain applications/games.

    Is it possible to use AMD all the time? I have tried disabling the Intel 4000 device, but it still won't cut over to use AMD.

    Thank you in advance.



    I'm on Windows 8 x64
     
    matt23nyc, Aug 14, 2013
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