disable internal graphics??

iluvatar · 6 Aug 2013 at 16:34

Hi guys i just got my new laptop. im wonder do i have to disable the internal graphic card or its fine like to use 2 cards??

David Bisset · 6 Aug 2013 at 17:51

I'd stick with two cards if in any doubt - certainly on my laptop if you disable the iGPU you'll get a big screen of much blackness. Even if yours doesn't have this architecture it allows it to stop using the discrete gfx card when doing nothing much, saving you power and so increasing battery life.

Orcvader · 6 Aug 2013 at 18:31

Depending on the laptop it may have a feature where it swaps between the internal and discrete, or uses both together when required. Which laptop model is it and what are it's specs?

iluvatar · 6 Aug 2013 at 20:30

i got the p177sm with 8970 HD ATI 256 ssd 500gb hybrid ssd windows 8 8gb ram corsair. im impressed.

Rooster212 · 6 Aug 2013 at 21:59

The switching tech is pretty good in laptops now. Sounds like a pretty beasty laptop

there probably is a way to force one card on all the time but I don't see much point!

paulstung · 6 Aug 2013 at 22:10

With my Hp, it gives you the option to change when you plug / unplug the charger . Also right click on the desktop gives you gpu options.