Elliot B. Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have a new laptop with an Intel HD 4600 GPU (on the CPU) and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M. How can I make sure the discrete GPU is winding down when it's not needed? (to save battery, to reduce overall heat etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 adrynalyne Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 If you set the GTX as the primary adapter in the BIOS the CPU graphics shouldn't be used at all. That's not what he asked for and that doesn't control switching. This should be brand agnostic, but read this to see which is running. http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9075/~/determining-which-graphics-card-is-used-with-nvidia-optimus There is also this: http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/26992-optimus-test-tools-finally-in-users-hands/ Elliot B. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Eric Veteran Posted July 26, 2014 Veteran Share Posted July 26, 2014 If you set the GTX as the primary adapter in the BIOS the CPU graphics shouldn't be used at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a new laptop with an Intel HD 4600 GPU (on the CPU) and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M.
How can I make sure the discrete GPU is winding down when it's not needed? (to save battery, to reduce overall heat etc.)
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