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    How do I check if I'm on dGPU or Intel video card?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by GamerJoe, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. GamerJoe

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    Thanks for the help!

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    Open nVidia control panel, go to register "desktop", choose the option which says to show gpu-activity.
    This will enable the symbol (bottom right, in taskbar). Simply drive your mouse over it, and it will show you what and how many programs are currently used by the nVidia GPU.
     
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    Thank you I'll try it when I get home! :)

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    Works like a charm!

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