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    Optimus on M11xR2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ccordero, Jun 24, 2010.

  1. ccordero

    ccordero Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to disable Optimus on the M11xR2 i7?

    Like, if I'm getting some issues with it, or if I just want to be able to manually switch from integrated to dedicated and vice versa, will I able to?

    Have all the kinks in Optimus been worked out yet? i.e. I keep hearing complaints that it does not kick into using the Nvidia GPU on certain programs.
     
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  2. n.czar

    n.czar Notebook Consultant

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    There is no manual switching that I have heard of.
     
    n.czar, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. erawneila

    erawneila Company Representative

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    Manual switching is not possible with Optimus.
     
    erawneila, Jun 24, 2010
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  4. lie495fc

    lie495fc Notebook Consultant

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    it's new so issues are expected, but eventually it will be fixed.
    dont be let down by such few minor inconviniences. the more you wait, the less time you will enjoy it till next refresh. this ever changing life we have to deal with, just step on gas and dont look back.
     
    lie495fc, Jun 24, 2010
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