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    Question about dual graphics card

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Ripcord999, May 28, 2015.

  1. Ripcord999

    Ripcord999 Notebook Geek

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    Hello guys,

    I have a short question;

    I have dual graphics card Intel & NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M on NP530U4C-S01IN

    I see that the desktop (Screen resolution) runs on Intel graphics card. IS it possible to switch that to NVidia?
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The system should automatically switch to the Nvidia GPU if you run programs involving 3D graphcs. The Intel GPU is very capable of handling all the 2D graphics and will do so with less heat and consequent fan noise.

    John
     
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    Ripcord999 Notebook Geek

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    thanks John

    My point is the Intel runs the desktop @ 1366 x 768 screen resolution

    I was wondering if the Nvidia could run the desktop @ 1600 x 900 screen resolution
     
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    The Intel GPU is capable of much higher output resolution than 1366 x 768. However, your notebook's display is 1366 x 768. Windows makes it difficult to output to a resolution higher than what the panel is capable of. However, somewhere in the graphics control panel you may find an option to offer resolutions that the display doesn't support. But I should warn you that using a higher resolution can cause chaos unless you can scroll the logical display within the physical one.

    If, however, you connect an external display with a higher resolution then you will be able to use the extra pixels.

    John
     
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    thanks John
     
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