Assure that my MAC uses 9600M GT while gaming

[BartZiller]

Hi guys,

how can I assure/verify that my new 2009 MacBook Pro is using the Nvidia Geforce 9600M GT when gaming instead of the 9400M.

For instance when I start COD:4 - is there a way to tell which graphics card is currently in use?

Thanks for your hep!

 

[almostinsane]

Put the laptop on your lap while playing. If you smell something burning its your nuts and the 9600 is working.

 

[Zawamura]

Doesnt it work that you choose what card you want to use, then reboot?

Don't think both cards can be active at the same time.

 

[iLog.Genius]

You tell it which GPU to use...

In System Preferences:

"Better battery life" is using the 9400M
"Higher performance" is using the 9600M GT

OS X doesn't auto. change based on what you're doing, you have to set it up yourself.

 

[Teej guy]

Wow, it took until the fourth reply until the answer was stated...

 

[bli625]

If you switch to your 9600M GT in your Energy Saver Preferences, there's no reason why your computer wouldn't be using the 9600M GT.

 

[Eidorian]

No it's almost childish.

Par for the course called MacRumors.

You have the option in Energy Saver under OS X and the 9600M GT is always on in Windows.

 

[BartZiller]

Thanks guys. Very amusing. Fried eggs - great

But honestly, I did not know that I have to change that manually under system preferences. Now I did it and it worked well.

Thanks and happy frying

 

[almostinsane]

No it's almost childish.

Not childish, put the laptop on your lap. No kids for yoooo!