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BarryChuckle

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Jul 1, 2011
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Hey

I am just wondering how I can tell if my mbp has switched to discreet graphics or not ? I am sure that it's switching to discrete graphics straight away ?

I have selected automatic graphics switching on the system preferences.

Thanks
 
Cheers hellhammer!

Should my machine be using the discreet graphics when only using the twitter app ?

Thanks again!
 
you're only going to need to utilize the switch if you are doing something graphically intensive such as gaming or what have you.

the hd3000 will handle any sort of everyday need such as browsing and the like just fine.
 
Archlord said:
you're only going to need to utilize the switch if you are doing something graphically intensive such as gaming or what have you.

the hd3000 will handle any sort of everyday need such as browsing and the like just fine.
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That's why I am worried. I am not doing anything that warrants such power ( I think the HD3000 will be able to handle the twitter app and safari )
 
BarryChuckle said:
That's why I am worried. I am not doing anything that warrants such power ( I think the HD3000 will be able to handle the twitter app and safari )
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right, then just use the app that Hellhammer recommended and you should be fine. you asked if your computer should be using discrete for a twitter app, and i was simply saying that the hd3000 would be your ideal choice for that. sorry if i misunderstood.
 
I have mine set to switch on power. If it's plugged in, it automatically switches to dedicated and on battery it switches to integrated. I use the free app that hellhammer linked.
 
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