Possible? 330M when plugged in, intel graphics when unplugged?

[mikeulus]

Hi,

My 2.4ghz i5 MBP runs a lot better when using discrete graphics. Minimizing and maximizing windows, scrolling, opening folders etc... all run smoother with the 330M. Is there a way to always run the 330M when plugged in, and switch to automatic graphics switching when unplugged? This would be the perfect solution for me.

Thanks!

 

[BlackZ]

Just run skype in the background and the N will stay up

 

[mikeulus]

reply...

It's funny but you're actually right! When I have photoshop running in the background my computer becomes noticeably smoother and snappier.

I guess I'm a bit too picky. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice lol

 

[realz]

Disable automatic graphics switching in energy preferences....
Your battery life will significantly decrease by doing this (theoretically)

 

[Horus]

After the Graphics update, the lag while using Intel HD Graphics disappeared.

 

[mikeulus]

reply...

How come they don't offer the graphics update through software update? I found it on the Apple site and I'm going to try it out.

 

[Tex-Twil]

Hi,

My 2.4ghz i5 MBP runs a lot better when using discrete graphics. Minimizing and maximizing windows, scrolling, opening folders etc... all run smoother with the 330M. Is there a way to always run the 330M when plugged in, and switch to automatic graphics switching when unplugged? This would be the perfect solution for me.

Thanks!

Is it me, or the OP is asking for
battery : intel only
power : nVidia

but all the answers explain how to have the nVidia while using battery

 

[hajime]

After the Graphics update, the lag while using Intel HD Graphics disappeared.

What Graphics update? Could you please let us know? Thanks.

 

[hajime]

Disable automatic graphics switching in energy preferences....
Your battery life will significantly decrease by doing this (theoretically)

There is a bug in that program.

 

[MacVibe]

To the original poster's question, yes, it is possible.

However, apple currently does not "allow" it. I believe Apple is simply embarrassed to admit how well the intel graphics work and don't want to "empower" the consumer with the ability to only use them when working on battery. I think Apple will provide this functionality in an update at some point, especially if enough people complain. Until that time, we can wait for a hack.