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Graphics How can I tell if my dedicated graphics card is working

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by cdb, 16 Feb 2013.

  1. cdb

    cdb No comment

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    I have a GT650m in my Samsung Ivybridge laptop but I can't tell if it's working as I can only ever get a responce on the intel HD4000 if I check in techpowerup GP-Z.
     
  2. saspro

    saspro IT monkey

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    Run something like the heaven benchmark
     
  3. cdb

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    Well it worked. does that mean my GT650m only works with games as I've never seen it kick in with anything else?
     
  4. RichCreedy

    RichCreedy Hey What Who

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    it might have lucidlogix virtu on it, which switches between the two depending on how much gpu power is required
     
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  5. cdb

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    Having just googled it, I don't think I have it.
     
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