IGP and Discrete GPU Co-Ordination

[chythanya]

Hi Everyone


I think this is really noobish, bt pls clarify my doubt.

I got my first rig build with a i3 540+DH55TC and XFX HD 4670. I am using the DVI port on the motherboard for display on my Dell E2211H monitor.

So my question how does the IGP coordinate with the Graphic Card. I mean if I play a game that is beyond the IGP performance, does the HD 4670 comes into play automatically to take the extra load.

Do I need to do any settings in Bios or connect the Display port to Graphic card. I connected to Motherboard coz the GPu will be idle whenevr I am just browsing and using some office apps.

Thnx in advance.

 

[fffblackmage]

Hi Everyone

I think this is really noobish, bt pls clarify my doubt.
Thnx in advance.

You know what's noobish? Asking for help, but short-handing the most important words when asking for said help: "please" and "thanks."

So my question how does the IGP coordinate with the Graphic Card. I mean if I play a game that is beyond the IGP performance, does the HD 4670 comes into play automatically to take the extra load.

Do I need to do any settings in Bios or connect the Display port to Graphic card. I connected to Motherboard coz the GPu will be idle whenevr I am just browsing and using some office apps.

No desktops have a feature where you switch from the discrete gpu to the IGP when you're not gaming. The only laptops with this are the ones with the nVidia Optimus feature.

In general, you have to choose one or the other, you can't use both the discrete and IGP (except ATI hybrid xfire?). But if you're serious about gaming, using the IGP won't help enough to make a difference. If you don't game, then the discrete graphics card is pointless anyways, since the ATI IGPs are pretty good for everyday use.

Today's discrete graphics cards also use a lot less power during idle compared to many older cards. I wouldn't worry about a few extra watts of power consumption.

 

[Davidh373]

No desktops have a feature where you switch from the discrete gpu to the IGP when you're not gaming. The only laptops with this are the ones with the nVidia Optimus feature.

In general, you have to choose one or the other, you can't use both the discrete and IGP (except ATI hybrid xfire?). But if you're serious about gaming, using the IGP won't help enough to make a difference. If you don't game, then the discrete graphics card is pointless anyways, since the ATI IGPs are pretty good for everyday use.

Today's discrete graphics cards also use a lot less power during idle compared to many older cards. I wouldn't worry about a few extra watts of power consumption.

:thumbsup:

 

[mfenn]

No desktops have a feature where you switch from the discrete gpu to the IGP when you're not gaming. The only laptops with this are the ones with the nVidia Optimus feature.

In general, you have to choose one or the other, you can't use both the discrete and IGP (except ATI hybrid xfire?). But if you're serious about gaming, using the IGP won't help enough to make a difference. If you don't game, then the discrete graphics card is pointless anyways, since the ATI IGPs are pretty good for everyday use.

Today's discrete graphics cards also use a lot less power during idle compared to many older cards. I wouldn't worry about a few extra watts of power consumption.

:thumbsup: x2