Using "gfxstatus - force intel only"

Soulsurfer91709 · Soulsurfer91709 #1 (**permalink**)

11-16-2010, 02:46 AM

I am using the gfxstatus on my 2010 macbook pro 15" i5. It is currently on "Intel only" mode which prevents the nvidia 330m from kicking in while on battery power. I am wondering how I would know when to actually use the nvidia 330m? Will certain programs that require it not work properly while using the built-in graphics? Any answers will be well appreciated.

True Bassist · True Bassist #2 (**permalink**)

11-16-2010, 07:53 AM

Download gfxCardStatus which will allow you to select which graphic card you want to use and when.

schweb · schweb #3 (**permalink**)

11-16-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulsurfer91709

I am using the gfxstatus on my 2010 macbook pro 15" i5. It is currently on "Intel only" mode which prevents the nvidia 330m from kicking in while on battery power. I am wondering how I would know when to actually use the nvidia 330m? Will certain programs that require it not work properly while using the built-in graphics? Any answers will be well appreciated.

Programs will function on either. Ones that need more graphics power will just run slower or choppy.

True Bassist · True Bassist #4 (**permalink**)

11-16-2010, 10:01 AM

Just re-read the op and have no idea why I recommended downloading what he was using...man I'm into some stupid posts at the moment...

Soulsurfer91709 · Soulsurfer91709 #5 (**permalink**)

11-16-2010, 11:47 PM

thanks guys for your answers.

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Soulsurfer91709 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 5	11-16-2010, 02:46 AM I am using the gfxstatus on my 2010 macbook pro 15" i5. It is currently on "Intel only" mode which prevents the nvidia 330m from kicking in while on battery power. I am wondering how I would know when to actually use the nvidia 330m? Will certain programs that require it not work properly while using the built-in graphics? Any answers will be well appreciated.
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True Bassist #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 30, 2008 Location: Burgess Hill/UK Posts: 664 Mac Specs: MBP/2.53GHz i5/4GB RAM/500GB HDD/15" LED Screen/Intel HD Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M	11-16-2010, 07:53 AM Download gfxCardStatus which will allow you to select which graphic card you want to use and when.
	QUOTE Thanks

True Bassist #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 30, 2008 Location: Burgess Hill/UK Posts: 664 Mac Specs: MBP/2.53GHz i5/4GB RAM/500GB HDD/15" LED Screen/Intel HD Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M	11-16-2010, 10:01 AM Just re-read the op and have no idea why I recommended downloading what he was using...man I'm into some stupid posts at the moment...
	QUOTE Thanks

Soulsurfer91709 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 5	11-16-2010, 11:47 PM thanks guys for your answers.
	QUOTE Thanks

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