Switch between IGPU and dedicated in desktop

Derek12 · Oct 20, 2012, 07:45 PM

I need to save electricity as much as possible. But without losing the power when needed. Hope this is understandable and not a silly thing

So I am trying to get the same switchable video cards found in laptops.

I've enabled the IGPU in BIOS, with the Nvidia GT 520 inside. And using both inputs to my monitor, each one for each video card.

Now as expected, Windows detect both video cards and both of them output video.

And the question is: Is there a way to implement switchable GPUs here the same or similar way laptops do?

Thanks.

UbErN00b · Oct 20, 2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek12

I need to save electricity as much as possible. But without losing the power when needed. Hope this is understandable and not a silly thing

So I am trying to get the same switchable video cards found in laptops.

I've enabled the IGPU in BIOS, with the Nvidia GT 520 inside. And using both inputs to my monitor, each one for each video card.

Now as expected, Windows detect both video cards and both of them output video.

And the question is: Is there a way to implement switchable GPUs here the same way laptops do?

Thanks.

I think you can only do it with Lucid software though it should work with your setup.

Derek12 · Oct 20, 2012, 08:18 PM

Thanks I've installed it but don't know how to start

I get this

But clicking on each video card does nothing!

Derek12 · Oct 20, 2012, 08:38 PM

Done, uninstalled that program Seems that simply changing the monitor output to screen 1 does the trick the Nvidia stops doing anything & only the IGPU works and changing back to 2 enables the dedicated.

dedicated doesn't fully shut down but at least it's on power save mode with 2D clocks all time and the IGPU only seems to consume 0.9W at max load according GPUZ.

It was easy.

UbErN00b · Oct 20, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek12

Done, uninstalled that program Seems that simply changing the monitor output to screen 1 does the trick the Nvidia stops doing anything & only the IGPU works and changing back to 2 enables the dedicated.

dedicated doesn't fully shut down but at least it's on power save mode with 2D clocks all time and the IGPU only seems to consume 0.9W at max load according GPUZ.

It was easy.

No worries, least you have a solution, though from what I know Lucid should do this automatically so you don't have to switch all the time. That said, how much power does a gt 520 use at idle anyway? TPU review says 6w, it's a very low pwer card anyway I can't really see it making much of a difference to your power bill.

Derek12 · Oct 20, 2012, 09:57 PM

6W at idle???? wow I read it something like 20 elsewhere as I didn't found the TPU review

then I will keep it enable undoubtedly.

Thank you for you input

Bo$$ · Oct 20, 2012, 10:38 PM

In a desktop it wont make much difference like UBERNOOB said already. Probably better to leave it pluged into the GPU all the time as the performance is a little better

Jack1n · Oct 21, 2012, 12:17 AM

For lucid to work you only need to connect your monitor the IGP and it should switch automatically,it might not work right now because the DVI port stays active.

Derek12 · Oct 21, 2012, 01:09 PM

Many thanks, I will try what Jack said and if not then the dedicated

AlienIsGOD · Oct 21, 2012, 01:18 PM

Virtu is ballz software. Virtu MVP on the other hand is much better but is only supported on Intel 7 series mobos. I have a Z68 with Virtu and its glitchy as hell, so I just uninstalled it

Derek12 · Oct 21, 2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienIsGOD

Virtu is ballz software. Virtu MVP on the other hand is much better but is only supported on Intel 7 series mobos. I have a Z68 with Virtu and its glitchy as hell, so I just uninstalled it

Hehe yeah I can't get it to work, plugged to the IGPU only and ran some benches but they only run on the IGPU (lower fps) and GPUZ says 0% load and 0MB VRAM used for the GT 520...

So now I am using my GT 520 if it only pulls 6W at idle

.

AlienIsGOD · Oct 21, 2012, 02:12 PM

Good stuff

in my case Virtu doesn't really serve a purpose as my 6870 is more than enough for w/e I need to do. Im sure a GT 520 is better than the intergrated in your celeron anyhow

off topic, 2000th post

Derek12 · Oct 22, 2012, 08:13 AM

Thanks

Yeah it's better at least for some basic gaming and browser HWA acceleration, the IGPU is a bit weak for this! besides it takes some RAM

PD: Congrats for your 2000th post

Oct 20, 2012, 07:45 PM	#1
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Switch between IGPU and dedicated in desktop I need to save electricity as much as possible. But without losing the power when needed. Hope this is understandable and not a silly thing So I am trying to get the same switchable video cards found in laptops. I've enabled the IGPU in BIOS, with the Nvidia GT 520 inside. And using both inputs to my monitor, each one for each video card. Now as expected, Windows detect both video cards and both of them output video. And the question is: Is there a way to implement switchable GPUs here the same or similar way laptops do? Thanks.

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Oct 20, 2012, 08:38 PM	#4
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Done, uninstalled that program Seems that simply changing the monitor output to screen 1 does the trick the Nvidia stops doing anything & only the IGPU works and changing back to 2 enables the dedicated. dedicated doesn't fully shut down but at least it's on power save mode with 2D clocks all time and the IGPU only seems to consume 0.9W at max load according GPUZ. It was easy. Last edited by Derek12; Oct 20, 2012 at 08:49 PM.

Oct 20, 2012, 08:18 PM	#3
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Thanks I've installed it but don't know how to start I get this But clicking on each video card does nothing!

Oct 20, 2012, 09:57 PM	#6
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	6W at idle???? wow I read it something like 20 elsewhere as I didn't found the TPU review then I will keep it enable undoubtedly. Thank you for you input

Oct 20, 2012, 10:38 PM	#7
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Oct 21, 2012, 12:17 AM	#8
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Oct 21, 2012, 01:09 PM	#9
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Many thanks, I will try what Jack said and if not then the dedicated

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Oct 21, 2012, 02:12 PM	#12
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Oct 22, 2012, 08:13 AM	#13
Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 925 (0.75/day) Thanks: 480 Thanked 142 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Thanks Yeah it's better at least for some basic gaming and browser HWA acceleration, the IGPU is a bit weak for this! besides it takes some RAM PD: Congrats for your 2000th post

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