Question 0% usage in task manager, uses only the intel hd graphics 4600

[DarKKruta]

I have this problem since 2018 and I cant seem to find a person that can solve it. I have a problem where everything is plugged and made sure and in nvidia graphics panel all is put to use the migrated nvidia graphics card, but the game I play it uses the intel hd graphics not the graphics card (GTX 760A btw) The only games it uses the graphics card is when I play fortnite and roblox. why??? I dont understand why not use it in every game I play?!?! (for example rocket league, league of legends, apex legends)
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[boju]

Have you set prefer maximum performance in NvidiaCP manage 3D settings global settings?

'all is put' i guess you mean to launch with Nvidia in the programs list for each individual game?

 

[DarKKruta]

yes thats what im saying, if it wasnt put to launch with nvidia graphics card then fortnite and roblox wouldve probably used the intel hd graphics

 

[DarKKruta]

Have you set prefer maximum performance in NvidiaCP manage 3D settings global settings?

'all is put' i guess you mean to launch with Nvidia in the programs list for each individual game?

so what do I do now?

 

[boju]

Possibly the other games haven't been set to use Nvidia properly. Fortnite and Roblox are both using Nvidia so we know the option to force the card is working properly in these games.

In the programs list for the games that don't work, look for other related items to do with those games and try set them all to use Nvidia.

 

[DarKKruta]

Possibly the other games haven't been set to use Nvidia properly. Fortnite and Roblox are both using Nvidia so we know the option to force the card is working properly in these games.

In the programs list for the games that don't work, look for other related items to do with those games and try set them all to use Nvidia.

how do I do that?

 

[boju]

Say for Apex legends, find apex legends in the programs list, set it to high performance and check Nvidia is selected.

Do the same for Origin.

Restart laptop afterwards.

 

[DarKKruta]

where is programs list

Say for Apex legends, find apex legends in the programs list, set it to high performance and check Nvidia is selected.

Do the same for Origin.

Restart laptop afterwards.

 

[boju]

made sure and in nvidia graphics panel all is put to use the migrated nvidia graphics card

I gathered you were doing that already with what you previously said.

This guide will show you how.
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/ans...do-i-customize-optimus-profiles-and-settings?

 

[DarKKruta]

Doesnt allow me to do it for games but for discord it did I tried and looked in task manager but still 0% http://prntscr.com/nzfnjs
Here it doesnt allow me to do it http://prntscr.com/nzfnmd http://prntscr.com/nzfnn8

 

[DarKKruta]

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leage of legends allowed to do it but still 0%

 

[boju]

Trying the shortcut alternative?

In NvidiaCP under manage 3D settings there are options for global settings or application settings. Set the games you want in application settings. Locate the game's exe. That guide shows how.

 

[boju]

Setting discord to run Nvidia wont change anything. You need to set it for the game in the applications list.

 

[Shektron]

Reset the BIOS, it might disable the integrated graphics completely, then no game can use it. Unless you WANT to use the integrated GPU as well.

 

[DarKKruta]

Still 0%

Setting discord to run Nvidia wont change anything. You need to set it for the game in the applications list.

 

[DarKKruta]

its not as easy as you think it is to fix my problem.

 

[boju]

Not doing it right.

Program settings

Apex legends.exe, click on it.

Set Nvidia gpu

Set power management mode to maximum performance.

Reboot the laptop.

 

[DarKKruta]

Reset the BIOS, it might disable the integrated graphics completely, then no game can use it. Unless you WANT to use the integrated GPU as well.

How do I do it? im not good at it

 

[DarKKruta]

Reset the BIOS, it might disable the integrated graphics completely, then no game can use it. Unless you WANT to use the integrated GPU as well.

and no its painful to play with integrated have to play on low settings which sucks and on low res except for fortnite and roblox real fine

 

[DarKKruta]

Not doing it right.

Program settings

Apex legends.exe, click on it.

Set Nvidia gpu

Set power management mode to maximum performance.

Reboot the laptop.

ok ill try

 

[Shektron]

There's two basic ways - either you do it by going into the BIOS and find the reset to default button(usually on the exit page), or you turn off your PC, unplug it from the wall and remove the CMOS battery for 10-15 minuts, then put the battery back in and plug in your PC. You can enter the BIOS on most motherboard by pressing Del key just as the system is starting up(before Windows loading starts).

 

[DarKKruta]

Not doing it right.

Program settings

Apex legends.exe, click on it.

Set Nvidia gpu

Set power management mode to maximum performance.

Reboot the laptop.

still 0% my friend

 

[DarKKruta]

There's two basic ways - either you do it by going into the BIOS and find the reset to default button(usually on the exit page), or you turn off your PC, unplug it from the wall and remove the CMOS battery for 10-15 minuts, then put the battery back in and plug in your PC. You can enter the BIOS on most motherboard by pressing Del key just as the system is starting up(before Windows loading starts).

ill try the first method

 

[boju]

Since other games work i doubt it's a bios issue. Besides, your laptop probably needs the igpu, your monitor is connected to it and Nvidia routes video through the igpu. Disabling igpu = most likely no display if it's running Optimus gpu switching.

what laptop model is it?

People have had problems running Origin games with the gpu if settings haven't been changed to force the graphics card. They have solved the problem by doing what is shown in the guide if done properly.

Hopefully restarting the laptop and relaunching Origin will tell it's games to use the gpu instead.

 

[boju]

still 0% my friend

Well, that's the way it's done. Blame EA.