[SOLVED] Laptop not using integrated graphics when not gaming (Dedicated GPU always on)

[NessyPro]

Hey all,

So I have a custom clevo laptop with the following specifications:

Specifications

• Intel Core i7-6700HQ @ 2.6Ghz
• 16GB 2400Mhz DDR3 SODIMM
• Nvidia GTX 1070 (Non MAX-Q)

Now the manufacturer I bought it off provides their own Control Centre that allows you to switch between Dedicated & Integrated Graphics, however this requires a PC restart. I've recently been having a large amount of issues as when my dedicated GPU is selected its always running (even on low utilisation) and its causing a large amount of heat issues (which I'm fixing by getting it cleaned / new thermal paste applied). My question is, does any know how to make it so that my laptop will automatically only use the Dedicated GPU when I'm gaming, or is this not possible due to the exististance of their pre-installed control panel software?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[helpstar]

usually the system decides, when to use which graphics chip

is power conservation set to performance in the control center? Then set it to balanced

try resetting this control panel
install the latest version of it
eventually uninstall it

reinstall the graphics drivers from clevo´s support homepage
which exact clevo model is it?

don´t install drivers directly from Intel or nvidia, this could lead to problems like this. But also installing these could help, if you didn´t do this till now.

 

[onespeedbiker]

Found this, hope it helps.

(C)omputers with switchable graphics will operate in one of two modes: Dynamic Mode or Fixed Mode. Earlier models supported Fixed Mode while later models support Dynamic Mode. Using the Fixed Mode drivers on a computer that supports Dynamic Mode will not work. Using Dynamic Mode drivers on a computer that supports Fixed Mode switchable graphics will not work. For the best performance in all configurations, keep your graphics drivers and software updated.

You should be able to determine the mode via your computer switchable graphics control software.