Check with the publisher of the games that don't work - some may not support switching graphics adapters or may require an update or upgrade to work.
You're trying to run some demanding games on very, very low-end hardware - that may be an issue as well. This just is not a gaming system -- it can do reasonably well with multimedia work, but it just is far too low-end for the games you're asking it to run - particularly given the weak CPU you have.
I am aware of the fact, that I haven't bought a gaming laptop, but my concern is mostly based on the fact that I've vitnessed other people with older AND lower end systems running some of the same games with better detail levels and better FPS at the same time. Also I had even more serious problems with GPU drivers about a month ago, when absolutely nothing would run on Radeon GPU, which has left me rather paranoid about low frame rates.
But the question remains - can I FIX my system to only use the GPU which I have selected (Radeon only, for example)? In forums I've read that HP laptops can be "taught" this feature, due to some driver updates, but can I do that with my Dell, because it would save me a lot of frustration.
The answer is no - you can't. The Intel GPU is hardwired to the display; the AMD GPU is simply a co-processor. All video data passes through the Intel GPU on its way to the display panel (so you'll always see the Intel GPU as active). The setup is completely software-controlled.
The i3 CPU is the rough equivalent of the older Celeron processors - it too likely plays a part in the lack of performance.
Okay then, last question and purely out of interest.
How does my CPU stack up against a lower end Sandy Bridge i3? Can't give you the exact model cause I don't know it, but if it's more powerful, then my question is answered.
ejn63
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December 18th, 2013 08:00
Check with the publisher of the games that don't work - some may not support switching graphics adapters or may require an update or upgrade to work.
You're trying to run some demanding games on very, very low-end hardware - that may be an issue as well. This just is not a gaming system -- it can do reasonably well with multimedia work, but it just is far too low-end for the games you're asking it to run - particularly given the weak CPU you have.
KrissKulins
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December 18th, 2013 09:00
I am aware of the fact, that I haven't bought a gaming laptop, but my concern is mostly based on the fact that I've vitnessed other people with older AND lower end systems running some of the same games with better detail levels and better FPS at the same time. Also I had even more serious problems with GPU drivers about a month ago, when absolutely nothing would run on Radeon GPU, which has left me rather paranoid about low frame rates.
But the question remains - can I FIX my system to only use the GPU which I have selected (Radeon only, for example)? In forums I've read that HP laptops can be "taught" this feature, due to some driver updates, but can I do that with my Dell, because it would save me a lot of frustration.
But many thanks for the response EJN.
ejn63
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December 18th, 2013 09:00
The answer is no - you can't. The Intel GPU is hardwired to the display; the AMD GPU is simply a co-processor. All video data passes through the Intel GPU on its way to the display panel (so you'll always see the Intel GPU as active). The setup is completely software-controlled.
The i3 CPU is the rough equivalent of the older Celeron processors - it too likely plays a part in the lack of performance.
ejn63
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December 18th, 2013 10:00
They're likely about the same, if not identical in performance.
KrissKulins
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December 18th, 2013 10:00
Okay then, last question and purely out of interest.
How does my CPU stack up against a lower end Sandy Bridge i3? Can't give you the exact model cause I don't know it, but if it's more powerful, then my question is answered.
KrissKulins
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December 18th, 2013 10:00
Thought so...
Thank you!