Elite only seems to register my integrated graphics- not my dedicated GPU
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You don't say what card, but I'm running a laptop with NVidia 870m/Intel 4000HD, all you need to do is go into NVidia control panel, select ED and tell it to use the NVidia card.
It won't show the right name in the options menu but it is definitely using the right card.
It won't show the right name in the options menu but it is definitely using the right card.
I have a NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M- but the only one that appears in the options menu is the Intel HD Graphics 4600. I'll try that out, thanks.
I had exactly the same problem (also Nvidia) and this solution worked for me!
I see the same thign when playing ED on my Razer Blade. In the game's graphics settings it will only show the Integrated Intel Graphics, but it's obviously using the GTX 870m as the graphics are set medium-high and it runs at 40-55fps at 1080p. I'm sure it's just a bug that incorrectly shows which GPU is actually selected.
It's quite a common problem, not unique to ED. But when you unplug the power and it reverts to the Intel 4000HD, you really notice the performance drop!
Never had that issue on my laptop when unplugging the power, though I've made sure to set my GTX 870m as the default GPU for it (which ignores whether the laptop is plugged into power or not).
Not just an issue for those on the green team, my HD8850M doesn't register either, but is definitely being used.
Not always possible, especially with laptops. I've got an MSI GT70, awesome laptop, runs everything I need at speed and at/near highest settings, but the power management is quite aggressive (and not particularly configurable). The integrated card is used at all times unless the NVIDIA card is specifically invoked and it won't boot straight to the NVidia card.
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To be fair, the IntelHD chips are perfectly adequate for day to day tasks, plus they have much lower power draw...
NVIDIA control panel >> Program settings >> Find Elite Dangerous which is probably set to onboard card by default (For some random reason). Then select the 'High performance NVIDIA processor'.
Elite Dangerous is also included in the list of games that the GeForce experience program can run 'Optimum settings'.
Elite Dangerous is also included in the list of games that the GeForce experience program can run 'Optimum settings'.
Are you monitoring the usage of the GPU? My On my laptop the game only appears to recognize the integrated graphics but it is actually using the GPU.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
I've got the same issue. I'm running the GeForce 735M. And ED is set to use the nVidia card, but I don't see the card in the game and the frame rate never gets above 17 on the LOW setting. I opened a ticket a couple of days ago, but haven't heard anything back.
If after powering your system off its losing settings then you possibly need a new bios battery, and check the rest of your settings, back to default with definitely impact more than gfx card.
If I got the wrong end of the stick here just ignore me
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Try this out:
I dont have that last Key (RequireSignedAppInit) Can anyone help me here? I hope someone will still read this thread though
