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From: SM on 27 Jul 2010 09:29
David Empson <dempson(a)actrix.gen.nz> wrote:

> > I've had an i7 15" MBP for a few weeks and it seems to run a lot cooler
> > than my partner's 2007 MBP, nicer keyboard and much better wifi
> > reception.
> >
> > At the moment it's just slightly warm - presumably using the Intel HD
> > Graphics rather than the GT 330M. I say presumably since I'm not sure
> > there's any way to tell which GPU is in use.
>
> System Profiler will show which graphics controller is active. Look
> under Graphics/Displays for the one which shows the connected display.
>
> There is a free third party tool which shows an "i" or "n" in the menu
> bar to indicate Intel (integrated) or NVIDIA (dedicated).
>
> Have a hunt for "gfxCardStatus" at the usual sites.
>
> It has the ability to force the NVIDIA to go active, but I haven't tried
> that. I occasionally run it if I want to know which one is active.

Thanks for that - I've now got it installed.

Stuart
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