Recent content by 2lstgun

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    Laptop uses CPU instead of GPU regardless of settings

    My laptop has always been annoying in this regard and I have decided it's time to seek outside help. I believe I have some idea of what is causing it, but I'm probably wrong. All programs (not just games) use my CPU rather then GPU regardless of what my settings are, with a few exceptions...
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    hi i have a problem with my computer...umm i plug in my headphones but i hear the sound from the computer and the headphones w

    Well, it will depend on what type of "headphones" it is. If it is just earbuds, then do what webworkings said. If it is actually a headset, using a USB connection, it's as simple as muting the laptop sound before plugging the headphones/headset in - the speakers and the USB sound use different...
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    Laptop not using dedicated GPU

    Well I'm having a similar problem and nothing I can see here is helping. Specs: Windows 7 i5-2430m nVidia GeForce 520mx nVidia Optimus I can't disable Optimus due to the mobo/bios software. I can manually launch games using the GPU, but if I don't then they use the CPU. Regardless of what my...