Is it possible to use both the iGPU and dGPU when connecting my laptop to an external display?

[adrianhtn98]

Hi, I have an HP Pavilion 15 laptop with the Core i7-7700HQ and a GTX 1050. When I use the laptop, it switches between the HD 630 and GTX 1050 with no problems as I have set it with the NVIDIA Control Panel. However, when I connect the laptop to an external display via the HDMI Port, I can only ever use the GTX 1050, which is fine, but drains battery a lot more. So is it actually possible to use both? If so, how can I do it? Thanks guys

 

[hang-the-9]

Not likely you can, the external video ports are connected to a specific card. You'd have to check with HP support if there is a way to configure how it works, but I don't think you can.