Not able to switch my graphics or even use AMD graphics

lennypenny

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I having trouble with my Windows 8 64-bit system, mainly with not being able to switch my graphics or even use AMD graphics. My HDMI cannot be used because my graphics isn't installing like it should. Any tips or help is appreciated!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
My I7 dell uses switching graphics. I thought the same thing until Dell explained it to me. There should be an app or utility that will allow you to assign graphics. The reason is power consumption. For instance, to read a text document or shop on eBay, you don't need AMD graphics. If you are rendering HD video, you do. So Word gets assigned intel hd graphics and Adobe encoder cs6 gets assigned AMD. Find the utility by searching AMD or Intel in the charms. Select the option to assign each process. When you open and then close a program, let's say Word, it will ask you to assign the graphics card one time. After that Netflix worked on my windows 8 app, where as it wanted an update to intel HD graphics first.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
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