I just got a new gaming laptop(MSI Stealth) with an Nvidia GTX 870m. Problem is Minecraft wont use it. When I play it it runs on the integrated Intel instead. Anybody know how to force Minecraft to use the 870 chip?
MC doesn't choose. Your PC video driver chooses. Often it doesn't expect that Java programs need the discrete graphics subsystem.
The switching to the NVIDIA graphics depends on application profiles. If an application has no such profile, you can assign the graphics card manually:
Click Start and then Control Panel. Select Classic View from the left side of the window.
Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel.
Click View and next Add "Run with graphics processor" Option to Context Menu. Close the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Right-click the application title and select Run with graphics processor. Then, click High-performance NVIDIA processor.
Use the 'run with graphics processor option' on all of java.exe javaw.exe and minecraft.exe
MC doesn't choose. Your PC video driver chooses. Often it doesn't expect that Java programs need the discrete graphics subsystem.
Use the 'run with graphics processor option' on all of java.exe javaw.exe and minecraft.exe
gerbil, Thanks a ton for being one of those few people these days who are willing to take 2 minutes out of their day to help someone else. This worked and it's very appreciated!
Rob
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I just got a new gaming laptop(MSI Stealth) with an Nvidia GTX 870m. Problem is Minecraft wont use it. When I play it it runs on the integrated Intel instead. Anybody know how to force Minecraft to use the 870 chip?
Thanks,
Rob
Use the 'run with graphics processor option' on all of java.exe javaw.exe and minecraft.exe
gerbil, Thanks a ton for being one of those few people these days who are willing to take 2 minutes out of their day to help someone else. This worked and it's very appreciated!
Rob