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Games not using EGPU

Anonymous
2024-09-29T14:48:23+00:00

Before disabling

I've noticed that windows makes the pc use less GPU (7 - 10%) before eventually reaching numbers like 30%. Also sometimes the EGPU isn't being used by some specific games even though I changed the setting to high performance and make it use the RTX 3060 Ti using the Graphics Settings in windows settings and I'm eventually forced to restart my laptop for it to use the EGPU. And sometimes the game literally runs slowly on the background when I switch tabs (which I don't like)

Example of games not using the EGPU:

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After disabling

When I disable the GPU, some games wouldn't even use the EGPU. That specific reason forces me to re-enable the GPU so I can run games using the RTX 3060 Ti. Most things also run slower because they're not using the EGPU at all and I don't even know what they're using. EXAMPLE :

(Just wondering) what happens if I completely remove the laptop's GPU and I start my laptop without reinstalling it again?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 82,020 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-09-29T15:22:58+00:00

    Hi, thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today, my timezone is UTC +8.

    I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, since you have set the GPU to high performance, kindly change the preferred processor by following the steps below:

    Open the Nvidia Control Panel > Select "Configure Surround, PhysX" > Under "PhysX settings" choose your Nvidia Processor.

    Once done, restart the PC and check.

    Note: If the issue persists, we need to run a Clean installation of the Nvidia driver, this is different from doing DDU or updating the driver as this will remove all entries and replace them with compatible ones, kindly follow the steps from the link below:

    https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Additional note: If the issue persists, I suggest removing the GPU and placing it into another PCIe port available, however, if all fails, I suggest contacting a local technician to physically check the device for any hardware-related issues.

    Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

    Bernard

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