I have a MacBook Pro with Retina display. I have the 15inch model so I have the Intel HD 4000 as well as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M. My computers automatically decides which graphics chip to use which I now I normal BUT I was wondering how and if I would be able to choose which graphics chip I would like to use.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Most of the time, your computer will switch between graphic chips automatically - so you're right, you don't have to choose. However, in certain situations, your machine will get too hot or you'll get too much drain on your battery. In that case, you may have to choose the chip: in that case, gfxCardStatus http://gfx.io is a good application to download. It's free.
Most of the time, your computer will switch between graphic chips automatically - so you're right, you don't have to choose. However, in certain situations, your machine will get too hot or you'll get too much drain on your battery. In that case, you may have to choose the chip: in that case, gfxCardStatus http://gfx.io is a good application to download. It's free.
Is it safe to use? This is a BRAND new Machine.
Absolutely safe. In fact, anything you can do to reduce the overall heat on this computer will add life to your investment.
Or in System Preferences>Energy Saver Settings turn off automatic graphics switching and then your comp will use the NVIDIA discrete chip all the time
Can I decide which graphics chip I can use in MacBook Pro with Retina?
