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July 4, 2013 1:10:15 PM

I have just finished my new build, which has a Haswell i5 4670k, a MSI Z87-G45 motherboard, and a MSI GTX 760 graphics card. I am also using an Asus 22" monitor.

This is my question: Can I switch between the integrated Intel graphics and the discrete graphics from my card without switching cables? It seems like a waste to use discrete graphics for things like browsing and video. Integrated graphics can handle that just fine. I would like to only use discrete graphics for gaming. But, it would be a pain to unplug my hdmi cable everytime I want to play a game.

If I plug both into the monitor and switch between inputs, will the opposite one keep running. That is, if I'm using a DVI-D with the integrated graphics, but I still have an HDMI cable plugged into my graphics card, will my graphics card still use a considerable amount of power even though I'm not using it?

I've noticed that even when I unplug the HDMI cable from my graphics card, the fans are still running. Also, Lucid Virtu came with my motherboard, but it has been a pain in the butt to figure out how to get the right settings. Would it be able to help with this situation?

It seems like other people have asked similar questions, but it usually involves two monitors, which is not the case for me. This is my first build so I'm still learning a lot. Bear with me if this is a ridiculous question.

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July 4, 2013 1:22:43 PM

2 cables to 2 different inputs on the monitor.
You generally have to switch it in the BIOS. And then switch inputs on the monitor.

But running off the dedicated card all the time is not a 'waste'. What do you think you're 'wasting'?
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July 4, 2013 1:37:35 PM

USAFRet said:
2 cables to 2 different inputs on the monitor.
You generally have to switch it in the BIOS. And then switch inputs on the monitor.

But running off the dedicated card all the time is not a 'waste'. What do you think you're 'wasting'?


I just assumed the graphics card would use more resources than the integrated graphics. But, is that not the case?
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July 4, 2013 1:37:37 PM

When not in 3D gaming mode, a graphics card will loaf. You are really not saving anything by switching to integrated graphics.

But, to answer your question, yes, you can have multiple graphics adapters active.
You could use the monitor input selector switch to switch sources.

But... it really adds complexity for no benefit. Just leave your monitor connected to the discrete card and be done with it.
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July 4, 2013 1:52:38 PM

geofelt said:
When not in 3D gaming mode, a graphics card will loaf. You are really not saving anything by switching to integrated graphics.

But, to answer your question, yes, you can have multiple graphics adapters active.
You could use the monitor input selector switch to switch sources.

But... it really adds complexity for no benefit. Just leave your monitor connected to the discrete card and be done with it.


Thanks for the help!
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