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Configuring NVIDIA Optimus or AMD Switchable Graphics for High Performance on your Alienware System

Summary: How to use the NVIDIA Optimus or AMD Technology to get the best from your Alienware graphics cards

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Resolution

More detailed information about this subject can be found in the following article: How to Set the AMD or Nvidia Video Card as the Default on Dell Laptops That Have Switchable Integrated and Discrete Video Options

Affected Products

Alienware 13, Alienware 13 R3, Alienware 13 R2, Alienware 14, Alienware 15, Alienware 15 R2, Alienware 17, Alienware 17 R4, Alienware 17 R2, Alienware 17 R3, Alienware Aurora R5, Alienware Aurora R6, Alienware M11x R2, Alienware M11x R3 , alienware M14x, ALIENWARE M14X R2, Alienware M17X R3, Alienware M17x R4, Alienware X51, Alienware X51 R2, Alienware X51 R3 ...
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Article Number: 000178995
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2023
Version:  5
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