Java and Switchable Graphics?

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I just got a new HP dv7 6175us and it has 2 graphics cards.  My problem is that it refuses to use the better graphics card for java games like Minecraft or RuneScape. So my laptop is actually doing worse with those games than my weaker old one did.  

I updated my drivers and java today and I went into the settings and put java as high perfomace, so I have no idea what else I can do to force java to use my better graphics.

Anonymous · Answer

I can tell you for sure that there ought to be a solution to this problem; both runescape and minecraft ought to perform their rendering via your graphics card. You may want to check your options at start up; when your computer is booting up you get a screen for a couple of seconds that lists maybe 1-5 options saying "f1 to do this", "f2 to do this", etc. One of those options (it's usually f8 on new computers) should let you enter your hardware settings. I think it's likely that that would be the place to configure your graphics card settings.

hinokawa · Answer

OpenGL is what's used to administration the photos and show something on your show show screen. OpenGL would be included in the full code of Minecraft, so there should not be besides to disable it. Java does not have solid 3-d community help, it fairly is the reason softwares alongside with OpenGL could be used.

NecroBox · Answer

I don't think java even uses advanced graphics rendering. I'm guessing it only uses the windows API to create graphics on the screen. I'm pretty sure only REAL games can take advantage of fast video cards.

deonejuan · Answer

The driver does it. It is the driver that connects OpenGL with the rendering pipeline. Often that can mean you download the 'correct' 'updated' driver from the GPU manufacturing web site.

Unfortunately, the only way to check (if the driver doesn't display statistics) is to download OpenGL demos. If the driver isn't the renderer, you won't see anything.

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