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The forum discussion addresses a laptop with two graphics adapters: Intel HD graphics and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470. The original poster inquires about why both are listed and how to select the optimal one for gaming, specifically for running GTA IV. Responders clarify that the i5 processor has integrated graphics and suggest that the user can configure which GPU to use via the HP power management utility, with the possibility of the dedicated ATI card being preferred when plugged in.
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hackroot

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hi fellas,, First i dont know much about computers and i m complete idiot about tech stuff..
i bought HP Pavilion dv6t-3100 CTO
core i 5
6 Gb ram
and when i see system properties there are two graphics adapters listed
1: Intel HD graphics
2: Ati mobility radeon HD 5470Link Removed

can anybody tell me why there are two graphics cards listed
and can i use the one which is the perfect for a game.. if yes then how to choose??
here are some other details about my graphics Link RemovedLink Removed
one more thing i want to run GTA iv with this graphics card is it possible?
 

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You should be able to define which graphics card to use in the HP power configuration utility (I'm not sure about the name but it's most likely something similar). In theory if you're plugged in you should be using the ATI card by default when plugged into AC power and the Intel one when running on battery, but you should be able to verify and change that with the HP power utility.
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You should be able to define which graphics card to use in the HP power configuration utility (I'm not sure about the name but it's most likely something similar). In theory if you're plugged in you should be using the ATI card by default when plugged into AC power and the Intel one when running on battery, but you should be able to verify and change that with the HP power utility.
 

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