I have optimus and it works with the latest drivers and aero.
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I have optimus and it works with the latest drivers and aero.
thanks for letting me know that. I was a little worried about the new cards not working after reading some reviews.
it will work but you have to use full screen to play.
case1:
Previously I have Lenovo with 550m. I set ffxivboot as nvidia only. with machine set to be max performance and graphic card switch set to nvidia card.
However, if I was under windows mode as soon as I switch to my internet browser, my ff14 will get error message "can't find direct X device". It runs fine with full-screen.
case 2:
then I bought my ASUS G53 with i7 and 460m. Other friend get Alienware m17x r3 with i7 and 460m.
However, my asus didn't mark as optimus but I think his does.
I can play with windows mode, but his can't. It's the same problem once you switch out you get error message.
FYI ^^:
Im using a ASUS G73JW with the GTX 460M and the game runs fine. But mind you FFXIV is heavy on ur GPU. My GPU runs at 99% all the time at about 70 degrees. Make sure you get a laptop cooler cause the GPU gets pretty hot and your laptop will shut down.
Mine shut down a few times due to the overheating and my laptop cooler fixed it.
*EDIT*
Quoted wrong person.. this was for the guy whose looking to get a laptop. Also! dont get alienware.. they are poop
I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice and tips on setups for XIV