Dolphin graphics card issue

[enfluence]

Heya so basically my problem is that even though my graphics card is selected in the graphics options and not my intel 4000 igpu I think its still using the igpu instead of the dedicated one. I also have in the nvidia panel always use dedicated gpu.

I'm monitoring the temps and nothings changing on that side but the igpu temps go up when using GPU-Z or any other monitoring software.


I might be wrong but let me know anyones experienced the same problem

[admin89]

Use Nvidia Inspector to check GPU load while Dolphin is running
GPU load = 0 -> Intel HD 4000 is used
Use higher Internal Resolution will make GPU load higher
In my case , 2.5xIR(1600x1320) , no AA , 16x AF will max out GT 540M (GPU Load = 99%)

[pauldacheez]

Force Dolphin to use the Nvidia card in the Nvidia drivers to solve all your problems.

[enfluence]

Just used your settings and it seems to be doing something now! Thanks for that. What kinda settings do you recommend I should use for my computer to get the gpu load to 99% like yours

[admin89]

You don't need to max out GPU load to get maximum performance
With GTX 680M , you can run demanding games with 4x IR (2560x2112) , no AA , 16x AF . SSAA (Direct3D9) is very demanding , SSAA > MSAA (Direct3D11) , SSAA will eat your FPS , 4xIR + 4xSSAA = 4xIR x 2 = 8x IR (5120x4224)
So if you use Direct3D9 , 3xIR + 4xSSAA should give both performance (speed) and quality (graphic)
This will give you downscaling effect

Btw , Maximum GPU Load stress alot of heat on my GPU , it is not a good idea