How do I switch to Nvidia GPU in Ubuntu 18.04?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
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I just dual booted my Win 10 laptop with Ubuntu 18.04.The laptop has both the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and a Nvidia GTX960. I was able to successfully install the Nvidia drivers but for some reason I can not seem to switch to the GPU from the Intel. Under Software&Updates > Additional Drivers it shows the nvidia-driver-415 as the driver being used. Is my display on the info page wrong and I am actually using the Nvidia GPU or am I still stuck with the Intel? If it is the Intel how do I switch to the GTX960?
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
235
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
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You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
235
You can check in System Settings -> Details which graphic card you are using.
And to switch between graphics use:
sudo prime-select intel
and for nvidia use
sudo prime-select nvidia
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
235
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
235
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
235
answered 6 hours ago
Ali Rasooli
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235
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
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I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
I get a message: Info: the nvidia profile is already set. How can I tell Ubuntu is actually using it? In the About section it reads Intel® HD Graphics 530 (Skylake GT2)
– MixedBeans
6 hours ago
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