How to Change the Default Graphics Card in Windows 11

Default Graphics Card

Enhancing your system’s performance may involve changing the default graphic card in Windows 11 especially when it comes to gaming and graphics-intensive applications. This guide will walk you through the steps to set your preferred GPU as the default graphics card.

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Steps for Changing the Default Graphics Card in Windows 11

Step 1: Open Settings

  • Go to Start Menu:
  • Choose ‘Settings’:

Step 2: Navigate to Graphics Settings

  • Click on ‘System’:
  • Select ‘Display’ from the left-hand menu:
  • Move down and click on ‘Graphics’ under the section of ‘Related settings’:

Step 3: Set Default GPU for Applications

  • Click on ‘Change default graphics settings’:
  • Toggle the switcher near ‘Hardware-enabled GPU scheduling’ to ‘On’:
  • Scroll down to ‘Graphics preference option’ and press the button marked as ‘Browse’:
  • Pick up an application that you would like to define a preferred GPU for it:
  •   Press ‘Options’
  • Choose one among the options available (‘Let Windows manage’, integrated GPU’s power saving, or dedicated GPU high-performance):
  • Save by clicking on “Save”:

Conclusion

By following these steps, it is possible to change Windows 11’s default graphics card concerning how you use your computer. Power saving by using integrated GPU or better performance with a dedicated graphic unit is possible, thanks to win11 since it allows users to customize their preferences without much hassle. Do not forget that in such situations such changes should be applied only if they are needed.

Feel free to come back here any time you want some adjustments for different types of programs and jobs. Therefore, enjoy a faster and more efficient way of doing things that suit you best!

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