In this video I look at a method of switching between integrated and discrete GPUs (graphics cards)on a gaming laptop running Linux. I cover how to entirely switch over to your discrete GPU, as well as how to switch just specific applications to using the discrete GPU.
00:00 Introduction
04:35 A little about GPU Drivers and Mesa 3D
06:25 Mesa 3D Web Site
07:45 Identifying GPUs via Graphical Applications
09:00 Identifying GPUS via Terminal – Command Line
11:15 Switching everything over to discrete GPU
14:20 Switching only individual Application to discrete GPU
16:35 Switching Steam games to discrete GPU
18:00 Switching Lutris game library launchers over to discrete GPU
19:10 Conclusion