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March 3rd, 2021 15:00

why Vostro 3400 have mx330 2GB GPU ?

Although the integrated video card (iris Xe) outperforms the MX 330, why does this laptop have an additional MX 330 2GB GPU?

I use the laptop more efficiently by disabling the MX 330 graphics card. Activating the MX 330 causes serious performance issues, I experience system crashes, especially when using computer-aided design programs.

Can someone explain to me why I paid more for the mx330?

Does the MX 330 graphics card have any advantages?

Should I keep disabling the MX 330?

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    Posted March 4th, 2021 05:00

    Thanks for your answer. I am curious about the advantages of the mx330 graphics card.

    What are the positives that distinguish this external graphics card from iris xe?

    In what situations it is more advantageous to use mx330? Can you explain with some examples?

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    Posted February 16th, 2023 13:00

    Similarly, I have a 7500 with the mx330 and I leave my setting to the recommended defaults it's easier.  It is soooo very frustrating to know there is this "hi-performance" dedicated chip that NEVER seems to get used, and doesn't keep the setting when you apply the driver to set mx330 as default. Nvidia even updates the driver monthly but not intel. Useless updates sheesh!   YET they get the higher price for it.  Hey Dell why you rippin' people off?  I have found ways to set it up properly in a video or 2 but I have never seen anyone disable it entirely but i don't think mine is iris Xe either.  I would like to know how you disable it in a step-by-step procedure though.

    Sorry I'm not much help.  Honestly, I should have got the 13" instead of the 15" screen. I have come to love the laptop though. 

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