Everyone who runs a computer always wishes to run various apps efficiently. Efficient refers to the execution of tasks by the apps without lagging, crashing, or causing heating issues. These days most modern Windows PC use multiple GPUs. With more than one graphics unit user can dedicate a particular GPU to an individual app. This will allow the app to work smoothly without consuming much battery life or causing any technical hindrance. In this guide, I will show you how to set the default GPU for apps on Windows 10.
Normally, the requirement of heavy GPU usage comes into consideration during gaming. In the current times, games are having top-notch quality graphics. So, they require a PC that can manage such intense graphics. Besides gaming, a PC has tons of other utility as well. So, multiple GPUs can come very hand although it will be an expensive affair. When you have multiple graphics drivers on your PC you can assign one as a default GPU for any app on your computer.
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Set Default GPU for Apps in Windows 10
Here are the steps you have to follow to set the default GPU for the classic desktop apps of your Windows PC.
- Press Windows + I to access the Windows settings
- Then click on System
- On the left-hand panel in the next screen click on Display
- Click Graphics Settings
- If you wish to assign GPU for desktop apps then click on Desktop Apps from the drop-down list
- Select the .exe file for that app [I mean the application file that you normally double-click to launch the app]
You will find this application file in the directory of that corresponding app normally situated in the C:/drive of the PC.
- Select the .exe file as I mentioned and click Add
- Then click on Save
