Mountain Lion only uses discrete video card?

[RioAsks]

Never mind the title. why does chrome only use discrete GPU? I have the gfxCardStatus installed and it gives you the option to switch to integrated or discrete. If I choose the integrated while running chrome or photoshop, does it work the same?

 

[kappaknight]

I would think if you have Photoshop open, the computer will want to use the discrete card.

 

[mabaker]

Photoshop is a professional photo editor, it has advanced features that require discrete graphics.

Chrome on the other hand is not ML optimized and should never use discrete graphics.

 

[RioAsks]

Photoshop is a professional photo editor, it has advanced features that require discrete graphics.

Chrome on the other hand is not ML optimized and should never use discrete graphics.

but why does my chrome use discrete graphics. last time I checked it wasn't using it but when I upgraded to mountain lion, it started using the discrete graphics. I don't understand:/

 

[mabaker]

but why does my chrome use discrete graphics. last time I checked it wasn't using it but when I upgraded to mountain lion, it started using the discrete graphics. I don't understand:/

Download the newest Chrome version. It allegedly fixed the issue.

 

[RioAsks]

Download the newest Chrome version. It allegedly fixed the issue.

hey thanks! i reset my SMC and everything's okay now