• Registered: 2012-07-04
  • Posts: 1

Topic: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

Hi,

I found out using gfxCardStatus that Dropzone (2.3) causes my late 2011 MacBook Pro (running Lion) to switch from the integrated Intel graphics to the dedicated Radeon GPU. It's not a problem when it's running on the power supply, but it will drain the battery quicker when it's not.

Since Dropzone is not graphically intensive, I wouldn't expect it to trigger that switch. I hope you'll consider fixing it soon.

Thank you,

Philippe

  • Registered: 2012-07-25
  • Posts: 9

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

agree. i assume you need something like NSSupportsAutomaticGraphicsSwitching = true in the plist.

3 Reply by fr1zzl3d (edited by fr1zzl3d 2013-03-08 17:29:04)

  • Registered: 2013-03-08
  • Posts: 1

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

i really wish they would fix this too.  in the interim here is an applescript i have to keep on my desktop so i can run it when i'm on battery power

tell application "Dropzone" to quit

tell application "System Events"
    repeat until not (exists process "Dropzone")
        delay 2
        log "Delaying 2 sec…"
    end repeat
end tell

tell application "Dropzone" to activate

  • John
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  • Registered: 2010-03-24
  • Posts: 436

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

Hi guys,

Just thought I'd let you know that Dropzone 2.6 fixes this issue. Dropzone should no longer cause your MacBooks to switch to the dedicated card. This is a free update to all existing customers.

More info on this update here: http://aptonic.com/blog/dropzone-2-6-released/