Graphics Upgrade from intel to nvidia

[declanmarks]

I am planning on purchasing a nvidia graphics card. I am currently using the integrated graphics on my Intel i5 4690k.

I was wondering what is the procedure to properly change from intel to nvidia. I could reinstall, but I don’t want to do that. I do want to use the closed source driver.

[dalto]

I could reinstall, but I don’t want to do that

I don’t blame you.

I was wondering what is the procedure to properly change from intel to nvidia.

Here is how I would do it:

• Install card in pc.
• Connect monitor to new card
• Use mhwd or Manjaro Hardware Configuration GUI to install non-free drivers
• Once it is working, disable the onboard graphics in BIOS

[AgentS]

I guess @dalto means, it is better to use only the nvidia card after all, on which I agree. I did the same on my desktop, anyway hybrid bumblebee or PRIME, are mostly laptop solutions regarding battery drainage. For a desktop, fit’s only the …bill that is a factor

I would suggest an alternate method.

• Install the card on the motherboard
• Boot to BIOS and disable onboard graphics card (so, Nvidia only)
• Boot to TTY

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• Uninstall video-linux and install video-nvidia

sudo mhwd -r pci video-linux
sudo mhwd -a pci non-free 0300