Issue:

Suppose you are experiencing issues with your computer prioritizing an integrated graphics card. In that case, you may need to configure a high-performance NVIDIA graphics card to be the default option for nTop.

If pressing Ctrl+H doesn't trigger Precision Render (What is a Precise Render?), if black images display after rendering, or if you experience any unexpected graphics issues, follow these steps to set the NVIDIA graphics card as the preferred graphics processor.

Applies to:

• nTop
• Windows 10
• NVIDIA GPUs

Solution:

Method 1:

This method will overwrite the NVIDIA settings from Method 2. You may need to use this method if your GPU isn't being selected in nTop

To change your graphical performance settings for nTop

1. Launch the Settings App.
2. Browse to System > Display > (scroll down) > Graphics settings.
3. Browse for the nTop.exe file
4. Click nTop in the list and select Options.
5. Choose your performance mode preference and press "Save".

Method 2: 

Change your default GPU to a high-performance graphics card:

1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel.
3. On the left side, select Manage 3D Settings.
4. Select the Global Settings tab
5. Change the preferred graphics processor to a "High-performance NVIDIA processor."

Alternatively, keep the default settings and configure nTop to use the high-performance graphics card:

1. Right-click anywhere on your desktop.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel.
3. On the left side, select Manage 3D Settings.
4. Select the Program Settings tab.
5. Select ntop.exe from the list of programs.
6. Select the preferred graphics processor and choose "High-performance NVIDIA processor."

More on this topic:

• nTop System and Licensing Requirements Guide

• Is it possible to update the version of OpenGL?

• What types of Graphics Cards are suggested for nTop