Troubleshooting Lumion Crashes with Intel HD Graphics 4600

Are you experiencing crashes or artifacts while using Lumion 10.0 and newer? If your PC is equipped with an Intel HD graphics 4600, it might be the culprit behind these issues. This article will guide you through the troubleshooting process to identify and potentially resolve the problem.

The Intel HD graphics chip is a built-in solution that shares system memory to handle graphics rendering. While it's sufficient for basic tasks, it may not be capable of handling demanding applications like Lumion, which requires more powerful graphics processing. If your PC is using the Intel HD graphics 4600 by default, you might experience crashes or artifacts.

To determine if your PC has a compatible graphics card, follow these steps:

1. Check if your PC has an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card. 'Click here to find out'.

2. See how many PassMark points your graphics card has achieved. 'Click here to check'.

Some computers have two graphics cards: the slow Intel HD graphics chip (Integrated graphics) and a faster NVIDIA or AMD graphics card. In such cases, it's essential to ensure that Lumion is using the more powerful dedicated graphics card.

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:

1. Check your PC's specifications to see if you have a compatible graphics card.

2. Verify the PassMark points of your graphics card to determine its performance capabilities.

3. If your PC has two graphics cards, ensure that Lumion is using the more powerful dedicated graphics card.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to identify and potentially resolve any issues related to the Intel HD graphics 4600 chip in Lumion.

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