NVIDIA NVS 4200M with 2630QM

[Deschanel]

Is there any specific technical reason to have the NVIDIA NVS 4200M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory installed on my T520 laptop along with the 2630QM processor? The idea is that I do not need it (nVidia)...
the integrated one should match all my coding needs.
Thanks.

[blackomegax]

If you ever want to code openCL or CUDA, it'll be there. Otherwise it's just a waste of money.

[Deschanel]

If you ever want to code openCL or CUDA, it'll be there. Otherwise it's just a waste of money.

Looks like waste of money for me, unfortunately I do not see the option to remove it when I build the machine, do they help with this if I would try to call them or chat ?

[antskip]

Some options only come with specific other options - e.g. the 2630M cpu might only come with the Nvidia option (It did for me). You just have an extra gpu on tap, there for when it performs better than the stock Intel gpu. If you never need it, no harm done (it may never activate). If it is of benefit for certain functions, it will activate, then fall back to sleep when its job is done. In all sorts of ways you at least do not lose out. You will probably, within the life of the machine, gain. No need to fret. You can even turn it off permanently, if you must! I can't think why...