updating to open gl 3.3

[jschu19]

trying to install topaz studio on dell laptop. topaz requires open gl3.3

my laptop has 3.1.1 ( i think)

cant find updates

here are specs

Intel® HD Graphics FamilyAdapter CompatibilityIntel CorporationVideo ProcessorIntel® HD Graphics FamilyDriver ProviderIntel CorporationDriver Version8.15.10.2455Driver Date7/19/2011Adapter DAC TypeInternalAdapter RAM3.76 GBAvailabilityOfflineStatusThis device is working properly.LocationPCI bus 0, device 2, function 0Device IdPCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0126&SUBSYS_050E1028&REV_09\3&11583659&0&10

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540MAdapter CompatibilityNVIDIAVideo ProcessorGeForce GT 540MResolution1366 x 768Bits Per Pixel32Number of Colors4294967296Refresh Rate - Current60 HzRefresh Rate - Maximum60 HzRefresh Rate - Minimum60 HzDriver ProviderNVIDIADriver Version9.18.13.3165Driver Date10/23/2013Adapter DAC TypeIntegrated RAMDACAdapter RAM2.00 GBAvailabilityRunning at full powerStatusThis device is working properly.LocationPCI bus 1, device 0, function 0Device IdPCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DF4&SUBSYS_050E1028&REV_A1\4&4DCA75F&0&0008

any hope?

[Stefan3D]

Indeed your Intel GPU is limited to OpenGL 3.1

However your GeForce GPU supports OpenGL 4.5

www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-gpus/geforce-gt-540m/specifications

Force "Topaz Studio" to use the dedicated GPU.

Here is a guide for DELL laptops:

www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln146534/configuring-nvidia-optimus-and-amd-switchable-graphics-for-high-performance-on-your-alienware-system?lang=en