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    Micro stuttering

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by jpsm, Jun 18, 2017.

  1. jpsm

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    yes this is only happening on gsync panels, on the win 10 netflix app and edge browser. Does netflix work normaly in Chrome ?

    You have to setup a custom profile in Nvidia settings to force netflix app to chose the refresh rate and also turn off vsync.

    Google Netflix and Gsync you should be able to sort it then
     
    turbocat, Jun 18, 2017
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    im having the same problem, especially while watching Youtube or Netflix or Popcorn time. Games are fine... It is exactly like your problem, a micro stutter for about 1-2 seconds. Also had one today while opening a bunch of websites tabs at once.

    And for the specs of my laptop (aw15r3 + SSD 960 evo) i shouldnt have this

    Could you post here a step by step mate? i googled but couldnt find


    Do you know anything about that @Vasudev ?
     
    lokoroxbr, Jun 19, 2017
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  4. Vasudev

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    Even I have it. Mine is not G-Sync display. I thought it was fixed in creators update. I think in my system setup, its likely to be optimus.
     
    Vasudev, Jun 20, 2017
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    It's to do with the refresh rate Vasudev what panel refresh rate do you have ?

    I def fixed it setting up a custom profile for netflix app in Nnvidia settings, I am at work but can post screenshots later
     
    turbocat, Jun 20, 2017
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    My panel Refresh rate is 60 Hz. Mine is 15 r2. My panel is LG Philips [Unknown Model: LGD04B9] 156WF6 [DELL P/N: KFKV0]
     
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    does it still stutter on chrome or Firefox?

    Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
     
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    i have those micro stutter on my 15R3 sometimes for no reason, like opening a bunch os tabs in chrome/firefox, or videos in youtube, popcorn and netflix.
     
    lokoroxbr, Jun 20, 2017
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    Sometimes it occurs.
     
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    did you guys try to turn off g-sync to see if the stutter goes away with netflix?
     
    Mobius 1, Jun 20, 2017
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    didnt try cause dont know how to do it. could you explain :)?
     
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    in nvidia inspector you have the g-sync tab, deselect "use g-sync"
     
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    in geforce experience or nvidia control panel (manage 3d settings)?

    edit: i entered the nvidia control panel and couldnt find any tab with the "G-Sync" name....any tips?
     
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    do you have a g-sync panel in the first place?
     
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    dont think i do lol. But i though it was included as default, in geforce 1070 drivers....

    Does the G-sync improves or it is worst?
     
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    someone said to disable it with the netflix app, not sure if it'll fix for sure
     
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    understood....but how about you Monius? do you recommend using G-sync?

    I mean, i've downloaded the g-sync 1.10 driver from Geforce, but would like to know if this improves the computer os slows it down,as it was said here on this topic. Should i install it and use it or not?
     
    lokoroxbr, Jun 21, 2017
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    Did you disable Nvidia telemetry services? Disable that and try installing GSync driver and see if it fixes the issue.
    I think OS still controls which gpu to use intel or nv, i think Intel SW doesn't accept override values from OS, thats why it stutters.
     
    Vasudev, Jun 21, 2017
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    I have it disabled.
     
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