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    Dedicated Graphics for video playback?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by cryfreedom66, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. cryfreedom66

    cryfreedom66 Notebook Guru

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    Just got my m17x r3 loving it so far...only problem is when im trying to play high def video content it uses integrated graphics with alot of stuttering happening. Cant force the programs to use dedicated using nvidia control panel as the option is greyed out...any tips?
     
    cryfreedom66, Jan 20, 2012
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What programs are you using to play video? Current Intel graphics are more than enough for 1080p video.
     
    namaiki, Jan 20, 2012
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    i try using powerdvd and vlc they both stutter...wmp is fine but i like the other two better
     
    cryfreedom66, Jan 20, 2012
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    Are you in power save mode or anything like that?
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Have you tried updating your video driver?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 20, 2012
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