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    Possible reason why 120Hz Panel doesn't allow Optimus?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by LVNeptune, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    It might be that the ATI cards as well as the on-CPU GPU do not support 120hz panels on mobile units which is why you are required to have that specific NVidia card when you place the order.
     
    LVNeptune, Jan 26, 2011
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    as far as needing nVidia v. ATi is concerned, the reason is that the laptop uses nVidia's nVision 3d to communicate with the glasses etc. That requires an nVidia graphics card, just like it does in a desktop.

    For optimus your guess is as good as mine
     
    mjl2142, Jan 26, 2011
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    BatBoy, Jan 26, 2011
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