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    shutter effect

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by U2WAR, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. U2WAR

    U2WAR Notebook Consultant

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    For some reason when I play games there appears to be a shutter effect. To give you an idea its sort of like watching an 8mm film.

    System specs
    intel core2 quad
    gtx 260m
    6GB of memory
     
    U2WAR, Apr 25, 2012
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Have you followed all of the steps I listed in the drivers thread? Including disabling all options in BIOS under Graphic Settings?
     
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  3. U2WAR

    U2WAR Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry man but I didn't notice that thread. Could you post a link please.

    Edit: Ok thanks for you recommendation. That fixed the problem.

    thank you 1 million times over.
     
    U2WAR, Apr 25, 2012
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    Can someone share the link to that thread?
     
    morpheus2480, Apr 25, 2012
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    katalin_2003, Apr 25, 2012
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