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    Single 260M GTX on my M17x lags

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by youngkyu, Sep 26, 2009.

  1. youngkyu

    youngkyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whenever I switch from my integrated video card to my 260 GTX, my laptop gets very choppy when I try to move windows or scroll down a page. It isn't like this when I'm using the integrated video card. (9600 Geforce or something..) How can I fix this?

    Specs:
    Vista Home Premium
    Dual T9600 2.8ghz
    4gb RAM
     
    youngkyu, Sep 26, 2009
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    kreda Notebook Guru

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    Are you on AC or battery?
     
    kreda, Sep 26, 2009
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    bdkillaz Notebook Consultant

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    You probably have the computer in stealth mode. I had this problem with mine too.
     
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    youngkyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh I did have my computer on stealth mode. Just switched it to full power mode.. will see if anything is different.

    And I'm on AC Power.
     
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    ok did that help at all?
     
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    youngkyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah! I haven't run any graphic intensive games yet, but the choppiness has stopped. I think it's safe to assume that high-end games will work fine now.

    Thanks for the help!
    Added to your rep~
     
    youngkyu, Sep 26, 2009
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