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    unable to change refresh rate on 118.68 drivers, M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by a_beast33, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. a_beast33

    a_beast33 Notebook Consultant

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    hi all

    every time i try it goes back to 59 hertz.
    ive tried a custom refresh rate and the test always comes back failed ?
    am trying to get it to 75 hertz as my eyes are killing me.

    p.s the upgrade for win 7 sucks big time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    a_beast33, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. Glzmo

    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    So you are trying to get a higher refresh rate on an external CRT monitor?
    On a LCD, 59Hz (which in reality, is 60Hz) should be perfectly fine for your eyes. The LCD won't display more than it's native refresh rate anyway and could be damaged if forced to.
     
    Glzmo, Nov 20, 2009
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    a_beast33 Notebook Consultant

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    I have been able to do it with my older alienware laptops ?
    and 75 hertz was good as i was able to play games all day but now that this is on 59 hertz i have to stop every 2 hours.
     
    a_beast33, Nov 21, 2009
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