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    m1330 nvidia video problems

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nitr0us, Sep 2, 2008.

  1. nitr0us

    nitr0us Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a problem with my m1330's nvidia video playback

    When watching a dvd with say about half the screen the video plays fine but when i maximise to watch the dvd on full screen the video playback and sound becomes very choppy

    Occurs on any power setting and doesnt matter whether the laptop is plugged in or not

    can anyone help?

    thanks
     
    nitr0us, Sep 2, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    What codec are you using?
     
    flipfire, Sep 2, 2008
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    What codec are you using and what are you watching the DVD with? I mean the player name?

    Edit: Ooppss.. Flipfire beat me to the codec!! Anyways :D
     
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  4. nitr0us

    nitr0us Notebook Enthusiast

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    not sure about the codec?

    but occurs on both media direct and windows media player
     
    nitr0us, Sep 2, 2008
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    callanish Notebook Consultant

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    Does the video choppiness happen on action scenes or fast movement of the characters on the DVD? I experienced that on both dell's media direct and windows media player, but when I switched to watching a DVD on windows media center, the quality cleared up. Might be worth a shot to see if it makes a difference.
     
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    Try downloading VLC player. That should be able to play every media format there possibly is.
     
    flipfire, Sep 2, 2008
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    nitr0us Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok so after some further experimenting it seems to now only occur when im on battery... no choppiness when plugged in

    any ideas?

    thanks
     
    nitr0us, Sep 3, 2008
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    Are you running an x32 or x64 O/S?
     
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    When you're running on battery the system automatically downclocks the videocard. But choppiness is a bit odd. If you're running on vista, try to change the power option (left-click the task bar icon) to high performance instead of balanced/power saver and see if that makes a difference. Chances are it's not really a hardware problem but a driver issue and OS issue.

    Download the latest Nvidia drivers from Dell and see if they help.
     
    straddy, Sep 3, 2008
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