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    Performance issues on external monitor

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Phazer, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. Phazer

    Phazer Newbie

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    Hi!

    I've got a Dell Vostro 1500 with the 8600GT card and the 169.04 drivers, running Vista.

    I installed Oblivion yesterday, and the game is smooth on my laptop display, but when I disable the laptop display and run the game on my 17" NEC monitor, it's really slow and choppy. Running the game on 1024x768 on both monitors, and with the same graphics options.

    Anyone have a clue what I can do to fix this?
     
    Phazer, Nov 23, 2007
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  2. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    It does the same thing to me, on any game. I'm not sure what it is. I know I'm getting 30+ FPS because I was comparing it next to my laptop monitor.
     
    dmacfour, Nov 24, 2007
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