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    Some Graphics Sharp, Some Fuzzy

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by therock, Dec 2, 2017.

  1. therock

    therock Notebook Evangelist

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    This is not game related but is graphics related or so I believe.
    My laptop specs is in my sig.

    I'm attaching an example of what I get from time to time in having sharp and fuzzy graphics at the same time.
    I checked them on my other computers and its not like this.

    Note how the chart text and graph is not as clear as the upper portion. And I see the "Forward 2 Days" button is fuzzy also with clear text at the same level?

    Is there something I can do?

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  2. Assembler

    Assembler Notebook Consultant

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    This looks more like a Windows scaling issue, what factor is currently set on you notebook ? Both buttons use a custom background image (unlike the "submit" button), which is probably not made for the dpi setting of your display. That's why things get blurry.
     
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  3. therock

    therock Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! I tried many combos of resolutions and zooms with little satisfaction and seeing this laptop comes @1920 x 1080 scaled to 125%, and the word scaling sticking in my mind. 125% being an uneven number I set it to 128 and bingo a noticeable improvement. Not 100% but I can live with it. I tried 124% and lower but the 128% looked better to me.


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    Run at native resolution and 100% scaling.
     
  5. therock

    therock Notebook Evangelist

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    I did that and its good but horrible tiny.
     
  6. HTWingNut

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    Welcome to the beauty of LCD displays and the wonderful world of Windows scaling.
     
  7. LanceAvion

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    And this is pretty much why I don't really advise more than say 1080p on a 15" laptop. There are still some issues to iron out regarding windows and higher resolutions.
     
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    I'm of the same belief. That being said, it would be great to have 2560x1440. No reason not to these days.
     
  9. LanceAvion

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    Oh but of course. 1080p on a 15" laptop was just a ballpark for what is usable at 100% for most people. If you can comfortably use 1440p on your 15" screen then I say go for it. Likewise if you need a 17" screen to comfortably use windows at 1440p then that's fine too.
     
  10. krabman

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    Some cards can push pixels well enough to warrant QHD which would seem enough to make it a realistic resolution option for some even if they need to use scaling with it. I'm on a 17" with QHD at 100 which is all I can handle although it's certainly it's possible a younger version of myself might of been able to make a go at QHD on a 15" screen. If only the world could have more reminders that getting old sucks... lol