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    MX7515 Refresh Rate

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Silvertip, Dec 17, 2005.

  1. Silvertip

    Silvertip Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well readinga thread about the ATI drivers, it mentioned that the refresh rate resets to 60 Hz when the drivers are loaded in. The article mentioned that a faster refresh rate is desireable to prevent flickering etc.

    So the question is what is the refresh rate for the MX7515 set at when it comes from Gateway? What should it be set at?

    Thanks.
     
    Silvertip, Dec 17, 2005
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  2. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    What? It's an LCD screen...the refresh rate doesn't really effect anything.

    From Eizo.com

    Q3 Are refresh rates applicable to LCD monitors?

    A3 Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is swept from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and thus refresh rates are not really applicable to LCD technology.
     
    tullnd, Dec 18, 2005
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  3. Silvertip

    Silvertip Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the information and the link.

    Now I know that it doesn't matter!
     
    Silvertip, Dec 18, 2005
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    JediYoda Newbie

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    I purchased my MX7515 laptop 2 days ago. I wiped out the recovery partition and Windows XP Home system partition from the hard drive. Then, I installed Windows XP Pro SP2 on it. I found all the drivers and installed them properly.

    However, one thing I do notice is the text display is "better" before the upgrade; I can see the dots that make up the fonts after the upgrade. Before the upgrade, I think the font is neater and you could hardly see the dots that build the fonts. May I know why and is that anyway to improve it?

    If you are confused by my statement above, please imagine the difference of font display in a SXGA mode comparing with XGA mode.

    Please advise. Thanks.
     
    JediYoda, Dec 20, 2005
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  5. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you have ClearType fonts enabled?
     
    tullnd, Dec 20, 2005
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    How does one enable cleartype fonts? I am running into a similar issue...

    Thanks! ;)
     
    boogaboo, Dec 20, 2005
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  7. Silvertip

    Silvertip Notebook Enthusiast

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    I read the comments regarding Cleartype and realized that this was my issue also. I had reinstalled XP to get rid of all the stuff left behind by AOL, Symantec and Macafee,

    I redid Cleartype by going to the microsoft webstie and doins a search for Cleartype. It gives you the option to set it on line or to download a program that gives you clear type tuning.

    It has made quite a difference in the way the text looks.
     
    Silvertip, Dec 20, 2005
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  8. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    Right click on the desktop. Choose Properties. Click on the "Appearance" tab, then press the "effects" button.

    Make sure the box is checked for "Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts" and select "ClearType" from the drop down. Click "OK" to exit all the screens.

    It'll be enabled then, but occasionally people complain of some small amounts of artifacting afterwards, but it goes away with a reboot.
     
    tullnd, Dec 21, 2005
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  9. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    There is also a check box at System Properties -> Advanced -> Performance Settings -> Visual Effects -> Smooth edges of screen fonts.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 27, 2005
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