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    MSI X320 Video running slow.HELP!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by aivazovsky, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. aivazovsky

    aivazovsky Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, all... few days ago i bought a MSI X320 ultra slim netbook with installed Windows Vista, and i have a problem with watching movies in full screen, when i watch not in a full screen everything is ok, but when i put it on full screen it's running slow, and with interupted sound on some movies especially when i click on the right button for options, then it goes really slow. I downloaded also BS player, GOM player, used windows media player, downloaded vista codec packages, klite codecs (not in the same time), xvid codec, and that helped a little, but in the general the problem was still there, also tried to downloaded new graphic drivers (with no help because i have the newest drivers), tried to change resolution on BS player as well and still nothing?! I thought it's vista and i wanted to put XP on my x320, but before i decide to do that i wonder is there someone who has the same problem or who can help me! What should i do?Plz
    Is it worth to install XP on MSI X320, would that make any difference on the video running slow?
     
  2. Bron5

    Bron5 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not Vista, it's the crappy intel 500 integrated graphics on the X320. It struggles with full screen video. (This affects all netbooks/notebooks using it, not just the X320.) The X320 is not the best choice if full screen video is important to you. (The X340 is much better, though not perfect either.)

    The X320 just does not have the power for HD and full screen video, in my opinion. It's basically a super-netbook. Great for general web surfing, email, music, etc.. I am able to watch some movies full screen with Divx/Xvid but it's hit or miss.

    Good luck!
     
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    See the other X320 "thoughts" thread here. There is a solution to the X320 video performance issue -- basically an updated driver for the 500 and an updated for Flash (10.1 beta).