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    Z Series Hybrid Graphics, Intel Glitch

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by caudex, Mar 17, 2010.

  1. caudex

    caudex Notebook Geek

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    Got this strange problem, anybody know how to fix it?

    Basically when on Stamina Mode, sometimes the graphics will get minor graphical glitches. This doesn't happen immediatly, after like 1-2 hours of use.
    The glitches are not usually that bad, can still work within it if wanted.

    However in Speed Mode, it never glitches.

    Anybody got this problem too?
     
    caudex, Mar 17, 2010
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  2. ihtc

    ihtc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Let us know which model Z you have.
     
    ihtc, Mar 17, 2010
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  3. caudex

    caudex Notebook Geek

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    Vgn-z46gd..............
     
    caudex, Mar 17, 2010
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    Nautis Switchable Graphics Guy

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    Sounds like the Intel GPU may be overheating.
     
    Nautis, Mar 18, 2010
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  5. MJFlash

    MJFlash Notebook Consultant

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    Perhaps even more likely (and quite well documented) is that Intel's 3D drivers do not have the same degree of compatibility/refinement that nVidia's and AMD's 3D drivers do. This will be particularly true on a new GPU integration - especially with Sony's mods. Only some serious debugging can answer this in absolute terms.

    FYI!
    Mark
     
    MJFlash, Mar 18, 2010
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