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    Enhance programs with Nvidia control panel?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mechrock, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Do the settings in the Nvidia control panel actually enhance programs like windows media center and real player by adding aa and af? Does this actually do something?
     
    mechrock, Dec 23, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Settings are there for flexibility. You need to play around with the settings and try certain combination to bring out the most of your comp performance. Some apps might like the AA, AF and others, some don't. OpenGL and DirectX apps come into mind.

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    qhn, Dec 24, 2008
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    Do you know if I would see any difference in video quality if I turn on AA or AF?
    I'm guessing that it would enhance program like Google Earth?
     
    mechrock, Dec 24, 2008
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    These 2 settings did not do much for Google Earth on my comp. Open it with OpenGL mode does make a difference

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 25, 2008
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