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    Low GPU usage video app?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by darthc0da, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. darthc0da

    darthc0da Notebook Consultant

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    I ussually play tf2 and watch videos on vlc at the same time. However, this makes my fps drop maybe 20. Does anyone know a video app that would be less gpu expensive?
     
    darthc0da, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Video players use your CPU not your GPU which can also be the cause for the drop in FPS.
     
    Gintoki, Apr 23, 2008
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