Fixed Pants™ Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) So i picked up a pretty good 32" philips lcd tv (from my girlfriends dad, for a good price), which i now have my computer connected up to, along side my xbox. But basically, flickering is quite frequent on 60hz, but i don't seem to be able to put any more hz into it on my nvidia control pannel. Anything i can do to improve things? It's ok with most things apart from web pages and msn etc, seems to be when there's a lot of white... Using a GeForce FX 5500, which i know is pretty basic but yeah... I have a 6800 (i think) in my old computer but not sure if i can just switch them over? Edited October 3, 2010 by Fixed Pants™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 So i picked up a pretty good 32" philips lcd tv (from my girlfriends dad, for a good price), which i now have my computer connected up to, along side my xbox. But basically, flickering is quite frequent on 60hz, but i don't seem to be able to put any more hz into it on my nvidia control pannel. Anything i can do to improve things? It's ok with most things apart from web pages and msn etc, seems to be when there's a lot of white... Using a GeForce FX 5500, which i know is pretty basic but yeah... I have a 6800 (i think) in my old computer but not sure if i can just switch them over? I believe the 6800's are AGPx8 just like the 5500 so they should swap just fine. Then it'll just be a case of getting the settings right, double check the cables are secure too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) I know I'm whoring up this thread a little but... My new laptop speakers are pretty quiet. Everything I watch it's always at full volume. This laptop actually has an analogue volume wheel so I've made sure the sound it up full on everything. Is there anything else I can check? It's fine with the headphones. Edited October 4, 2010 by JT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Get some external speakers for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 That's defeats the who point of a laptop doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Laptops are quiet. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well IMO watching films on a laptop defeats the point of a film anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Laptops are quiet. Simple as that. That is true, but this one seems really quiet compared to my old dell and my acer laptops. Well IMO watching films on a laptop defeats the point of a film anyway... You're one of those people who has a 52" screen with 400 pounds worth of sound equipment who'll refuse to watch anything in SD anymore aren't u? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Nope, just a measily 28" computer monitor and £180 of speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 But yeah MIX MY PROBLEM MIGHTY MUEL! Is there anyway to boost the volume, or 3rd party drivers or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 First result on Google for 'Boost Laptop Volume' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 If you use VLC media player you can boost the volume higher than 100%. It reads 200%, but it's not twice as loud as 100%. Worth a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'll look into that but I'm mainly watching movies on Netflix and youtube that's where I'm having the problem. Maybe I should look into decreasing the volume on my wife rather than increasing the volume on my laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Gtx 280 gfx card. I'm told its top of the range? I can get one in a swap for an old frame of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 You were fed massive lies. It's a mid range card from the old series of nVidia graphics cards. Worth around £75-£100. Personally if I were you I'd ask to see it working, if it does then do the swap. It's a fairly powerful card still that will do until the ATI 6*** series come along and force all the prices down. (Or at least, that's what the rumors say will probably happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'll look into that but I'm mainly watching movies on Netflix and youtube that's where I'm having the problem. Maybe I should look into decreasing the volume on my wife rather than increasing the volume on my laptop. The size of laptop speakers is marginally bigger than headphones. Why are they not as loud? You don't put them IN your ears. Honestly, even if you manage to boost the volume, it'll probably just distort and possibly damage your speakers. You're better off getting a portable set of speakers, yes it defeats the object of a laptop but if you insist on watching films on it, it'll be the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 He said it was worth around that, and that it's top of the line . Hmm, ok. Well i'd prefer to get better stuff now than being forced to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 The size of laptop speakers is marginally bigger than headphones. Why are they not as loud? You don't put them IN your ears. Honestly, even if you manage to boost the volume, it'll probably just distort and possibly damage your speakers. You're better off getting a portable set of speakers, yes it defeats the object of a laptop but if you insist on watching films on it, it'll be the best way to go. Oh yeah I knew that, I just said that as a little bit of into if it could help. I did boost the sound a fair chunk by ticking the 'enhance loudness' setting, which seemed to boost voice significantly but suppress music a tiny bit so it's a good trade off. I guess that's as good as it's going to get. It isn't a real big issue as I can just stick in my headphones when need be. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330480624357&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330480624357&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Any good? Not really. It's pretty old school by todays standards to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Suggestions on what I should look at haha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Aston Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Suggestions on what I should look at haha? it may not even by the graphics card, have you checked the spec of the tv to see what the highest hrz of the tv is, no matter how good the card is if the tv can only work up to a certain frequency you a bit stuck really. Edited October 4, 2010 by Joe Aston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 60 id guess? 1080p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Checking > Guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Haha yeah. When i've had to set it up for games etc it's only said 50 or 60? Or is it something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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