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    Can I improve performance and appearance by playing on 720p TV?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by chris3145, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. chris3145

    chris3145 Notebook Consultant

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    I got the 1600x900 screen on my m14x, and a lot of people say they're going for the smaller screen so they can have a lower native resolution to improve frames per second when gaming. Could I get the same benefit by using an HDMI cable to output my games to my 1280x720p television?
     
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    Of course. There is no reason you couldn't drop the res on the built in monitor either. But running 720p on a tv is pretty respectable quality wise. Considering the M11x can handle 720p to a tv with good performance, using this beast should give a pleasurable gaming experience.
     
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    tuckrr Notebook Consultant

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    i dont mind turning my screen down from native res, i think its a bit over hyped on these boards IMO


    (especially if its only from 900p to 720p)
     
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    It varies by the type and quality of the disply, but you will always take a noticable hit in sharpness at the very least if you run anything below native resolution. Sometimes color, vibrance, contrast, etc... is affected as well.
     
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