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    video playback from GPU?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by baine4812, Mar 4, 2011.

  1. baine4812

    baine4812 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I saw this review Alienware M11x UltraPortable review and it seems like they are advocating using the GPU to do video playback.

    Contrary to what I would have thought. Anyone have experience using the GPU for video playback?
     
    baine4812, Mar 4, 2011
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  2. xXscionXx

    xXscionXx Notebook Consultant

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    The 335m is more than capable to play 1080p.
     
    xXscionXx, Mar 4, 2011
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  3. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    Most of the time it wouldn't be necessary to use the Nvidia gpu for videos. The Intel integrated graphics are good enough for most video playback.
     
    i has m11x, Mar 4, 2011
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    The Gpu can be better on battery
     
    xXscionXx, Mar 4, 2011
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    On an M11xR1 one needs the Nvidia GPU enabled to allow access via HDMI/DisplayPort.

    Using HDMI and DisplayPort you can watch two(2) HD movies(720p) at the same time.

    Ten metre HDMI cable and you can have two DVDs playing at the same time in different rooms. And that's using an M11xR1 SU7300 C2D.

    Just don't trip over cables!!
     
    DrGoodvibes, Mar 4, 2011
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