120hz monitor running 60hz?

[jabru]

I'm buyin a laptop, it comes with a 120hz display and Nvidia 3D Vision. My question is: is it possible to make it run on 60hz to save power? Thanks in advance!

 

[gamerk316]

Yes, although I don't know how much power that would actually save...

 

[leon2006]

It runs 60HZ by default. The 120HZ is use when running 3D application.

 

[jabru]

So I WOULD be able to use switchable graphics with it (since it runs at 60hz default)?

 

[jabru]

I just had a chat with Dell support:

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09:57:17 Melinda I
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09:57:27 Melinda I
Hi Luciano. Good morning.
10:00:02 Melinda I
Hello. The box to type in is on the bottom portion of the chat, just to the left of the second button if you are having trouble finding it.
10:02:22 Me
Hello, I would like to know if it's possible to make the 120hz monitor on the M17x go 60hz to save power
10:02:52 Melinda I
I am glad that you chatted in today, I will be more than happy to help you.
10:04:12 Melinda I
Give me a min or two to check on your concern.
10:04:33 Me
mhm
10:04:53 Me
also I'd like to know if it's possible to use Intel Switchable Graphics with the 120hz display
10:07:17 Melinda I
let me check on that.
10:09:12 Melinda I
thanks for waiting, Luciano. With regards to your 1st question, yes you can make 60hz settings from 120hz. you can go through the display properties to do so.
10:10:16 Me
nice
10:11:37 Melinda I
And for your 2nd question, yes,you can also use Intel Switchable Graphics with the 120hz display.
10:12:35 Me
that's great, thanks a bunch!
10:12:57 Me
one last question, is it true that 120hz spends more energy?
10:12:58 Melinda I
you're most welcome. by the way, may i know when do you plan to make a purchase?
10:13:17 Melinda I
Yes it requires more power.
10:13:26 Me
I'm still researching on laptops, it's an expensive purchase so I'm taking my time
10:13:43 Me

So looks like I don't have to worry about that anymore. Thanks for the help though!

 

[jabru]

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