Why does my screen continuously dim during gaming, while plugged in
i have an MSI gt70 with the nvidia GTX 675M. During game play, with the computer plugged in the screen with continuously go back and for between dim and bright. it is a smooth transition from bright to dim that happens every 2-3 seconds. when i unplug the computer it does not dim.
Why is it doing this and how do i stop it.
side note: just in case it matters, im not using the factory charger as it broke. i am using a rocketfish 90W adapter
laptop windows-8.1
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
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i have an MSI gt70 with the nvidia GTX 675M. During game play, with the computer plugged in the screen with continuously go back and for between dim and bright. it is a smooth transition from bright to dim that happens every 2-3 seconds. when i unplug the computer it does not dim.
Why is it doing this and how do i stop it.
side note: just in case it matters, im not using the factory charger as it broke. i am using a rocketfish 90W adapter
laptop windows-8.1
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06
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i have an MSI gt70 with the nvidia GTX 675M. During game play, with the computer plugged in the screen with continuously go back and for between dim and bright. it is a smooth transition from bright to dim that happens every 2-3 seconds. when i unplug the computer it does not dim.
Why is it doing this and how do i stop it.
side note: just in case it matters, im not using the factory charger as it broke. i am using a rocketfish 90W adapter
laptop windows-8.1
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
i have an MSI gt70 with the nvidia GTX 675M. During game play, with the computer plugged in the screen with continuously go back and for between dim and bright. it is a smooth transition from bright to dim that happens every 2-3 seconds. when i unplug the computer it does not dim.
Why is it doing this and how do i stop it.
side note: just in case it matters, im not using the factory charger as it broke. i am using a rocketfish 90W adapter
laptop windows-8.1
laptop windows-8.1
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
asked Feb 25 '15 at 12:22
PatrickPatrick
612
612
Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06
add a comment |
Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06
Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06
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While gaming, the laptop consumes more power than when idle. Perhaps your replacement adapter is not able to maintain a constant high power supply, and therefore it keeps switching to battery power.
I'm not sure why the screen goes dimmer. Maybe it's trying to save power.
I suggest that you search for an official replacement of the original charger for your laptop model, if possible, or at least one with good reviews. Using a low quality third-party charger that has not been approved could lead to permanent damages to your battery or motherboard.
A quick online search for your laptop model showed 180W charger. So maybe the 90W one you're using is not enough. Haven't you noticed a decrease in charging time since you've got it?
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
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Power supply, power profile, possible virus/trojan (I've seen some absolutely hilarious virii), malfunctioning internals (backlight or inverter is possibly on the fritz)... Only way to know for certain where the problem is beginning is with monitoring gear. A lot of 'green' power boards actually give power readings nowadays which will help determine whether it is drawing a constant but varying amount of power periodically and regularly. That will determine whether it is power supply. Then it's a case of working backwards though I don't really like the idea of running a laptop with electronics open with multimeter monitoring it...
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
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While gaming, the laptop consumes more power than when idle. Perhaps your replacement adapter is not able to maintain a constant high power supply, and therefore it keeps switching to battery power.
I'm not sure why the screen goes dimmer. Maybe it's trying to save power.
I suggest that you search for an official replacement of the original charger for your laptop model, if possible, or at least one with good reviews. Using a low quality third-party charger that has not been approved could lead to permanent damages to your battery or motherboard.
A quick online search for your laptop model showed 180W charger. So maybe the 90W one you're using is not enough. Haven't you noticed a decrease in charging time since you've got it?
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
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no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
add a comment |
While gaming, the laptop consumes more power than when idle. Perhaps your replacement adapter is not able to maintain a constant high power supply, and therefore it keeps switching to battery power.
I'm not sure why the screen goes dimmer. Maybe it's trying to save power.
I suggest that you search for an official replacement of the original charger for your laptop model, if possible, or at least one with good reviews. Using a low quality third-party charger that has not been approved could lead to permanent damages to your battery or motherboard.
A quick online search for your laptop model showed 180W charger. So maybe the 90W one you're using is not enough. Haven't you noticed a decrease in charging time since you've got it?
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
add a comment |
While gaming, the laptop consumes more power than when idle. Perhaps your replacement adapter is not able to maintain a constant high power supply, and therefore it keeps switching to battery power.
I'm not sure why the screen goes dimmer. Maybe it's trying to save power.
I suggest that you search for an official replacement of the original charger for your laptop model, if possible, or at least one with good reviews. Using a low quality third-party charger that has not been approved could lead to permanent damages to your battery or motherboard.
A quick online search for your laptop model showed 180W charger. So maybe the 90W one you're using is not enough. Haven't you noticed a decrease in charging time since you've got it?
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
While gaming, the laptop consumes more power than when idle. Perhaps your replacement adapter is not able to maintain a constant high power supply, and therefore it keeps switching to battery power.
I'm not sure why the screen goes dimmer. Maybe it's trying to save power.
I suggest that you search for an official replacement of the original charger for your laptop model, if possible, or at least one with good reviews. Using a low quality third-party charger that has not been approved could lead to permanent damages to your battery or motherboard.
A quick online search for your laptop model showed 180W charger. So maybe the 90W one you're using is not enough. Haven't you noticed a decrease in charging time since you've got it?
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:17
TymricTymric
2622514
2622514
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
add a comment |
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
no i havent really noticed a difference in charging time. if anything i feel like it dies a little faster. but i have been reading a lot of articles about it switching to battery power and then back to charging, and that makes a lot of sense. ill probably go buy a new charger with the appropriate rating. Thanks for your input
– Patrick
Feb 26 '15 at 20:11
add a comment |
Power supply, power profile, possible virus/trojan (I've seen some absolutely hilarious virii), malfunctioning internals (backlight or inverter is possibly on the fritz)... Only way to know for certain where the problem is beginning is with monitoring gear. A lot of 'green' power boards actually give power readings nowadays which will help determine whether it is drawing a constant but varying amount of power periodically and regularly. That will determine whether it is power supply. Then it's a case of working backwards though I don't really like the idea of running a laptop with electronics open with multimeter monitoring it...
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
dtbnguyendtbnguyen
45126
add a comment |
Power supply, power profile, possible virus/trojan (I've seen some absolutely hilarious virii), malfunctioning internals (backlight or inverter is possibly on the fritz)... Only way to know for certain where the problem is beginning is with monitoring gear. A lot of 'green' power boards actually give power readings nowadays which will help determine whether it is drawing a constant but varying amount of power periodically and regularly. That will determine whether it is power supply. Then it's a case of working backwards though I don't really like the idea of running a laptop with electronics open with multimeter monitoring it...
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
dtbnguyendtbnguyen
45126
add a comment |
Power supply, power profile, possible virus/trojan (I've seen some absolutely hilarious virii), malfunctioning internals (backlight or inverter is possibly on the fritz)... Only way to know for certain where the problem is beginning is with monitoring gear. A lot of 'green' power boards actually give power readings nowadays which will help determine whether it is drawing a constant but varying amount of power periodically and regularly. That will determine whether it is power supply. Then it's a case of working backwards though I don't really like the idea of running a laptop with electronics open with multimeter monitoring it...
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
dtbnguyendtbnguyen
45126
Power supply, power profile, possible virus/trojan (I've seen some absolutely hilarious virii), malfunctioning internals (backlight or inverter is possibly on the fritz)... Only way to know for certain where the problem is beginning is with monitoring gear. A lot of 'green' power boards actually give power readings nowadays which will help determine whether it is drawing a constant but varying amount of power periodically and regularly. That will determine whether it is power supply. Then it's a case of working backwards though I don't really like the idea of running a laptop with electronics open with multimeter monitoring it...
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
dtbnguyendtbnguyen
45126
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
dtbnguyendtbnguyen
45126
answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
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answered Feb 25 '15 at 13:30
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Its possible the problem is with the adapter. What are your power profile settings set to?
– Ramhound
Feb 25 '15 at 12:25
I wish it could be a hardware issue... a failing/bad screen.
– vembutech
Feb 26 '15 at 15:06