Why does changing LCD screen resolution (Windows 7) take several seconds?
- by Jakub P.
Why does it take so long for a computer monitor to change resolution? Why does it take 2-3 seconds rather than, say, 50 ms?
E.g. my current Windows 7 with strong GPU and 24 inch monitor takes 2-3 seconds. Why so long? I know some might say "it's JUST 2 seconds", but come on... Games produce hundreds of FPS, and monitors work at 60 Hz, so what is it that takes so much time?
I remember this was the same in just about any machine I ever worked with.