The preview render settings don't effect the final render, however, I'd check your OpenGL settings on your video card.  Do you know what video card you have?

If you're not comfortable tweaking your video card settings, I would recommend switching to a SreeD preview.  Some people swear by the OpenGL, but I say, use what's easiest for you :)

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