Various embodiments disclose a system that includes a first source processor that generates a first stream of graphics data, a second source processor that generates a second stream of graphics data, a display device that displays at least one of the first stream of graphics data and the second stream of graphics data, and a timing controller that is coupled to the first source processor and the second source processor and receives a first control signal to enter into a self-refresh state, in response, enters into the self-refresh state, causes the display device to display a first frame stored in memory, wherein the first frame includes at least a portion of data included in the first stream of graphics data, receives a second stream of graphics data, exits the self-refresh state, and causes the display device to display the second stream of graphics data.