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    Diablo 3 and the m14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by DC87, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. DC87

    DC87 Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to just share the the m14x handles Diablo 3 perfectly. At max resolution 1600x900, shadows off and v-sync on running around killing 1-6 monsters at a time will remain at 60 FPS. When there's 12+ monsters and a bunch of effects going on I saw FPS dip down to 30-40's. Although, downgrading the resolution hugely increases FPS. Also, you will probably want to keep vsync on as there's a lot of "tearing" with it on as FPS will go up to 100 then suddenly to 50, vsync just makes it much smoother and enjoyable.

    I know I'm looking forward to when this game is released and I figured others will be too, and it runs amazing on the m14x and the game doesn't appear to be very demanding at all really.
     
    DC87, Feb 18, 2012
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    killerduck Newbie

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    Nice to hear . I am really looking forward to Diablo 3 . But i heard the launch has been delayed . Are you a beta tester ?
     
    killerduck, Feb 18, 2012
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  3. Kevinmcg

    Kevinmcg Notebook Deity

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    What CPU do you have?
     
    Kevinmcg, Feb 18, 2012
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  4. DC87

    DC87 Notebook Consultant

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    i7-2670QM, turbo boost off.

    Yeah I got into the beta and just finally had time to play for a couple hours for the first time since reading week rolled around.
     
    DC87, Feb 18, 2012
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    squeeb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm also participating in the beta test. Pretty sweet game...runs solid with everything turned up. I'll run some fraps benchmarks and post em here when I get a chance.
     
    squeeb, Feb 18, 2012
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    unitardinventor Notebook Guru

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    Which NVIDIA driver version are you using?
     
    unitardinventor, Feb 20, 2012
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