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    M14x Gaming Discussion Thread

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by TheSpaceHamster, May 1, 2011.

  1. darkphase

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    darkphase, Jun 2, 2011
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    I saw a couple posts a few pages back about Fallout New Vegas. I have it maxed and I'm getting about 40-50 fps on average, 40 is the lowest I've ever seen it go
     
    Infin1ty, Jun 2, 2011
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  3. Dukien

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    After some OC and other tweaking Im able to play metro 2033 high with physix high with steady 40-50 fps. Its awesome when you think how crap the GPU really is, still dont get why they could at least trow in DDR5 ram in there.
     
    Dukien, Jun 2, 2011
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    Okay Red Faction: armageddon, on high with dx 10/11 enabled runs smooth and looks amazing. I am digging it and it kept steady despite huge explosions and enemies all around me.
     
    Hengst2404, Jun 7, 2011
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    Running Alice: Madness Returns on high settings, with aa, no overclocking at 32 fps average. The game is smooth and pretty good looking. Duke Nukem Forever I will check out later today.
     
    Hengst2404, Jun 14, 2011
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    Marcymaru Notebook Consultant

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    Did anybody tried Dawn of war II?

    I don't understand why in the ingame performance test I get sometimes 17fps and sometimes 9fps as minimum.

    Average I think is around 40fps.

    Is this normal?
     
    Marcymaru, Jun 20, 2011
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  7. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    On what settings? That doesnt sound right at all! I am still waiting for my m14x but I often play it on my MBP17 2011 at all high 1920x1200 and get between 30-50fps with the odd dip in orbital strikes.

    Can you run the benchmark and let us know what you get?
     
    ninja2000, Jun 20, 2011
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  8. Marcymaru

    Marcymaru Notebook Consultant

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    I7 2630
    1366x768
    1.5 GT555
    4GB Ram

    Sure thing, I'll run the benchmark as soon as I'll be at home after work.
     
    Marcymaru, Jun 20, 2011
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  9. ninja2000

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    ok and please list the settings you are running it at.
    at 1366 with no OC and high settings I would expect over 20-40-90fps if the 555m performs as per my expectations (ie similar to my 6750)
     
    ninja2000, Jun 20, 2011
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  10. Marcymaru

    Marcymaru Notebook Consultant

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    Any particular app you would recommend?

    PCMark Vantage
    3DMark 11 - Basic Edition
    3DMark Vantage
    3DMark 06
     
    Marcymaru, Jun 20, 2011
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  11. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    sorry, I am talking about the DOW2 benchmark. If you go into the gfx settings you will see the option to benchmark
     
    ninja2000, Jun 20, 2011
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    It will be done. I forgot to mention that I have stock GPU drivers (267.something), I'll try with the stock drivers and after the update. ;)
     
    Marcymaru, Jun 20, 2011
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    Gearsguy, Jun 24, 2011
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    Hi guys,

    im currently running SC2 on high settings and i am only getting 30fps. Is this normal? i can only hit 60 on low settings.

    m14x
    1600resolution
    gt555 3gb
     
    excalaver, Jun 28, 2011
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  15. Dukien

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    Make sure that you playing on max power settings in windows and that optimus changes (it should do it automaticaly)

    No, its not normal at all - Im playing ultra fine.
     
    Dukien, Jun 28, 2011
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    The video of crysis warhead looks good.
     
    Bmc401, Jun 28, 2011
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    Anyone play DCS A-10c or Arma II on there M14x?
     
    BrightLightColdSteel, Jun 29, 2011
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    hi all, i am looking to order my m14x and will be getting the base i7 processor with the 1600x900 screen and 8gb memory with the 3gb gt555m can anybody suggest how well elder scrolls skyrim may run on this system upon release as this is the main reason i am upgrading to a new laptop.
    I know full specifications havent been released yet but im sure someone must have a vague idea.
    Thanks all
     
    danm5411, Jul 1, 2011
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    do you guys think that Bf3 will run medium???
     
    FelipY2K, Aug 11, 2011
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  20. trooper1414

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    test results for bf3 are already posted by king ..for the alpha build...and people have reported...it`ll work just fine !!
     
    trooper1414, Aug 12, 2011
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