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    Seems as if my m14x is getting worst?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by rostock84, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. rostock84

    rostock84 Notebook Guru

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    I get FPS drops when playing almost everygame and my browser/desktop lags when i open new windows and such help please? :\
    Also im thinking about resettign everything to factory settings... how do i do that?
     
  2. kimjo42

    kimjo42 Notebook Consultant

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    For your first question, how long have you had your M14x? It looks to me as if you might have some unwanted programs, such as malicious software.
    If your web browsing lags, maybe you're sharing bandwidth?

    As for your second question, you should be able to reset everything with a clean format and reinstall of the software that came with your machine?
     
  3. rostock84

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    Ive had this laptop since july. And how do i know which programs are unwanted :\? and its not the bandwith its google chrome actually lagging . not the internet and resetting everything helps or it doesnt?
     
  4. Gearsguy

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    Is your refresh rate at 60hz?
     
  5. rostock84

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    How do i check?
     
  6. rostock84

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    NVm i changed it to 60hz now o.o what did that do?
     
  7. Gearsguy

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    If it was at 40hz then that would explain the lag. The refresh rate is like.. the FPS of your screen for regular things
     
  8. Operationzebra

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    I mean this in the nicest way possible. OP you seem like you should have bought a mac......
    Makes me sad that a beautiful machine like this sits in your non-capable hands.....
     
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    Thanks you were very helpful to the original poster I am sure...
     
  10. Gearsguy

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    Hey dude, be nice. Just because he had a refresh rate, which not alot of people know because its not a very common problem, doesnt mean he 'needs a mac'. He bought it with his money and thats his desiscion to what he will buy. Lets not start fights here