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    Alienware M17X R3 Problem.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Pepsxi, May 2, 2012.

  1. Pepsxi

    Pepsxi Newbie

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    Hi all,

    Just got my laptop today, it's quite good up to now !

    When i'm playing GTA with the charger in, it runs fine> But as soon as i remove the charger the Framerate drops. I have took off power saving and set it to high performance when the charger is unplugged, but nothing seems to help. If you can help me that would be great !

    Thanks !
     
    Pepsxi, May 2, 2012
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  2. jinda

    jinda Notebook Evangelist

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    I experienced the same thing (another game) and thought maybe the GPU is switching to iGPU which can't provide the same FPS when unplugged.
    I just dont play on a battery power to solve the issue.
     
    jinda, May 2, 2012
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  3. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    you do not game unplugged, that's it, high performance or not
     
    maxheap, May 2, 2012
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    shenson007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    powermizer/powerplay just clocks the card down when on battery. Its a battery protection feature.
     
    shenson007, May 2, 2012
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  5. codesx100

    codesx100 Notebook Consultant

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    yea if you want high end gaming you have to keep it plugged in, or else lower the graphic setting on your game. same problem i had with skyrim, i play on high, but it would lag if im on battery unless i played on low/medium. kinda stinks but it would drain your battery dry if it didnt have that setting.
     
    codesx100, May 2, 2012
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    M11xDude Notebook Consultant

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    ^^ What he said!

    AFAIK, the only Alienware laptop that can game without clocking the card down while on battery is the M11x...
     
    M11xDude, May 2, 2012
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