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    Alienware M17XR3 problem and upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kevsqn, Aug 18, 2014.

  1. kevsqn

    kevsqn Newbie

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    Hi.
    Im having issues playing dota 2. even all the settings are the lowest.
    when i check the fps while im playing its like 20-30+ tops.
    It also isnt overheating because ive checked the temp.
    ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling latest amd drivers but its still the same.
    ive also cleaned the insides fan.
    these are my specs
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    i also have a low score on the processor
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    Will upgrading my processor improve my gaming?
    if not what do you suggest i do?
    If i can upgrade to imptove.what specific brands would you recommend. for processor ,gpu or any other(average budget)

    Also i have this problem.everytime i try to install this update..it fails
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    kevsqn, Aug 18, 2014
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  2. Hackintoshihope

    Hackintoshihope AlienMeetsApple

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    Could you please list the exact specs of your computer? CPU, GPU, SSD/HDD, Thank you!
     
    Hackintoshihope, Aug 18, 2014
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  3. kevsqn

    kevsqn Newbie

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    GPU : AMD Radeon HD 6870M
    CPU : Intel (R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Memory : 8GB
    Hdd : 683 GB

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    i dont know wxactly what are the brands
    if you need any more info . just let me know.. all other infos are on the pictures...
     
    kevsqn, Aug 18, 2014
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    According to those, the game should run flawlessly. Have you tried any other games?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 21, 2014
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  5. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Probablky outdated drivers... That's the main issue for most R3 users with AMD cards...
     
    TomJGX, Aug 23, 2014
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