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    Brand new m17x r4, just received it today. can't support ultra?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mendameister, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. mendameister

    mendameister Notebook Geek

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    I'm trying to play hitman absolution on Ultra settings but im getting like 2fps. i got a 7970m w/ 12gb ram 2.7 o/c to 3.7 processor. Only thing is once i got the laptop it was win 7 home premium, i upgraded to win 8 pro and now Catalyst control center is not supported, what can i do to check if i'm using the 7970m instead of the integrated gfx card for gaming, and how can i fix the catalyst control center? i tried downloading it from Dell drivers but it wasn't supported. thanks.
     
    mendameister, Dec 11, 2012
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  2. cmacclel

    cmacclel Notebook Guru

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    Did you try it with windows 7?? Changing over to a new OS on a machine that came with a previous version is always flakey for a few months until bugs get worked out which is exactly why I won't upgrade. I am concidering running dual boot which is what I did to my wifes new 23" touchscreen.
     
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Update your GPU drivers and make sure you are running solely on the 7970m by pressing FN+F7. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 11, 2012
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