Help! M17x Video Performance is Awful!

All,

I see there is a lot of data on this subject, however I am not seeing too many direct references to what I am experiencing or solutions.

Out of the box, my laptop was working fine outside of one minor issue, which I couldn't explain (CPUs would randomly be utilized heavily once a week or so).

I formatted it in order to fix the issue, with a fresh Vista-64.

Now I am experiencing terrible GPU performance which has never existed. I have Hybrid graphics enabled, and I have downloaded the latest graphics.

What I could once run at a solid 35-40 fps consistently is now 10 fps. Help!

 

not that i know what the problem is, but you should include specs when writing a "help me" thread, have you instaled the right gpu drivers(might fix it)

 

stealth mode??????

 

I have no Alienware programs installed at this time.

Specs are: Q6600, 4GB RAM, GTX 260M (just one) the alternate video card is the 9400M

Thanks for the swift replies!!!!

 

Disable hybrid graphics.

 

Did you start the pc on battery power ? If so it turns on internal gfx.
Check your BIOS and turn off internal gfx.

Hope it helps.

/Buli

 

Yep - be sure Integrated Graphics and HybridSLI are both enabled or both disabled. Don't mix them up.

 

Yep, looks like you're running on 9400. It's best to keep it disabled in BIOS and when needed just boot without the power cord to auto-enable it.

 

What happened to your system? Or sig .

 

I am not running the 9400, I run dxdiag to check to see what card is enabled to be sure.

The 260 is on, and it isnt booted without the plug.


I have them BOTH ENABLED in the bios - what is the best practice for performance?


again - i appreciate the tidy responses from everyone!

 

Both enabled means worst stability and performance. Disable both and you should run on 260 only, for best results.

 

This has worked - thanks for your help!!