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    Low fps in crysis 2 gtx 460m??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. saloo_f5

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    i get low fps in crysis 2 even at the lowest settings it gives 4 to 5 fps ???
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    procesor 2820qm, 4gb ram, gx 460m, 120hz... and i have not enabled 3d .... ??
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    Make sure that the laptop is not in stealth mode. Does it perform badly in all games or only Crysis 2?
     
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    I played C2 in 3D very comfortably, though I did have a problem with witcher 2 which turned out to be a compatability issue and was fixed by disabling the Nvidia 3D service........known issue

    when I have an issue I alway use 3Dmark06 to check that my system is running correctly.
     
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    DX 11 enabled? or no?

    Should run fine on lowest settings with the 460m cant say for sure its playable above medium settings.
     
    jackfsc2, Jul 23, 2011
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    works in high fine on mine gtx 460m cpu 2720qm ram 16gb 1866MHz
     
    king000000, Jul 23, 2011
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    when i had my 480 i got 20-25 fps with all extreme dx9 and 25-33 on v high with a couple set to extreme.

    this is fully overclocked (1080p)

    in 3d mode got 25-30 with v high at 720p iirc
     
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    it performs badly in all the games.. even nfshot at lowest graphics isnt running smooth.. :S how to turn off the stealth mode?
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    in the alienware command centre the system is set to high performance but still ... its giving a very low performance dont know why..
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    You are plugged in, right?

    That and make sure you updated your drivers and such to the latest.
     
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    yeah m plugged in... but m updating the drivers.. which driver should i install? from the nvidia's webdite?
     
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    m installing the 275.33 from the nvidia's website lets see what happens... but i am not sure it will work :S
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    You can disable the stealth mode by pressing the stealth mode button on the touch sensitive control panel (the buttons on the hindge cover).
     
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    yeah m plugged in but still its giving low fps.. even in nfsh its giving 9 fps on the lowest setting ... is there a hardware problem??
     
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    Probably not, you just have the computer in the wrong power mode. Disable stealth mode (see my previous post) and set the computer to high performance mode.

    *Open Alienware command center
    *Press on Alien Fusion
    *Select High Performance Mode
     
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    it is already in high performance mode :S
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    i press that button but there is no response i mean how will i know it is not in stealth mode anymore.. it isnt showing anything when i press that button? plus i have selected high performance from the alienware command center still no response ..
     
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    When you press the stealth mode button, there will flash an icon on the screen.

    AlienFusion will have the word "Stealth mode" written somewhere on the screen in the alienware control panel if you are in stealthmode.
     
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    yeah i have checked it but it is not in stealth mode ... it is in high performance mode ... :S
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    active plan= high performance ...
     
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    At this point I think there could be something wrong with your GPU. I think you should call Dell and let them run some diagnosis on the computer.
     
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    Were you able to update to the 275.33 drivers from nvidia?
     
    zoolian982, Jul 23, 2011
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    Does system lack performance in other areas/games? My system had similar issues and Dell ran test that turned out a bad CPU and MBoard. Give Dell Tech a call.

    Or do it yourself.
    Run Heaven to check GPU Then run 3dmark06 or similar to test CPU.
     
    jwolf7722, Jul 23, 2011
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    yes its lacking in all the the applications apart from games........ok i'LL call dell customer support
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    yes i was.............. message you have entered is too short.
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    i ran cpu and gpu tests but it isnt giving the score which it shoudl.. its giving way too low scores... arauna ray tracng benchmark gave a score of 1400 ??
     
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    If all drivers and everything else looks fine I would just call. Had same issues which turned out to be bad CPU+Board.
     
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    so they sent you a replacement system?
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    i bought it from the outlet :S but now i think i should order a new one instead.. :(
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    At this moment they said they are going to send me a new replacement. Had some issues with them processing my replacement after it was agreed upon (It was just a mess of confusion) but yes I will be getting a new replacement because they couldn't find a outlet system with my same specs.

    They originally offered outlet with different specs which I refused and requested a return. They called back two days later with a new system order.
     
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    you mean it wont be a refurb? great congratz than :)
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    and what specs are you getting now?
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    Same specs or better is what they said. I guess finding the blu-ray drive and the 6970m from the outlet wasnt possible. It was a frustrating week and not worth it.

    The Dell tech should be able to test if your CPU is bad. Took 20 minutes. See what they say.
     
    jwolf7722, Jul 23, 2011
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    one other thing you might check, in the bios does it recognise the proper 230watt AC power unit
     
    Geoffxx, Jul 23, 2011
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    go to the Nvidia control panel and make sure u put the 3d setting from auto-select to high preformance
     
    Cypher32, Jul 24, 2011
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    dell tech took 3-4 hours and were not able to find the problem.. as i traveled overseas and i will be back in august ..they were saying that they will send in the technician to check for the problem.. lets see what they say.. i am thinking to return the laptop and place a new order instead .. i am not satisfied with the 3d version now :(
     
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    3D is kind of over rated, like hollywood and its 99.9% fail 3D movies(Avatar was an exception).
     
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    hmm. no its not overrated, in the right games it amazing..

    most people who hate on 3d dont have it and/or havent used it!
     
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    Well, the idea itself is great, its just trying to play alot of the current 3D games with the 460m is hard to play while maintaining 30+ fps.

    Now only if we had the 580m standard for 3D....
     
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    agreed, when i had the 460 most games worked in 3d maxed at 720p fine. but would be nice at 1080!
     
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    I don't understand why Alienware still puts the 460m in R3's when it sucks AND is outdated, it's about time that they at least put in a 560m, it is even more ridiculous when trying to play in 3D on a terrible graphics card. I want to switch to the 580m once it gets 3D, maybe that will help!
     
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    I hear you. I've been waiting for the 560m since June when it was supposed to come to Alienware. Currently there's no mid-range option for people who want Nvidia. They better hurry up!
     
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    will the 560m be available for m17x r3?
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 25, 2011
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