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    My m17x R4 is laggy after a reset

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by gurkdjur, Nov 15, 2014.

  1. gurkdjur

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    Hello! Yesterday i deleted Qualcomm Atheros Killer Network Manager thinking it was some program i wasnt using. I was wrong. After that i couldnt connect to my wifi. So i did a reset to before i deleted it. Now the internet works as usual.

    (Note: Before the reset i could play almost every game in ultra.)

    At this moment i want to play BF3. I start playing and now its laggy in ultra. Now i need to play in medium for it to be smooth. I try a few other games and it's the same; everythings more laggy.
    I download the latest graphic card driver from Dell and its still the same.
    I reset to before the first reset (mind) but it still doesnt work.

    Does anyone know how to solve this? Im really frustrated since i cant play for example Arma 3 at all now.

    SPECS Alienware M17 R4:
    AMD Radeon HD 7970M
    i7 3610QM
    8 gb ram

    Thanks!
     
    gurkdjur, Nov 15, 2014
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Ok strange... I had similar specs and played BF4 on ultra easily.. I think you first need to update the graphics driver.. Go and download this one and put it on top of your old one...

    AMD Catalyst™ 14.11.1 Beta Driver for Windows®

    Next: what are your temps? Use HWinfo 64 and see if your temps are not too high (CPU< 90C and GPU<75C)

    Also as for wireless drivers, uninstall all of them and install the ones from dell website.. See if this fixes it.
     
    TomJGX, Nov 16, 2014
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    gurkdjur Newbie

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    Im gonna try that driver, thanks.
    I'll download hwinfo and look!
    I dont think it has to do with the network works fine after the reset.
    Thanks!

    EDIT: Im not sure of how this works but heres how it looks: [​IMG]
    EDIT 2: I updated the graphic driver and the AMD Gaming Evolved Program says its up-to-date. Still the same lag
     
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    gurkdjur, Nov 16, 2014
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    J.Dre, Nov 16, 2014
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    Okay, thanks. What driver could it be except for the graphic?
     
    gurkdjur, Nov 16, 2014
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Could you report what temperatures you see first while gaming?
     
    J.Dre, Nov 16, 2014
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Click on the sensors button and you'll get the temp info..
     
    TomJGX, Nov 16, 2014
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    Im pretty sure it isnt the temp; it doesnt sound Much nor does it feel warm. I'm Also pretty sure a Update/restore doesnt screw with the temps.

    Do you think a total restore (fctory reset)would solve My problem? Like using the windows cd and installing all the drivers?
     
    gurkdjur, Nov 19, 2014
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