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    Need Help for Alienware m17x R2 ( Graphics and battery Problem )

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ultiwarlord, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. ultiwarlord

    ultiwarlord Newbie

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    My main problem is when i play game with my laptop , I notice that my game significantly drop its fps rate for few seconds then jump back to normal . This problem continue until now . Then I notice that when the lag occur , my power supply keep changing from ac adapter to battery . I really dont know whats goin on ! This situation only occur when I AM PLAYING GAMES . This happen after i solve ' plugged in , not charging ' problem .

    Another minor problem is when I use crossfire , my FPS rate also drop significantly . LOWER FPS rate then non crossfire . I dunno y ?

    Is this my hardware problem or software ? Any1 have any solution to these problem of mine ? Please reply as soon as possible .

    Thank you .


    Alienware m17x R2 Nebula Red | i7 - Q820 | 8 GB RAM | Ati Mobility Radeon 5870 xFire
     
    ultiwarlord, Apr 4, 2011
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    eleven Notebook Consultant

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    You are not alone sir.
    See here.

    And video here.

    Same?
     
    eleven, Apr 4, 2011
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  3. ultiwarlord

    ultiwarlord Newbie

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    OMG ! You have the same problem as I did 0.0 .

    Alienware m17x R2 Nebula Red | i7 - Q820 | 8 GB RAM | Ati Mobility Radeon 5870 xFire
     
    ultiwarlord, Apr 4, 2011
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    ultiwarlord Newbie

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    Same problem . Well , definitely same as urs before but now only occur this problem when I am playing games . =.=

    Alienware m17x R2 Nebula Red | i7 - Q820 | 8 GB RAM | Ati Mobility Radeon 5870 xFire
     
    ultiwarlord, Apr 4, 2011
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