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    Performance issues (Dead Island)...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by 0verseer, Sep 9, 2011.

  1. 0verseer

    0verseer Notebook Enthusiast

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    ... is anyone with m17x r3 able to run this game?

    Doesn't matter what settings I use in game, its still unplayable.
    Its almost like im playing on integrated graphics :( I know i got a somewhat low processor @ 2.0ghz, but shouldn't that be enough for this game?

    Had similar issues on other games using the source engine wich SHOULD NOT be of any problem for a computer even 4-5 years old...

    Anyone else having problems using 460 card?

    Core i7 2.0ghz
    8gb Ram
    GTX460 (280.26)
     
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    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    Per this thread, there is an issue with the version that was uploaded to steam.. I however do not know if they fixed it or not.
    Perhaps you have to whitelist it for nvidia to run it vs integrated graphics?
     
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    Thanks man ! I solved it.

    Both you and I was right.
    Game was fully updated, BUT it was indeed running at integrated graphics, used this guide to whitelist (since I though optimus was smart enough, I never learned of this before now) Nvidia Optimus Feature on the Alienware M11x- R2 - YouTube . aaaand yea, now I can run the game fine in 1080p maxed out :)

    Cheers!
     
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