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    R3: GTA 4 not detecting video card....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by CleaningService, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. CleaningService

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    The game is running at about 7 fps.....


    I have the latest nvidia drivers with the GTX 460m optimus :/
     
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    Oh I will try that. Problem is, I need the extended battery life for school, can I still manually switch graphics??
     
    CleaningService, Aug 18, 2011
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