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    Sc2 fps drop

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by qohelet, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    Hi!

    I notice that when playing sc2 my fps will drop once in a while from 50-60 fps down 20-25 fps and lag for a second or two and then it will go back to its normal fps of 50-60 fps. is this normal?

    Am using the r3 with 6970m gpu and the laptop is plugged in.

    Thanks guys!
     
    qohelet, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    How often does it occur? If it is like clockwork, then your card might be throttling due to overheating. You should monitor your temps with HWInfo32 or equivalent, and see what your max temperatures are hitting.
     
    TurbodTalon, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. FallenwingsMiku

    FallenwingsMiku Notebook Consultant

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    If it only drops for 1-2 seconds. It is NOT throttling. It might be a software/driver issue.
     
    FallenwingsMiku, Jun 26, 2011
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's just a possibility. But if it happens once in awhile like stated, it most likely is just a hiccup.
     
    TurbodTalon, Jun 26, 2011
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    Irb Digital Notebook Consultant

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    On max settings, my R3 throttles a bit, if I don't raise up the back of the laptop with small book or something to increase airflow and allow cooler air to the fans. On another SC2 related note, does anyone ever have problems seeing which units you have highlighted? It seems that over some terrain, the selection circle that goes around a selected unit disappears, causing me to think I misclicked or don't have anything currently selected. Anyone seen this? My guess is that AMD drivers aren't fully up to snuff with SC2 at this time.
     
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  6. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    I doubt its the temps coz it happened even when i just booted my r3 and was just 3 mins into a game.

    I don't know but i also have the latest driver.
     
    qohelet, Jun 26, 2011
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    It can happen like 3 times in a single 15 mins game 1v1.
     
    qohelet, Jun 26, 2011
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    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    Maybe it is CPU throttling ? Use program ThrottleStop (read the manual first)
     
    flingin, Jun 26, 2011
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    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    I see this on Protoss a lot, especially with energy pylon area. It only shows a small circle but works to place structures at the normal distance. I think the drivers are a bit weak right now.

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Jul 6, 2011
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