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    Weird BF3 Beta Issues. 460m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by CleaningService, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. CleaningService

    CleaningService Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm playing with mixed settings at 1600x900 and get around 35-50 fps (depending where I am on the map. obviously higher inside)

    One game its fine, but literally every 2nd or 3rd one, I get 24-27 fps while still having %100 gpu usage. I'm on 285.38 and a 460m slightly OC'd.

    Is it the game's problem or my GPU?

    Just Cause 2 seems to be fine. Thats all I've tested so far. GTA 4 got corrupted :(
     
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    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    Calm down! it's a beta.
     
    nayilalien, Oct 2, 2011
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    Toledano Notebook Evangelist

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    He seemed calm when he asked, lol
     
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    Played alright on my 460m when it worked. :p have you checked your temps? it could be the card is throttling, but i doubt that's the case because mine ran cool even overclocked. do you have the back end elevated? it helps with airflow alot :)
     
    bigtonyman, Oct 2, 2011
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  5. CleaningService

    CleaningService Notebook Consultant

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    I'm stable at 64 degrees Celsius. Ran furmark for 20 mins as well stable at 68 degrees Celcius.

    And this always happens during the second game.

    And to a couple posts above: I am relatively calm :)
     
    CleaningService, Oct 3, 2011
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    It's in Beta, there are bound to be issues.

    Most times, playing consecutive matches for most people seem to lag the first few seconds, maybe few minutes. Just remember the point of beta is to fix and find bugs, not player enjoyment, which is an added bonus.
     
    zoolian982, Oct 3, 2011
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