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    Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) gameplay vids

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tuke8, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. tuke8

    tuke8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    just making this thread for ppl, who asking how games playing on weakest alienware r3 with 1.3ghz i3 cpu. And maybe also helping ppl who are planning to buy i5 and i7 version.
    Had same problem when i bought my alienware with i3 1.3ghz.
    i had to watch old r1 videos to get idea how it works, but its not a same.
    i alos must say sorry about my cameras, videos look bad :) but maybe it helps a bit to see fps (if you can :D) and i also planning to update this thread with new games.

    GAMES:
    Diablo 3 Beta: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Diablo 3 Beta: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Crysis 2: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Crysis 2: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Deus ex Human Revolution: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Deus ex Human Revolution: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Call Of Duty 4 PROMOD Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Call Of Duty 4 PROMOD Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    StarCraft 2 Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    StarCraft 2 Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Colin McRae: Dirt 2 on Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Colin McRae: Dirt 2 on Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Crysis on Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    Crysis on Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube


    Alienware M11x R3 Battlefield 3 Gameplay (i3 1.3ghz cpu)
    Alienware M11x R3 Battlefield 3 Gameplay (i3 1.3ghz cpu) - YouTube


    Mafia 2 on Alienware m11x R3 @ i3 1.3ghz
    Mafia 2 on Alienware m11x R3 @ i3 1.3ghz - YouTube


    Battlefield 3 Test Alienware m11x R3 with i3 2357M 1.3GHz (2gb ram)
    Battlefield 3 Test Alienware m11x R3 with i3 2357M 1.3GHz 2gb ram - YouTube


    Max Payne 3: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) 04/06/2012 UPDATE
    Max Payne 3: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensite BETA: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) 29/07/2012
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensite BETA: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) - YouTube

    Battlefield 4: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDSkVl1SrJY&feature=youtu.be
     
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  2. Yiddo

    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    +1 for spending the time to do this. I nearly ended up with the I3 good to see it can handle itself.
     
  3. tuke8

    tuke8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I added max payne 3, read video notes before asking questions :D
    also i wanna know how to use dx11 on this laptop
     
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    DirectX 11 is only visible if the software you are using allows it. The 540M GT has the hardware to produce DX11 effects however it is not the most powerful so when using DX11 settings you may notice a slowdown.

    If you want to just be able to see DX11 or tessellation just run heaven 2.5 and turn it on and you will notice the difference. Or run Metro 2033.
     
  5. tuke8

    tuke8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    so you saying that max payne 3 just turn off dx10 and dx11 effects for 540mGT gpu's ? and lower mobile gpu's?
     
  6. Yiddo

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    In max payne when you access the graphic settings it says at the top Direct 11 or whichever you choose for it to run. You need to have Dx11 selected to be able to change the tessellation settings.

    I just ran it on my Clevo and it runs with all settings very high, 1080p with x2 MSAA and Tessellation on very high between 40-60fps but it says that it is using 2GB of VRAM :D I dont think the 540M GT will be able to handle too much tessellation.
     
  7. tuke8

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    yeah but problem is my system shows only 512mb gpu ram :S (in game)
     
  8. Yiddo

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    Strange I haven't tried it on my M11x yet. Some games don't recognise all of the Vram it should still run ok if you go over 512mb.
     
  9. tuke8

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    new patch will fix that vram problem
     
  10. tuke8

    tuke8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    added Battlefield 4: Alienware M11x R3 (i3 1.3ghz) have to say it runs so much better than BF3
     
  11. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Thanks for sharing your gameplay experiences. +1 for the effort. It must have taken you a long time to put this up.
     
  12. tuke8

    tuke8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thx, Well hope it helps not just alienware m11x users, but also people who got another laptops with same gfx card or gives idea how games might run on low i3 cpu's.
     
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    Thanks for the videos man!