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    Anyone got m11x r2 n play COD4??? Help pls..

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by kn771988, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. kn771988

    kn771988 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got Alienware m11x-R2 few days ago with the hope that i can boost fps up to 250 in COD4. However, reality is sad... after switch into high performance and overlock to 164mhz i launch the game, the optimal setting is 1024x768 with medium setting
    i changed all settings to high (4xAA) at 1366x768 resolution
    the fps i got when playing is 20~ @@

    then i low all setting but still keep 1366x768 and then fps increase to 60~ which is playable but not smooth (even my old dell inspiron 1520 can get decent 125fps at medium setting)
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    ....
    i havent tried other games but kinda disappointed with this performance
    Any idea guys?
     
    kn771988, Sep 6, 2010
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    tldoney Notebook Consultant

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    60 fps isn't smooth???? I have no problems with COD4 on my R1. Are you sure that you're using the discrete graphics. The gang here was mentioning whitelisting the game. Search for the post.
     
    tldoney, Sep 6, 2010
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    60 FPS is smooth on anything (unless your hitting low's below 30 or something?) Is that average? What low's are you getting? 60 FPS will always be super smooth, anymore then 60 and you wouldn't even be able to tell the difference visually. Why would you want 250 fps that's just insane #'s that your eye would never be able to tell the difference.
     
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    My M11xR2 plays COD4 @ 50+FPS on medium settings.

    Try different drivers, Im on 258.96
     
    madchild, Sep 6, 2010
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    believe the human eye can't even tell the difference at 60 fps.
     
    silicondrifter82, Sep 6, 2010
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    Frame rate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    tl;dir version:

     
    corwinicre, Sep 6, 2010
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    Your screen refresh rate is 60Hz, so anything over 60FPS is really worthless. One of the reasons people get "screen tearing"
     
    DR650SE, Sep 6, 2010
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    COD4 is in my whitelist
    the default com_maxfps in game is 60
    but i change it into /com_maxfps 125
    i dont know why but it is not smooth , alway lagg and unstable ( in 32/32 map fps ~ 30-60)
    If i want fps increase to 125 , i have to change to 800x680 resolution and all low setting (AA off)
    258.96 driver i cannot install it ...
     
    kn771988, Sep 6, 2010
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    Tedster59, Sep 6, 2010
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    just installed 258.96 , my fps is increase significantly ~125
    but now i was kick by punkbuster every 3' (Restriction: multiple direct3d loaded!!)
    any idea guys?

    Thanks
     
    kn771988, Sep 6, 2010
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    Unfortunately, this problem is not fixed yet. A lot of people are reporting this problem with BFBC2 too.
     
    aznboi855, Sep 6, 2010
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    I never had that problem with my R2. and im using the 258.96 drivers. no punkbuster issues at all/
     
    Rotsu, Sep 7, 2010
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    cod runs fine on mine
     
    cy246, Sep 7, 2010
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