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    m9750 graphics problems

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Skeebles, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. Skeebles

    Skeebles Newbie

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    I took the plunge and bought an m9750 about a year ago, but recently, I've been having some pretty bizarre graphics issues. For example, SPORE will play at a steady 60 fps, but roughly 5 -10 minutes into playing (this isn't an exact amount, it varies alot), my frames will drop down to the single digits and render the game unplayable. I have no idea where to start with this, I've installed every driver I could find (erasing the previous ones before installing), and put my graphics settings as low as they could go, still no luck. As for heat, my cards peak around 85-95 degrees while playing and stay at roughly 70 degrees while idle. Any help regarding this would be extremely appreciated.

    My specs:

    2x Go 7950 GTX 512mb each
    160 GB 7,500 RPM hard drive (don't know the make)
    2 GB RAM
    Intel Core 2 T7400 @ 2.16 GHz
    Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
     
    Skeebles, Oct 13, 2008
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  2. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Well considering Alienware told me that my card was overheating when it was running at 80 Deg C in gaming, I think you need to look at clearing out those air vents etc :p
     
    simonmpoulton, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. Napbree

    Napbree Notebook Evangelist

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    Just out of interest how did you get spore to be at 60fps? Mines limited to 30fps :(
     
    Napbree, Oct 14, 2008
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  4. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    Hello and sorry to hear you are having trouble with your system, as one of the members recommended, clean the vents with a compressed air duster then monitor its temperature and if the issue persists, feel free to send me a pm with account number so that we can assist you on this matter.

    Thank you.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Oct 14, 2008
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