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    Increasing the FPS in vista

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PJ@y-Z, Jan 7, 2008.

  1. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    how can i increase the fps in vista ? :confused:
    i can't play NFS MW smoothly @ 1024x768 :(

    Vorsto 1500|T7500|8600M GT|2GB
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 7, 2008
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Unload any background applications (even the virus guard for best performance) while running the game. And update video drivers if you already haven't.

    You can also run 3D mark and compare your score against other Vostro 1500/inspiron 1520 notebooks with a similar configuration (8600MGT), this way you can see if there is anything wrong with your 3D performance.
     
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    Iintraxz Notebook Guru

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    turn off aero and automatic scaling. to turn off automatic scaling just go to the nvidia controll panel and you will find it.
     
    Iintraxz, Jan 7, 2008
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  4. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    update drivers
     
    sly, Jan 7, 2008
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  5. tehblizz

    tehblizz Notebook Geek

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    strange, I have your same specs (dunno what screen you have tho) and I can play NFS PS perfectly at max settings =\
     
    tehblizz, Jan 7, 2008
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  6. deathpenalty

    deathpenalty Notebook Consultant

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    I think you can right click on a game icon and disable Aero while that game is running.

    Somebody want to correct me if I'm wrong.
     
    deathpenalty, Jan 7, 2008
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    Good call. There are a few options you can set. Right click on the shortcut to the game and choose properties. Click on the Compatibility tab. You can disable themes, desktop composition and display scaling. Tinker with it.

    If I am not mistaken, Desktop composition is Aero.

    There are a few more options, such as 640x480, which, unless you're running the game at that resolution, doesn't seem to be the proper choice.

    Does anyone know how to determine your FPS in Halo?
     
    Samuel613, Jan 7, 2008
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  8. kozzney

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    Thanks for the tip! I always wondered if there was someway to do that automatically
     
    kozzney, Jan 7, 2008
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  9. outkastland

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    Install xp pro ;p
     
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  10. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you sure ?
    My native resolution is 1680x1050, but I play NFS MW @ 1024x768 :confused:
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 8, 2008
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  11. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    yes, but it isn't EASY :mad:
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 8, 2008
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  12. outkastland

    outkastland Notebook Evangelist

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    Well it can be a pain, I will be doing it this week. So far it doesn't seem to hard. Load xp pro with sata drivers then install all of the drivers needed.
     
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  13. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    I just have one partition :(
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 9, 2008
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