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    random 1530 restarts

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pablosanatana, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. pablosanatana

    pablosanatana Notebook Enthusiast

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    so sometimes when im playing certain games ie fable and recently eve, the screen will just go black and restart, its not predictable at all and it doesnt seem to cause harm to my system but i would like to stop it from happening, any tips?
     
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    Perhaps the system is overheating? Have you been monitoring your temperatures?
     
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    haven't been monitoring them, but i kind of ruled it out since it only happens in specific games, and usually after it restarts once it doesnt do it again for a very long time
     
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    What video drivers are you using? Is Vista set to High Performance when playing games?
     
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    how can i tell?
     
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    just looked at the properties in the video card menu driver date says
    10/4/2007
    version 7.15.11.5669
    provider Nvidea
    and i have been messing with the video drivers so that might be the problem
     
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    Left click the battery icon in the system tray, it will give you three options. When playing games, or generally when your using it and it is plugged in, set it to high performance. Otherwise, if you are on battery switch it to power saver.

    Check out the forums at laptopvideo2go.com. I recommend installing 174.74, as they have been the most successful for me.
     
    stevey5036, Apr 21, 2008
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    is there any correct way to install that driver or is it just a point and click kind of thing? also, will i see any kind of performance boost with this driver?
    and also, sorry for the bother but ive never used laptopvideo2go so how do i find the driver?
     
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    hey thanks abunch, ill keep you updated if i still have problems (think this will fix it though)
     
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    pixelot, Apr 21, 2008
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    crap, i just installed the new ones but didnt go in and uninstall the old ones 1st like in that guide, should i go back and do that?
     
    pablosanatana, Apr 21, 2008
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    I don't think I've done that either, but supposedly it's better that way. :eek:
     
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    You should be fine.
     
    stevey5036, Apr 21, 2008
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