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    8600m gt with CS:S - strange thing.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Doffe, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. Doffe

    Doffe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    noticed a strange thing here. I'm running CS:S on Vostro 1500 with XP. With the lowest settings (no AA/no nothing) I get up to 160 fps for let's say about 7 seconds. then for another five it drops down to 70 or even 50. Does not depend that much on the spot of a map (tested it on two notebooks).

    When turned 2AA/2A on I'm getting stable 70 - 90 fps with no drops. With further increase in settings does not lose that much fps (5-7).

    Drivers - 163.44. Do I miss something obvious here? Why is it happening?
    In the nvidia panel I have all setting set to application controlled plus single display optimization and thread optimisation set to "Auto"

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.

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    Vostro 1500
    Intel Core Duo 7500
    8600M GT 256
    2 GB RAM
    120GB/5400RPM
    1440x900 TrueLife
    Xp Prof
     
    Doffe, Aug 26, 2007
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  2. IIIM3

    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    why use low settings when you can use high???
     
    IIIM3, Aug 26, 2007
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  3. Sneaky_Chopsticks

    Sneaky_Chopsticks Notebook Deity

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    Use the 8600m GT on the highest settings, it's one of the best cards.
     
    Sneaky_Chopsticks, Aug 26, 2007
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