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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BuyingLappy, May 5, 2009.

  1. BuyingLappy

    BuyingLappy Notebook Enthusiast

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    recently my fps in l4d took a huge cut. I play at max besides shaders(med) at 1920x1200 and run 50 plus fps. Now it barely goes above 30. This happened right after steam did an update. My question is which driver should i switch to? or is there another solution?
     
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    Disregard this question. Im a moron. I forgot that a couple days ago i travelled with my laptop and put power saver on. HAhahahaha.
     
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    oops! :D Still, 30fps isn't to bad haha
     
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    /QuestionDisregarded

    I also screw that up a lot ;)
     
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    im still getting used to having a laptop. hahah later guys
     
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    i have the same card and i run eveyrthing on max at 1366x768(my laptop native reso) aa,af all the way up and i get play from 60-100 fps its different in every area of the game
     
    motok, May 7, 2009
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