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    Alienware m14x GT555m Problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by spikymelon, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. spikymelon

    spikymelon Newbie

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    Recently i just bought my Alienware m14x with the spec below

    I7-2670QM 2.2 GHz
    8GB 1600MHz
    GT555m 3GB (v285.62)
    1600x900 HD
    Window 7 home 64bit

    Here the problem.. i searching around google and i found that alienware m14x got problem while trying to change setting in GTA4 due to GTA4 detect Intel GC instead of my Nvidia GC. Its show my laptop only have 117mb resources and unable to let me change those setting.
    And I try to find any solutions to fix this prob. I updated my driver version to 285.62 and whitelist the game and still cant change the setting in GTA4.
    Other game run fine with Ultra or High settings.
    can anyone help me?
     
    spikymelon, Jan 26, 2012
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  2. Arrrrbol

    Arrrrbol Notebook Deity

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    Go into Nvidia control panel and select 3d settings from the tabs on the left side. Then you can either select global settings and select the high performance nvidia gpu or you can go into program settings and select the shortcut to launch GTA4, select high performance nvidia gpu and press add. If it doesent work let me know
     
    Arrrrbol, Jan 26, 2012
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  3. spikymelon

    spikymelon Newbie

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    my gta still detect my intel graphic card after all i did wat u teach there.. =((
     
    spikymelon, Jan 29, 2012
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  4. Ellatan

    Ellatan Old Timer

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    You should try asking here Alienware M14x The owners will probably have better advice.
     
    Ellatan, Jan 29, 2012
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