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    All game running Really SLOW!!!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Lavitz, May 14, 2008.

  1. Lavitz

    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    15 fps in all my games ( cod 4 , grid , tf 2 ) I turn on my laptop this morning to play grid with a friend and my fps are like at 12. Then i go check my fps on cod 4 same thing. I am playing plugged in. As you guys know i am having some heating problems as i posted before. Do you guys think i my video card fried ? or something ... Ah!
     
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    you will be getting a blank screen if it fried, not sure if it is damaged tho.
     
    Nirvana, May 14, 2008
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  3. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    How long have you had the computer? When you put your hand near the hot air exhaust vent do you feel lots of air? Does performance start high for a very small time and then slow down really quickly??

    Ok, try turning off your system and spraying some canned air in the vents to get out any clogged dust and lint. That is going to be your number one overheating issue, and as a result your components will downclock to manage to unescaped heat.

    Otherwise it is possible your videocard is damaged, but I seriously doubt that is the case unless you are seeing artifacts and flashing broken textures in games.
     
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  4. Sprintguy1376

    Sprintguy1376 Notebook Consultant

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    This may seem REALLY obvious.... But I've done this to myself like 8 times. Is the computer on Maximum battery mode....? I've done that countless times and felt so stupid.
     
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  5. Lavitz

    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    i found the problem my driver just failed on me all of a sudden. I had to go back a driver its fine :) Thanks guys!
     
    Lavitz, May 14, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Lavitz, you seem to be having lots of problems lol.
    Always use the latest(or the ones that deserved a good reputation) drivers, and ALWAYS monitor the temps.
     
    eleron911, May 14, 2008
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