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    Battlefield 3 setting problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Silverfern, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. Silverfern

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    I cant seem to change any settings in bf3. i attached two screenshots, they dont look too normal. In the second screenshot, i dont see the arrows that i see on youtube. Can anyone tell me whats wrong? is it my graphics card? my specs are T9300, ATI HD 3650m 4GB RAM, windows 7 professional. THanks!
     

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    Silverfern, Jul 24, 2012
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    Anyone? over 130 views and no response :(
     
    Silverfern, Jul 25, 2012
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    i tried the driver you posted, but its still giving me the same problem. I am going to get a new laptop soon (maybe in a month?) but this is what i got for now. any other fixes? The game is like 5 fps, unplayable :(
     
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    Well a 3650m doesnt really have the power to run that game. But i got an idea - probably your issue is the fact you cant change any graphic setting?

    Try to use this configuration utility:

    BF3 Config Utility - techPowerUp! Forums

    Launch it, and set the game res at 1280x720p, and all your graphic settings to low.
    Save and launch, see if its at least a bit more playable.

    If it is, consider dropping resolution until you find a good compromise.
     
    Kingpinzero, Jul 25, 2012
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    good news, i lowered the settings with the little program, thanks, but now i have another problem. Everytime i move my mouse to the left, the scoreboard pops up and then disappears. This is very irritating. is there a way to stop this? Thanks
     
    Silverfern, Jul 25, 2012
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    ok i got that fixed, now enjoying this game at 800X480 minum settings and getting variable fps from low 10s to high 30s, manage to kill 2 guy per game
     
    Silverfern, Jul 25, 2012
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    Glad i helped. Consider a Rep? lol joking

    enjoy :D
     
    Kingpinzero, Jul 25, 2012
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    oh yeah i forgot, i repped you :D
     
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    hahahah i was kidding mate.

    But seriously im happy u can get some decent gameplay. Keep in mind this app when youll get your new laptop, it will come handy without doubts.
     
    Kingpinzero, Jul 25, 2012
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