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    FPS drops in CSS

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zer0 Access, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok normally my FPS are between 70 and 120 but since yesterday i keep getting drops down to 20 at random times. Does anyone know why this is the case?

    thanks
     
    Zer0 Access, Mar 8, 2008
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  2. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    That does seem weird. Can you post up a bit about your system, drivers, and and any changes you have made in the last bit?
     
    gengerald, Mar 8, 2008
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    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    2G RAM, 2Ghz, 8600M GT, 250G Hard Drive and Vista Home Edition. Ive still got the same drivers i got with the laptop i guess...im to scared to download other ones incase i stuff up my pc
     
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Have you tried doing a clean process: ccleaner, chdisk, reg clean?
     
    gengerald, Mar 8, 2008
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    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    edit: I just saw the other post, sorry.
    Are you overclocking?
     
    Pai, Mar 8, 2008
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    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    nuh im not overclocking and ive fragmentated my laptop and cleaned it up a bit but no change
     
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    Is your battery set to "Power Saver"? it may sound stupid and dumb, but ive once left it on power save mode by accident and got 30 fps. Hope that hlpes :S
     
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  8. Zer0 Access

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    nuh its not set on power saver
     
    Zer0 Access, Mar 8, 2008
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    Definately, i advise u to upgrade your drivers. Its the only way to keep your GPU up to date with games ...even if CSS is a really old game, you still need to update. It affects gameplay alot trust me

    If ur being ignorant and dont listen, im sorry but we cant help u.
     
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    What driver should i download then?
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    169.09, 171.16, 174.31
     
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    174.31 for best results
     
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    same problem but i recently updated even rolling back doesnt help

    right now i'm just guessing its due to climate change in my area prolly throtting the gpu down i'm hitting high 90's on the gpu during load
     
    gizmic, Mar 8, 2008
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    You may want to try a clean install of your drivers. If you do, use Hackez directions for uninstall here ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=209796).
    Before you start, go here ( http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16311) and a couple lines down, download Modded inf and driver into your download folder and save em for later.

    1. Go to device manager, find vga card and go to properties, hit uninstall, accept, blah blah...
    2. Then go to msconfig (via search in start menu) and hit Boot->Safe Boot w/Minimal. Restart computer.
    3. Load up Guru3d Driver uninstall and hit NVIDIA: Display and the > arrow, hit the broom and wait.
    4. Once clean is complete, go into CCleaner and hit Clean.
    5. Msconfig again, except first tab->Normal, then click apply and restart.
    6. Go to your download folder and extract the drivers onto your desktop.
    7. Copy modded inf file into the main driver folder on your desktop.
    8. Hit setup, next, yes, ok, sure, I trust you,...restart.
    9. Have fun...and check with 3dmark06 and rivatuner/nvmonitor.

    This works, as I have spent the last 3 days doing this exact number and it has been successful...the only thing that may act up are the drivers, those Dell ones are good, if they are something horrendous for your, boot into safe mode w/networking (f8) uninstall em and try the new clevo 167x drivers.
     
    gengerald, Mar 8, 2008
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  15. Magimagus

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    169.09 works great for me in CSS
     
    Magimagus, Mar 8, 2008
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