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    FPS slowdown in Farcry 2 and Red Alert 3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mgeraci2007, Oct 31, 2008.

  1. mgeraci2007

    mgeraci2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone, I'm new here and not the most tech proficient person in the world. I recently downloaded the newest beta drivers 179.13 for my Alienware 9750 with a 7950 GTX card. The games will both run awesome until randomly the FPS and mouse responses slow down dramatically. Can anyone help me solve this issue?
     
    mgeraci2007, Oct 31, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Are you running vista? If so make sure you're in high performance mode.
     
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    mgeraci2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes I am running Vista, and my power settings are all at high performance. I haven't overclocked my card at all or made any alterations to my machine.
     
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    Try monitor your GPU temperatures to make sure it's not overheating. Your GPU will usually downclock once it hits a certain critical temp to prevent overheating, hence decreasing gaming performance.
     
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  5. mgeraci2007

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    How do i monitor that?
     
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    Download HWMonitor to check temps.

    First thing you should try is getting a can of compressed air and blowing out the dust from the vents underneath your laptop.
     
    Harper2.0, Oct 31, 2008
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    Since those 2 games are a little new (actually newer than the driver you are using) id wait for the next driver to come out
     
    brainer, Oct 31, 2008
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    i will check to see if possibly Gears of War is performing the same way. and I will download HWmonitor.
     
    mgeraci2007, Nov 2, 2008
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    The GPU temp hit 104C. How could I remedy this situation to lower the temperature in the core?
     
    mgeraci2007, Nov 2, 2008
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    wow u re lucky your laptop is still even working!! get that laptop back to alienware so they can get that fixed.
     
    MastaMarek, Nov 2, 2008
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    Alright, I will call alienware tomorrow morning. It seems like both my fans are running however.
     
    mgeraci2007, Nov 2, 2008
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    I will call alienware in the morning. It seems like both of my fans are running fine however. what could be causing the temperatures to reach those heights?
     
    mgeraci2007, Nov 2, 2008
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  13. BenLeonheart

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    expired thermalpaste, needs to be reapplied maybe? they do that.. if not, they'll change the whole motherboard, because 100+ temps usually damage internals...
     
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    Thanks so much guys. I am really glad that I came here to post. And I am amazingly more glad that I bought the 3 year extended warranty.
     
    mgeraci2007, Nov 2, 2008
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