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    Frame rate Problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by joseph miller, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. joseph miller

    joseph miller Newbie

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    Having real problems with my frame rate in Flt Sim 2004 (have had and used it for yrs) done everything in troubleshooting it recimeded .updated graphics card(Nvidia) checked refresh rate,resiloution,defrag,scan disk, and turned everything way back,with no luck.what happens is it starts out real good at target rate that is set stays there for about 5-10 mins then drops off down to 2.0 and stays there?I go out and come back into flt sim and it starts doing the same,been trying to fix this problem for 2 weeks now,ive run out of things to try? just 2 guestions could it be my Processor gone bad and how can I check it?Ive tried getting into Microsoft tech support for 2 weeks and its always down (what a way to run a business) im running windows 7 expoloer10 my PC is a Acer Z3100-U3072 if this is the right room to ask plz help me out here,thank you
     
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hi
    we need more info.
    what is the full spec of your lappy. cpu/gpu/ram/hd/ssd
    what temperatures are you getting while the game is loaded
    when was the last time you cleaned the vents and fans out with compressed air.

    if your fraps are dropping its a downclock or throtleing problem so thats your gpu which is most prob getting too hot.
     
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  3. Templesa

    Templesa Notebook Deity

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    Quick Google shows it as an All-in-one.
    Quite a bit older, too. Maybe thermal paste needs re-paste?
     
    Templesa, Aug 21, 2014
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  4. Screenio

    Screenio Notebook Consultant

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    The reason why you are getting terrible framerates is because the Acer Z3100 uses a "Geforce 9200" GPU which is barely a GPU at all. It is an integrated chipset GPU much like one of the old GMA Intel GPU's. It isn't suited for gaming at all.

    Also, that Athlon is as slow as a snail covered in molasses. Single core with a low clock speed. It's like an Intel Atom.

    You can compare the performance to a Intel x3100. The performance should lie between that, and the Intel GMA X4500
     
    Screenio, Aug 21, 2014
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