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    Gateway P-7860FX Laptop & WoW--Help please

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Meanbeans, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. Meanbeans

    Meanbeans Newbie

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    So Ive been trolling these forums for a few months now, and I finally need some help :D

    Ive had this Gateway p-7860 FX laptop for about 2 years now and I used to get like 40-50 FPS in WoW on max settings. I have recently successfully baked the MoBo after the chip failed, and now I am only getting like 15 fps on low settings. Anyone know why? Or is there a way to increase FPS?

    THe laptop is getting extremely hot, so I am going to invest in a laptop cooling tray, but anything else that might be causing it?

    Thanks for your help!
     
    Meanbeans, Jul 27, 2010
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  2. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    Do you mean 6860FX? If your GPU died it is time for a new laptop. Baking the mobo should only be used as a temporary solution.

    Did you apply thermal paste after you put your laptop back together?
     
    xxERIKxx, Jul 27, 2010
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  3. Meanbeans

    Meanbeans Newbie

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    Yes sorry that was a mistype :X And I did apply the thermal paste and I know a new laptop would be the best solution I just dont have the money available right now to get one that is sufficient enough and figure this would be best for the time being until I can save up the funds.
     
    Meanbeans, Jul 27, 2010
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    Rnewman612 Notebook Consultant

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    by a heat gun and hit gpus with it
     
    Rnewman612, Jul 27, 2010
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