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    Generals Zero Hour on my Laptop stuttering, slow performance

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hntaha, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. hntaha

    hntaha Newbie

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    Im guessing it is a graphic or driver thing... performance is too low and the game is slow

    Specifications for my VGN-NR220E Sony:


    Processor
    Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 / 1.6 GHz
    Multi-Core processor technology
    Dual-Core
    64-bit processor
    Yes
    Data bus speed
    533 MHz
    Chipset type
    Mobile Intel GL960 Express

    Cache Memory

    Type
    L2 cache
    Cache size
    1 MB

    RAM

    Installed Size
    1 GB / 2 GB (max)
    Technology
    DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
    Memory specification compliance
    PC2-4200
    RAM configuration features
    2 x 512 MB


    Display Type
    15.4 in TFT active matrix
    Max Resolution
    1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
    Widescreen Display
    Yes
    Features
    X BRITE-ECO

    Video

    Graphics Processor / Vendor
    Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
    Total Available Graphics Memory
    251 MB

    What to do? Please HELP
     
    hntaha, Jun 20, 2008
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  2. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    update ur drivers and clean ur PC.

    ur hardware is weak thought especially the graphic card
     
    Satyrion, Jun 20, 2008
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  3. ARom

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    You can update all of your drivers for starters, and lower your resolution as much as possible.

    t2330(1.6ghz)? Is that the old Intel Pentium D?

    Regardless, I don't think there is anything 'wrong' with your machine, it's your gpu:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=260403
     
    ARom, Jun 20, 2008
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  4. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    Strange... I think that Zero Hour is messed up like that. It stutters on my computer too. No low performance though. In sig.
     
    Leon, Jun 20, 2008
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  6. Leon

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  7. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    your gpu is having a hard time with the game. its not designed for gaming at all.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 20, 2008
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  8. hntaha

    hntaha Newbie

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    Ok Guys, first of all Thank u for ur suggestions

    Second, I did try to install the game on another sony vaio VGN-SZ650N it has the same integrated graphic card, it did work properly without stuttering. The Nvedia was turned off when I tried the game with the stamina-speed button.

    I have now 1.5Gb of RAM. Still it didnt work with no difference.

    I am on Vista...

    Any other solutions Notebook experts?
     
    hntaha, Jun 24, 2008
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  9. HTWingNut

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    are they both using the same drivers?
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 24, 2008
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  10. Johnksss

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    yeah, that's a big 10-4 negative. your model number is like 600 bucks and the one you tested is like 1700 bucks and it has a 8400m gs card. no comparision. and an 8400m is the bottom of the dedicated graphics card food chain.... then comes the x3100....
     
    Johnksss, Jun 25, 2008
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  11. Leon

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    Try reading again... ;)
     
    Leon, Jun 25, 2008
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  12. Johnksss

    Johnksss .

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    read what?

    edit:
    first post
    Im guessing it is a graphic or driver thing... performance is too low and the game is slow
    Specifications for my VGN-NR220E Sony:

    second post
    Second, I did try to install the game on another sony vaio VGN-SZ650N it has the same integrated graphic card, it did work properly without stuttering. The Nvedia was turned off when I tried the game with the stamina-speed button.
     
    Johnksss, Jun 25, 2008
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  13. hntaha

    hntaha Newbie

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    It was on stamina, not speed and that means that the laptop worked on the X3100 and not the Nvidia.

    Now I have another question: Im gonna sell the one I got right now and get a new one.

    What do you suggest I get (Sony, Toshiba, Dell, HP, IBM) that has a gaming graphic card if I have a budget <800$?

    I have a very limited time to pick one, so please suggestions asap.

    Another ques: Is (Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M with up to 799MB total available graphics memory) good for gaming?
     
    hntaha, Jun 26, 2008
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