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    Having problem with FEAR - Please help

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Felix34, Sep 27, 2008.

  1. Felix34

    Felix34 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I just purchased a HP DV5-1007tx with 4GB RAM and 512MB VRAM. Among the many games I have installed, I have the game FEAR.

    Now what's happening is I run the game fine with 200FPS or whateva for about 2 minutes. No lag, just great gaming... Then, all of a sudden that drops to 20FPS and it starts lagging like heck. Not just the gameplay but the menu and any video.

    What gives?
     
    Felix34, Sep 27, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    drver issues, overheating, throttling, downclocking.
     
    BenLeonheart, Sep 27, 2008
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  3. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    go to start > control panel > hardware and sound > device manager > Human Interface Devices

    now at the point, there should be some misc. HID that should be disabled. for me, i right click on every HID and went to properties. clicked on the driver tab and clicked driver details. if you get a box saying" no driver files are required or have been loaded for this device" disable that HID. This small fix fixed my framerate drop and hopefully it will work for you.
     
    xxERIKxx, Sep 27, 2008
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  4. The Commodore

    The Commodore Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry to bring this thread back but he just saved my night!

    I was getting 7 gad d*mn fps in a 4 year old game on my Sager and was like !

    Now I'm getting well over 100.
     
    The Commodore, Jan 15, 2009
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  5. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    what is your current 3D mark score(yes this is relevant)
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 15, 2009
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