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    Lags on T60 X1400

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by superpig10000, May 20, 2007.

  1. superpig10000

    superpig10000 Notebook Geek

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    Hi guys,

    I have a T60 with 2Gb ram and X1400. I was trying to play Civ IV and Caesar IV the other days at max settings. Everything started out smooth and lags more and more as the game goes on. Then I tried playing on the lowest setting and the same thing happens. It's really annoying. Is the X1400 not supposed to be able to handle those games? Thanks.
     
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    The X1400 should be able to hand;e the game. Are you using the latest driver? Also try defragmenting the hard drive.
     
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    superpig10000 Notebook Geek

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    When I try updating straight from the ATI website, it tells me to use the manufacter's update tool so I don't know if I have the latest driver or not. I have a 80Gb 5400rpm hard drive that dual boots Ubuntu and XP. Is that the reason why?
     
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    Fusionburn Notebook Consultant

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    No.

    What happens if you turn down the settings? Does your laptop start heating up quickly after you've been playing for a few minutes? Does the T60 do this on any other games?
     
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    I turn down the setting and the same thing happens. It starts out with decent fps but starts lagging as the game goes on until its unplayable. I have only tried two intensive games mentioned above and it happens on both.
     
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    try downloading 3dmark and running it, that will give us an indication if your card is running at full speed.
     
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