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    My laptop has a FPS problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by FstylesS, Nov 11, 2008.

  1. FstylesS

    FstylesS Newbie

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    I use a HP Pavilion dv6000 series with 2 gb ddr2 ram, pentium duo-dore t2450, intel gma 945 express chipset, 200 gb 5400rpm.
    What im trying to say is that Im having a problem tryin to run CS:S and whenever I play it, it gives me like 4 fps(everything on low). I was like ***!? I've seen someone running CS:S with gma 950 (youtube) which is little better than my graphic card which I have and the game runs smoothy. I don't know what to do? If I can possibly take out the graphic card and replace it i would. Help me because I really want to play CSS

    The games I've tried and worked:
    -Fable TLC (lowest quality and runs decent)
    -Warcraft 3(lowest quality and runs fairly well)
    -I've tried runescape(I dont play it, I'm testing out and does runs poorly)
    -I've also tried older games like Hitman, Max Payne and etc. It runs well.
     
    FstylesS, Nov 11, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Maybe its the DirectX ?
    try running with -dxlevel 70

    see what u get...
     
    BenLeonheart, Nov 11, 2008
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Nah, the GMA 950 is actually a lot better than a GMA 945 (well, the margin is big). Sorry pal, the most you're going to hit after tons of tweaking is going to be like 10 FPS.
     
    Hep!, Nov 11, 2008
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  4. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Your laptop doesn't have an FPS problem. 4-5 FPS is about what I'd expect to see from those specs. playing CS:S.
     
    Crimson Roses, Nov 11, 2008
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