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    Radeon 3450 + Doom 3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rustyslacker, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. rustyslacker

    rustyslacker Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought an HP dv5z (2.1 ghz AMD Turion, 2 GB, 256 MB Radeon 3450) and Doom 3 is completely unplayable (less than 10 fps) , even with everything turned off on low resolutions. This doesn't seem right. I have updated my drivers, and I've freshly reinstalled Vista. Aero is disabled and I'm not running any other programs simultaneously. I am on AC power.

    What's going on, and how do I fix it?
     
    rustyslacker, Aug 29, 2008
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  2. Boomerz

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    Make sure the power options are set to Balance or High Performance.
     
    Boomerz, Aug 29, 2008
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    And if the 3200 uses PowerPlay, turn it off as well.


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    Sharkonwheels, Aug 30, 2008
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  4. Dustin Sklavos

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    First check power options, as everyone else has stated. If all else fails, try updating the driver.

    A 3450 should be able to run Doom 3 at least at 1280x800 Medium Quality. My HD 3200 in my HTPC can do 720p Low with shadows disabled.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Aug 30, 2008
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  5. rustyslacker

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    Woo, it works. I should've checked that..

    Thanks, everyone.
     
    rustyslacker, Aug 30, 2008
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    Are you able to run it smoothly with high settings (at 1280x800 for example)? Wonder if the 3450 is capable of that!
     
    Joplin, Aug 31, 2008
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    wow,i can play doom 3 with my nvdia 7150 and its intergrated. do you have aero off
     
    times, Aug 31, 2008
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