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    WoW and ati 5870

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Diablo, May 27, 2010.

  1. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    does anybody else get this tiny bit of microstutter every now and then while mounted? i've noticed this since i got my new laptop the other day but never noticed it before when i still had my P6860fx laptop....

    any ideas? everything on ultra, 4x multisample, v-sync off
     
    Diablo, May 27, 2010
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    kingtz Notebook Consultant

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    I know these are obvious, but still gotta ask: do you have the latest catalyst drivers? Are you playing on battery?
     
    kingtz, May 27, 2010
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    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    StormEffect, May 27, 2010
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  4. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    ill try out the 10.5's in the morning. and i've already applied the core i7 fix for windows 7
     
    Diablo, May 27, 2010
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    seems as though the 10.5 drivers fixed the microstutter. i havent noticed it since installing them.
     
    Diablo, May 29, 2010
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    littleone562 Notebook Deity

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    what is the "core i7 fix for windows 7"?
     
    littleone562, May 29, 2010
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    Diablo, May 29, 2010
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