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    just need a little help

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xxbadboys93, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. xxbadboys93

    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    Is there any tweaks on getting a little extra fps out of your laptop graphic card? ( I have the ati mobility radeon hd 3450 256mb)
     
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    HD3450 is not hi end graphic card. so don't expect huge FPS rates. But you can try following things,

    # You can OC it.(ATI Tool is good)

    # Use latest driver

    # Turn off in game AA/lower your AF settings

    # Lower your game resolution
     
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    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    Remember to keep it plugged in and on 'high performance' in the power settings when playing a game.
     
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    Can't get it to overclock, i try set my custom memory and core specs but it always goes back to default when i hit apply. Iam using ati tools. the newest one. Try the older one it doesnt detect my video card.
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Try updating your drivers. Not all graphics drivers allow overclocking.
     
    crash, Feb 5, 2009
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    also, dont forget to close all background programs for maximum performance.
     
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    I installed catalyst 9.1. with mobility modder.
    Should I try going to a lower driver.
     
    xxbadboys93, Feb 5, 2009
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