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    m15x Alienware Issue

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by fatecaresx13, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. fatecaresx13

    fatecaresx13 Newbie

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    I understand that the machine is overpriced, I'll start with that before anything. I got it simply because it was a gift and price was no issue.

    My issue is fps. I can set everything to max settings and get great quality with about 20fps. I can, on the other hand, turn everything to LOWEST settings (and even lower resolution) and still get, you guessed it, 20fps. Does anyone have any idea what could cause this issue? This issue is mainly true for Heroes of Newerth, and I hope not for Starcraft2 when it releases. Specs below:


    Win 7 64x Home Prem (OS)
    i5-540M 2.53GHz (3.06Ghz Turbo Mode, 3M cache) (CPU)
    6GB Memory (1x 2GB, 1x 4GB DDR3) (RAM)
    ati mobility 5850 hd 1gig GDD5 (GPU)
    360gb 7200 rpm (HDD)

    Thanks in advance,
    Anthony
     
    fatecaresx13, Jul 26, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Thats weird, cuz you have decent specs. Try updating video drivers and check temps to see if its overheating and underclocking.
     
    Nick, Jul 26, 2010
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  3. Partizan

    Partizan Notebook Deity

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    Turn of stealth mode (or whatever its called).
     
    Partizan, Jul 26, 2010
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  4. Levenly

    Levenly Grappling Deity

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    i actually feel the new line of alienware computers are fairly priced. but yeah, update video drivers and make sure you're not running on any battery saving modes.
     
    Levenly, Jul 26, 2010
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  5. fatecaresx13

    fatecaresx13 Newbie

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    Yeah, I actually think the issue lies with 64 bit driver for this gpu. I think they aren't that great. I'm considering trying the 32bit os just to see if the drivers are supported better.

    I, however, will lose my lovely 6 gigs of RAM.

    What is stealth mode?
     
    fatecaresx13, Jul 26, 2010
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  6. fatecaresx13

    fatecaresx13 Newbie

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    You sir, are brilliant.


    I give you multiple thumbs, stars, and kudos. That fixed it beautifully.

    :D :D :D
     
    fatecaresx13, Jul 26, 2010
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  7. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    haha......

    this has happened so many times in these forums.
     
    msparrow88, Jul 26, 2010
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