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    m17x problem 280m gtx

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by pooh466, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. pooh466

    pooh466 Newbie

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    :confused: hi, i got a problem, when i play some games, in max resolution,(crysis, left4dead, call of duty, etc. everygame, it runs fantastic but some times, everytime, start laggin, and then smoth again. and slow, an smooth!!! i cant play with that problem.
    i got an hd4870x2 and runs better:S... (cuse dont lagg) when i disable sli, the problem doesnt exist, but less fps.

    m17x,4gb ddr3, bluray burner, 280m in sli gtx, 250 gb, 1920x1200, Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme Processor QX9300 , vista ultimate.
     
    pooh466, Sep 23, 2009
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  2. Amnesiac

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    What temperatures are you getting in game?
     
    Amnesiac, Sep 23, 2009
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    kenji_0045 Notebook Guru

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    This is excatly what i`m facing too.....anyone help!!
    i play crysis warhead on resolution 1920x1080 with custom setting and i got avg 40-45 fps,sometime it drop to single digit without any reason. My Temp around 55-60c and sometime 60+ but never over 65c. Disable the SLI i played smooth with only 25-30fps.
     
    kenji_0045, Sep 23, 2009
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  4. ZackB

    ZackB Notebook Consultant

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    You guys should check out the alienware forums. I believe others were having the same issues.
     
    ZackB, Sep 23, 2009
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