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    DV7t Performance - stutter

    Discussion in 'HP' started by azev, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. azev

    azev Newbie

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    I am having problem with my laptop stuttering everytime i played any bluerays, DVD or any high quality avi file.

    I've installed a few games: sc2 and aika online, and experiencing the same issue.

    Then I realized that before it would stutter/lag the hd led light would blink orange for a little while then back to white.

    From what i've read online it is caused by HP 3D drive guard which I uninstall and reinstall just to see if the problem goes away.

    I've even goes as far as re-installing Windows 7 x64 and the problem persist even when the 3D Drive guard is not installed.

    The laptop is almost brand new (2month old) and I wonder if this points to hardware issue.

    Please let me know if you have any suggestion to fix this issue :)

    Thx Much
     
    azev, Jan 28, 2011
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  2. oddlynormal

    oddlynormal Newbie

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    I am in the same boat as you. The laptop seemed perfect for the first month and now is seeming to degrade in performance constantly. I have tried reformatting, and disabling every peice of junkware I could. I am convinced there is something terribly wrong with these laptops. I have already sent it in, and they replaced the Bluray Drive. This repair accomplished nothing to fix my issues.

    1. videos stutter (streaming and dvd's)
    2. starcraft 2 went from 70fps to unplayable.
    3. the computer often cannot keep up with my typing if there is any amount of multitasking going on.
     
    oddlynormal, May 21, 2011
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  3. shasta7

    shasta7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Check hp.com for a bios update they just released a new bios for mine that fixes video studdering
     
    shasta7, May 21, 2011
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  4. Etopn23

    Etopn23 Notebook Guru

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    Wow, you're stuttering playing Aika? The graphics requirement for that game is so low. Definitely something up.... it's flawless on my dv6.
     
    Etopn23, May 21, 2011
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