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    dv2500t runs game too slow !

    Discussion in 'HP' started by steven2909, Nov 26, 2007.

  1. steven2909

    steven2909 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My computer is dv2500t, CPU 7500 (2.2Ghz), Ram 2GB, Geforce 8400GS, HDD 160gb, win vista home pre. I play fifa08 at 1024*768, very slow. And then Call of duty 4 at the same resolution, rather slow. Is your laptop slow? I can't believe that geforce 8400gs is too bad !
     
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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    update yur drivers first
     
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  3. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    The 8400GS is a pretty weak card for gaming.
     
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  4. Night

    Night Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah...unfortunately that card isn't very good for games. Like sly said, try updating your drivers, but I doubt it will make a real difference. Only thing I can suggest is if you want to play games, drop the resolution down even further and turn most settings to low.

    Thats about all you can do with that card.
     
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  5. Reby

    Reby Notebook Consultant

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    I hate to assume here but from what you said you had a 160gb hd, the part I assume is you have a 5400 rpm drive which also slows you down. The best thing you can do is update your video drivers (as suggested above) and if at some point you have the cash consider upgrading to a 7200 rpm drive (every little bit helps when it comes to gaming laptops).
     
    Reby, Nov 26, 2007
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