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    X201 - graphics randomly slow down massively to a crawl

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by firstwave, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. firstwave

    firstwave Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi everyone,

    I found that when I play any games, the computer will randomly become very very slow (usually 5-10 minutes within I start the game), and it basically becomes unplayable, and everything slows down (even when I alt tab). It's definitely an issue with the onboard video card because when I finally exit the game, the computer gradually speeds up again.

    Does any one have any idea what is causing it?

    Thanks
     
    firstwave, Dec 25, 2011
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  2. kirayamato26

    kirayamato26 Notebook Deity

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    Is it overheating?
     
    kirayamato26, Dec 25, 2011
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    What game are you trying to play on the X201?
     
    PatchySan, Dec 25, 2011
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  4. firstwave

    firstwave Notebook Evangelist

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    Nothing intense, just the original Splinter cell and Heroes of Newerth. They both run fine at the start, and I turn it to the lowest settings. I get like 60 fps until it slows down.
     
    firstwave, Dec 25, 2011
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Run HWiNFO32 and enable Sensors. The graphic on the main page will show the CPU speed and whether it is throttling while the Sensors page will show the temperatures.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 26, 2011
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