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    Y500 Gameplay Videos

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FSU Logan, May 4, 2013.

  1. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    I am going to periodically post videos of my Y500 playing misc. games. Each game will be recorded with Fraps @ 45 FPS and should be able to play @ 1080p on Youtube.

    1080p WORKS!

    As long as this helps one person it is worth my time! :D

    Saints Row the Third (Ultra Settings which are shown in-game):

    Saints Row the Third (Ultra Settings and Rendered at 1080p)


    Without Fraps recording, the FPS was ~80 at all times at max settings.

    Witcher 2:

    I did not really enjoy the game at all so I played it for about 30 minutes. Instead of a video, I'll just tell you the FPS and the settings. This game COULD run on the highest settings (ULTRA) but it is about 20 FPS minimum. I did not like that so I lowered it to the second highest setting and since I had vSync on, the FPS was maxed at 60 (refresh rate) and hardly moved from 60. No lag, instant loading, impressive graphics, but boring gameplay.
    Sorry for not taking videos.
     
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  2. Lykos

    Lykos Notebook Consultant

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    Are you using Fraps for recording or another software?
     
    Lykos, May 4, 2013
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  3. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    I am using Fraps. Originally, I did not render it or anything and I have a rendered version uploaded on YouTube. Ill post a link when I get home tomorrow.
     
    FSU Logan, May 5, 2013
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    How many memory is the video file exported from fraps ?
     
    banini, May 5, 2013
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  5. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    The raw file was 14GB. Not rendering was 2GB, rendering was about the same.
     
    FSU Logan, May 5, 2013
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    Do some other games for benchmarks, like Battlefield 3, Farcry 3, Crysis 2,Skyrim,etc
     
    anirbanhere, May 6, 2013
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    Try out "Witcher 2", the most demanding PC game I have ever played. Please try it out and post the results.
     
    kobby2k6, May 6, 2013
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  9. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    I do not have any of these games.. I will buy Witcher 2. will update tomorrow.
     
    FSU Logan, May 6, 2013
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  10. dronelebeau

    dronelebeau Notebook Geek

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    we also love to see max temps, if your up to it. :D
     
    dronelebeau, May 6, 2013
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  11. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    I will post a full screenshot of the temperatures and such after I play this tomorrow. :)
     
    FSU Logan, May 6, 2013
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  12. LanceAvion

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    You didn't like the Witcher 2? I'd gladly take your copy haha
     
    LanceAvion, May 14, 2013
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  13. FSU Logan

    FSU Logan Notebook Evangelist

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    I literally bought it, played in for thirty minutes, and uninstalled it..

    Update: Bought Bioshock Infinite yesterday.. will post gameplay/stats later.
     
    FSU Logan, May 14, 2013
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    dronelebeau Notebook Geek

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    never played witcher 2 yet. if it's as good as others say it is, maybe the game just have a bad beginning and could get better the more you dig in. :D
     
    dronelebeau, May 14, 2013
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  15. FSU Logan

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    I may give out the account I made just to buy that game for free to someone random at some point.. lol.

    I am playing Bioshock Infinite tomorrow. I was busy today. :(
     
    FSU Logan, May 14, 2013
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