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    Problems with games freezing

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by chrisgssc, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. chrisgssc

    chrisgssc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Been getting a lot of freezes while playing counter-strike source and team fortress 2 won't even get past the loading screen.
    Anyone have similar problem or even know of a fix?
     
    chrisgssc, Feb 7, 2008
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    Atook Notebook Evangelist

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    I play both of those games with no problems. If you've got a good connection, you might want to uninstall/reinstall steam.

    System specs would be helpful BTW.. ;)
     
    Atook, Feb 7, 2008
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    chrisgssc Notebook Enthusiast

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    steam is a fresh install. Specs...
    IFL90
    15.4 wxga
    2.4 cpu
    4gb ram
    vista home premium 64-bit
    8600m gt 512 mb
     
    chrisgssc, Feb 7, 2008
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    maditude Notebook Evangelist

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    If you haven't updated your video drivers from http://laptopvideo2go.com yet, now would be a great time to do so. Read up in the Gaming (Software and Video Cards) forum here on notebookreview.com
     
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    chrisgssc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the tip on the drivers. I think that may have solved it. I was able to sucessfully load tf2 and so far no freezes. Was only playing a short while though. Will keep you updated.
     
    chrisgssc, Feb 8, 2008
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    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    You can also uninstall the NVIDIA driver for the VGA controller.
    When you then reboot the machine it should detect an MS update after several minutes.
    Then install the update to get new driver with the WHQL check, and test your games again.



    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    To install driver by hand and keep them up to date but not always with WHQL check this info

    Check this link for 32 Bits: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=c3e2ae70-2015-4308-9d6d-5e04d47237e3
    Check this link for the 64 Bits: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=7f14bba9-871d-4136-a64d-806d0f895ebe

    If you like OC then use the 169.04 or the 169.09 for the best power with the Compal notebook.
    These drivers are very stable on Compal.

    You can download them from this website: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com

    32 bits version
    169.04: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15825
    169.09: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16152

    64 bits version:
    169.04: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15826
    169.09: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16153

    Th OC use the Nvidia Ntune tool: http://www.nvidia.com/object/ntune_5.05.54.00.html
     
    RePaRaQu, Feb 8, 2008
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