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    (SZ) Stamina gaming mode not working!!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by smhuk, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. smhuk

    smhuk Newbie

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    hi
    i just bought a sony sz1xp (uk model). i started off by removing some bloatware then installed pro evolution soccer 5 (pes5) game. i used it on speed mode and worked well but when i changed to stamina mode it doesnt work. the game comes up but just before kick-off it shuts down.
    if anyone knows how to solve this please let me know.
    thanks
     
    smhuk, Aug 29, 2006
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  2. Playmaker

    Playmaker Notebook Deity

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    The Intel integrated graphics are too weak for that game. That's why it won't work.
     
    Playmaker, Aug 29, 2006
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  3. Mark²

    Mark² Notebook Guru

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    Stamina mode conserves energy by using a completely different video card...the Intel integrated graphics "card." It is much less capable than the Nvidia card that is used in "speed mode." Clearly, the wimpy Intel card can't handle the strain and is likely causing the crash.
     
    Mark², Aug 30, 2006
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    smhuk Newbie

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    thanks alot for the quick replys.
    i always thought playing this game with the highest setting this laptop offers would be very smooth but its worse than my old GRT model with 64mb dedicated graphidcs, Oh well!
     
    smhuk, Aug 30, 2006
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    Neoguri Notebook Consultant

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    Well the highest setting would be in the Speed mode. The stamina mode uses integrated graphics which is worse than any dedicated videocard.
     
    Neoguri, Aug 30, 2006
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