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    Alienware 14 FPS problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Survivalz, Oct 20, 2013.

  1. Survivalz

    Survivalz Newbie

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    I recently bought my new alienware laptop 14 and it was running great and smooth. After 2 weeks when I hopped on my alienware and started playing games they started to drop fps until now. On minecraft I get only 25 fps now when I used to get 200 fps. On my other games I get only 25 fps also... I just don't know why this is happening. I updated ALL my drivers. I'm trying my best to know why I'm getting little fps now. Here are my specs. Intel Core i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHz . 8.00 GB RAM. 64 bit operating system. please someone help me. I just don't understand what is happening out of know where. God bless you all .
     
    Survivalz, Oct 20, 2013
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  2. pathfindercod

    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try hitting fn+f5 and reboot. Sounds like you running in the integrate intel gpu instead of te nvidia gpu.
     
    pathfindercod, Oct 20, 2013
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  3. Survivalz

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    not working all it says is Switch Graphic Card your graphics solution is automatically configured for optimal performance. I don't know.
     
    Survivalz, Oct 20, 2013
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    redandblack1287 Notebook Consultant

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    You might want to try re-installing your Nvidia drivers, it sounds like they aren't being recognized
     
    redandblack1287, Oct 20, 2013
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  5. pathfindercod

    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    Got the AC plugged in and not running battery?
     
    pathfindercod, Oct 21, 2013
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  6. Survivalz

    Survivalz Newbie

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    Wait I might be wrong or not. When I plug in my charger in my laptop everything goes well like skyrim runs good and minecraft.
     
    Survivalz, Oct 21, 2013
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    It runs much slower on battery alone
     
    pathfindercod, Oct 21, 2013
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  8. Hybrys

    Hybrys That Damn Cactuar!

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    Yeah, the machine usually doesn't have enough power to run the nVidia on full when it's on battery.

    Gaming = Plug in!
     
    Hybrys, Oct 21, 2013
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  9. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    The PC needs to be connected to the power outlet for it to unleash it's full potential, otherwise it will be limited to the power that it can draw from the battery which is not enough for gaming due to the components it has.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 22, 2013
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