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    M14x Crashes while gaming on battery

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Raydiddi, May 2, 2011.

  1. Raydiddi

    Raydiddi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    I was testing out Crysis 2 over the weekend on my new M14x (Base configuration) with self install SSD. I noticed my performance on medium settings was running at 20 FPS when it normally was running at 40-50 FPS. I plugged the charger in to the machine and FPS went up to 40-50 FPS. I went into my battery settings and selected to use 100% of my GPU performance, and 100% of my CPU performance on battery. When I load up Crysis 2 I cant even get to the game before my computer powers completely off, and it wont let me turn it back on! I have to plug my computer into the wall to turn it back on. Anyone else experience this, or have any suggestions? Thanks.
     
    Raydiddi, May 2, 2011
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    humjaba, May 2, 2011
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    Thank you for that link :)
     
    Raydiddi, May 2, 2011
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    That's weird. Are you running everything stock? I've never had it crash.
     
    Mudig, May 2, 2011
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    Yes everything is stock, no overclocking anywhere. I did replace the HD with my SSD.
     
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    Have you tried any other game?
     
    Mudig, May 2, 2011
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    BatBoy, May 2, 2011
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