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    m14x can't run minecraft?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by pumbap, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. pumbap

    pumbap Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've downloaded all the drivers and such, but the m14x just will NOT run minecraft smoothly, even on the LOWEST settings!
    Specs:
    2720QM
    GT555
    I forgot how much RAM, but that should be an issue.
    Why is this? it's making me really sad D: I've talked to AW Tech and they tried but failed to fix this. Help, please?
     
    pumbap, Jun 9, 2011
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  2. FlipBack

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    Have you tried white listing the game in Optimus? My best guess is that it's running on the IGP.
     
    FlipBack, Jun 9, 2011
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  3. Tsukurimashou

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    Have you whitelisted the game? Also try to whitelist java.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 9, 2011
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    u need to whitelist (Javaw.exe)
     
    TitanGod, Jun 9, 2011
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  5. pumbap

    pumbap Notebook Enthusiast

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    I may sound like an idiot..
    Probably cause I AM an idiot..
    what does whitelisting mean? lol and how do I whitelist something?
     
    pumbap, Jun 9, 2011
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    While I can't tell you how to whitelist something I can tell you what it is. It makes it so a program will run with the GT555m instead of the Integrated graphics card.
     
    macaddict84, Jun 9, 2011
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  7. pumbap

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    I got it.. I feel. So. Amazing.
    Thank you everyone, this is why I love this forum. Alienware techs couldn't figure this out. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING :') My life has been made =D
     
    pumbap, Jun 9, 2011
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  8. Tsukurimashou

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    Hehe glad to know that your problem is solved :D
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 9, 2011
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    Pumbap ask how do you whitelist it? and this is also my question too. Whitelisting it from what program?
     
    CGSDR, Jun 10, 2011
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  10. Tsukurimashou

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    You can whitelist from your Nvidia control pannel, in the 3D option if I remember correctly.
    And whitelisting will tell your computer what application to run with the GT555m (the discrete card)
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 10, 2011
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    guys i have the same problem, i already whitelisted pro evolution 2011 but when i try to run it still use the integrated graphics card, what can i do?
     
    goha14, Aug 12, 2011
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  12. nicholaslimck

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    Not sure about PES, but have you checked if Optimus was switching to the GT 555M with other games? I had a problem with the drivers that came pre-installed where the laptop was stuck on the Intel HD 3000. Simply re-installed the drivers and the problem was fixed. To check, go back to the Nvidia Control Panel and see if your changes to the settings were made. If the settings keep resetting to how they were previously, reinstalling the drivers should fix the problem.
     
    nicholaslimck, Aug 13, 2011
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    I LOLLED so hard when I saw the thread title..
     
    maxtek, Aug 13, 2011
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  14. Tsukurimashou

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    Create a new thread.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Aug 13, 2011
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