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    Framerate Drops Over Time?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by buddyboy101, Nov 20, 2011.

  1. buddyboy101

    buddyboy101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an R2 and was playing some MW2 tonight. At first the game was smooth as butter, and then the framerate dropped and gameplay got choppy. It wasn't unplayable, but noticeably sluggish.

    Is there any cause for this? Could it be due to heat? After playing, I checked CPU temp via HWMonitor, and it came in at 80 celsius. Is this normal?

    Also, is there an app like FRAPS for temps...so I could monitor temps in corner of screen, like framerate?
     
    buddyboy101, Nov 20, 2011
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  2. DivineAura

    DivineAura Notebook Evangelist

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    Try throttlestop.... apparently it is CPU throttling.
    I have the same problem before too, with throttlestop my games runs smooth forever :)
     
    DivineAura, Nov 21, 2011
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    Rypac Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't heard of a monitoring program like that for your temps but it would be a great idea.

    Anyway, like DivineAura said, it may be your CPU throttling. This ThrottleStop guide should help you out.

    How to Supercharge the M11x with Core i5/i7 UM CPUs
     
    Rypac, Nov 21, 2011
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