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    p-6831 fx and bioshock dying :(

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by armyofchad, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. armyofchad

    armyofchad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone else having a problem playing bioshock on their 6831? Mine keeps going to a black screen on the third or so level while trying to load. The laptop is nice and cool and I've got all my updates done. Anyone found a work around yet?
     
    armyofchad, Feb 25, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    It seemed like Narsnail did totally fine with his. Maybe he knows.
     
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    jujuk8 Notebook Consultant

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    I want that game...
     
    jujuk8, Feb 26, 2008
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    Richteralan Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one for sale.

    And to the topic: I tried the game on my 6831 and no problems. Maybe it's a driver thing?
     
    Richteralan, Feb 26, 2008
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    DVSman Notebook Consultant

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    Agree with Rich - try a video card / graphic card driver update. Would be a good time to upgrade to the Laptopvideo2go ones or the GeForce Tony ones (can't remember the site name).

    I think back when I ran the OEM Gateway ones - Bioshock ran fine on my machine but not 100% sure. I know they work with the ones from Laptopvideo2go though - as thats what I'm running ATM.

    Good luck!

    Here is the link for Vista 32
     
    DVSman, Feb 27, 2008
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