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    MSI GT70 Dragon Edition 2 optimus issue

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by syngress, Sep 7, 2013.

  1. syngress

    syngress Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone, i have problem with running STALKER COP on my GT70 GTX780M laptop.
    All 3 series COP, CS, SOC have the same problem with same screen:
    Other games works well, only in case of this game i faces problems.

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    I have new driver, installed twice DX, nothig .. :(

    Anyone can help ?
     
    syngress, Sep 7, 2013
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    Are you running W8? If so there are a variety of workarounds starting from manually changing the config file so that it can launch the first time properly, to disabling Steam overlay.
     
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  3. syngress

    syngress Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, WIN8 PRO 64bit
    What should I do?
     
    syngress, Sep 7, 2013
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    Like I said, there are two potential fixes for this problem:

    1. Modify the config file to more launch friendly options
    2. Disable Steam overlay (if you're running a steam copy)

    Unfortunately I don't have Stalker installed, and I cannot recall where the config file is located, so you'll have to google for that.
    To disable Steam overlay, go into the general settings -> In-Game tab -> Uncheck Steam Community In-Game

    If the problem stems from Optimus not properly engaging, you can force it to run by opening up your Nvidia Control Panel -> Manage 3D settings -> Program Settings -> Add the Stalker EXE -> Set Preferred Graphics Processor to your Nvidia GPU.
     
    ZiggyDeath, Sep 7, 2013
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  5. syngress

    syngress Notebook Enthusiast

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    I setup preferred GPU in NVCP - still can't run this game.
    This is normal version, not STEAM.

    Anyone can tell what i need to modify in cfg file ?
     
    syngress, Sep 8, 2013
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    You can also try running the game in Compatibility Mode for Windows 7 or earlier. I read that the official support site closed down, but there is a modding community you can ask help from: Forums - Mod DB
     
    Prostar Computer, Sep 9, 2013
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  7. Meaker@Sager

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    If that's a displayport monitor you are not running optimus on that display, it is going straight to the dGPU.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 9, 2013
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    Are you using, by any chance, MSI afterburner running on the background? MSI after burner causes such things for me for a couple of games.
     
    ryzeki, Sep 9, 2013
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    Yes other programs like teamspeak with an overlay can do it too.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 9, 2013
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  10. syngress

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    HDMI with ASUS PB278Q 2560x1440 - i don't want to run optimus on that display.
    Never use MSI Afterburner, only HybridPower.
     
    syngress, Sep 10, 2013
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    Hdmi and dp are both dGPU connected and optimus has no part to play on displays connected to them. Even if you did want it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 10, 2013
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    So my problem with launching this game is not on the side of optimus technology ?
     
    syngress, Sep 10, 2013
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    Should not be, as both HDMI and display port are routed directly to the nvidia GPU.

    What drivers are you using? Have you tried other, perhaps older, drivers instead?
     
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    syngress, Sep 11, 2013
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    You could try a set from laptopvideo2go, just find ones that have the modified inf available (.66 and below I think atm).
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 15, 2013
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    New drivers form Nvidia solve this problem ..

    Thanks for your help.
     
    syngress, Nov 10, 2013
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    Oh good, it had to be on their end considering the display connection layout.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 11, 2013
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  18. ryzeki

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    I had similar problems with Space Marine Warhammer 40k, but last week they were also solved.
     
    ryzeki, Nov 11, 2013
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