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    Vista 3D Lag help ASAP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NeRo45, Mar 7, 2009.

  1. NeRo45

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    Hey everyone I have a problem. I'm an architecture student and need to use some 3D programs like 3Ds Max, Revit, and Sketchup but for some reason every time I try to load any of these programs and try to make something in 3d, it is extremely slow. I had this problem when I was in China but switching to XP fixed it. I just want to be able to use all 4gbs of my RAM in Vista without having to dual boot. Anyone have any suggestions?

    System:
    Lenovo T61p
    Intel C2D 2.6
    4gb RAM
    Nvidia Quadro Fx 570m
     
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  2. DetlevCM

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    4GB of RAM - are you using a 64Bit OS?
    a 32Bit OS won't adress 4GB of RAM...

    Also, try posting your specs.

    Does the software run in Window or full screen mode?

    My guess would be that you run Vista with Aero - Aero is GPU based, the XP theme or Vista Basic are CPU based.
    Try running the software in Vista under the Vista basic skin/theme.
     
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  3. NeRo45

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    im running Vista 64bit. intel c2d 2.6ghz. im running vista in xp theme. i also went to Lenovo website to download the new video driver but they took the link off. oh i have a lenovo t61p sorry about the missing information
     
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    Your GPU??
    Vista in an XP theme? That's not "native" - try Vista Basic.
     
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    oh im sorry lol. I have a Nvidia Quadro fx 570m
     
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    oh and I just put it in basic vista and still slow
     
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    Ok... now, another point.

    What drivers does your card use?
    XP and Vista.
    It could be that the drivers in Vista are messed up...
    That is assuming your software is GPU accelerated... if it isn't, try running it in Vista with Aero on...

    (PS: Update your first post with all the information you posted now, its the one most people will read first)
     
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    my Driver Version is : 7.15.11.145 last updated in 2007. Like I said before, Lenovo took the link to the new driver off their website
     
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    Bump...Anyone out there possibly know anything I could do to fix this? I need to get my projects done for school using these programs and I can't right now
     
    NeRo45, Mar 7, 2009
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    You should probably email them or call them to see why it's no longer listed for download (which is pretty odd).
     
    JwY, Mar 7, 2009
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    Try reinstalling your video card drivers from nvidias website.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 7, 2009
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    NeRo45, Mar 8, 2009
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