This post is more than 5 years old
2 Posts
0
12809
November 21st, 2010 15:00
Need help optimizing Studio XPS 1645 performance
[System]
Dell Studio XPS Laptop 1645
Intel Core i7 - Q820 @ 1.73GHz
6GB RAM DDR3
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
500GB SATA
Well... simply put, I feel like my laptop is not running at 100%. I think that there are a lot of processes that came by default with my laptop or that ended up on my computer that really limit it's capacity. I realize this when I'm running games like Starcraft 2 and I'm forced to run all the graphics on Low, since if I pump it up, something weird happens, and the laptop stops receiving power from the charger. (The blue light on the end of the charger goes off. I'm forced to disconnect the power from the wall and re-connect it.)
Right out the bat, I was thinking to format it after making a really small backup of documents. I don't know if you guys have any advice on what to tweak, any tips on Win 7, and mainly maintenance for the long run, such as registry issues, useless processes that might appear a long the run, software that not only promise to help out with performance, but actually does it etc.
Thanks a lot in advance for any help that may come. :)
jrapleejr
15 Posts
1
January 17th, 2011 10:00
This is a bit late, but I figured I'd chime in. Make sure you have the newest BIOS update, and the 130 Watt adapter. If you still have the 90 Watt adapter call Dell and you'll be sent a free 130 Watt adapter and you'll see a major increase in performance, especially in games and demanding applications that use your GPU.
pochbarone
2 Posts
0
February 16th, 2011 11:00
You have no idea how handy this comes in! I was almost certain that the problem was in the AC adapter, even thinking it was faulty, since I was almost running out of options in my laptops side. I LOVE YOU. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REPLY. I will try to get the 130 Watt adapter. THANK YOU!!! :emotion-2:
ppeters2
5 Posts
0
March 22nd, 2011 21:00
You should also be sure to run antispy scan each day. You can download SuperAntiSpyware free and it works well.
Also Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware also availible online free.
I also use AVG Antivirus, there is also a free version that works well.
Lastly I bought AVG PC Tuneup 2011 for $29.99 it in itself made the biggest differance.
There is a lot of what is balled bloat ware that fills a PC over time with Prgms installed and uninstalled.
Just my 2 cents,
Pete