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July 2nd, 2009 04:00

Alienware M17x LOW FPS!!!

I got on my brand new M17x tonight to play some WOW with my buddy. I started out at 40 fps and then all of the sudden goes down to 5 fps! I never have seen a computer go that low. I turn all the settings down in WoW but the fps is still low! Anyone know whats going on? I have virus software installed and running so I know its not a virus. Here is my computer:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/2/2009, 05:22:14
       Machine name: BRAD-PC
   Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: alienware
       System Model: M17x         
               BIOS: Ver A00 1.00PARTTBL
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     P8600  @ 2.40GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
             Memory: 3838MB RAM
          Page File: 2251MB used, 5623MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 9400M G
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0862&SUBSYS_02A11028&REV_B1
   Display Memory: 1904 MB
 Dedicated Memory: 241 MB
    Shared Memory: 1663 MB
     Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)

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July 2nd, 2009 05:00

It's likely overheating - are you using it on a desk, or improperly (in your lap)?

 

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November 3rd, 2009 21:00

Hello, the issue is you are using your intergrated 9400M video card. Just simply press FN + F7 and that will switch to your dedicated GPU(s).

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