EPTI just got a new PC and installed sc2.
When I am running the game it goes alt-tab on its own every minute.
Does anybody maybe know what causes this and more importantly, how to fix it?
Thanks.
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Deckkie
Netherlands1595 Posts
I just got a new PC and installed sc2. When I am running the game it goes alt-tab on its own every minute. Does anybody maybe know what causes this and more importantly, how to fix it? Thanks. | ||
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Sablar
Sweden880 Posts
But try to clean up and uninstall applications that you don't need. It sounds like something is starting in the background every minute. Normally it would be blinking or so but.. might be an unwanted application as well. Newest drivers rarely hurt as well. | ||
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Deckkie
Netherlands1595 Posts
On October 28 2011 06:21 Sablar wrote: Most likely some software demanding attention, or simply you refusing to restart after windows updates or something. But try to clean up and uninstall applications that you don't need. It sounds like something is starting in the background every minute. Normally it would be blinking or so but.. might be an unwanted application as well. Newest drivers rarely hurt as well. Thanks  Removed some program and its working beautifully. | ||
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TexDrum
United States67 Posts
On October 28 2011 05:56 gulati wrote: You will be able to run @ 1366x768 with "High" settings, at 46.4 fps Source: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-XPS-17-Notebook-i7-2630QM-GT-555M.51949.0.html Control+F for "Starcraft 2", and go to the second result. That is just about the identical system that you are describing. If not, the same. Edit: I just googled GT-555M and found your answer, so I don't think this is a "Simple Question" :-P Google worked for me too, but I was also interested in knowing if either piece was too powerful for the other (I know they aren't "powerful" by any means but you get it) because I will gladly substitute/change  Also, benchmarks are helpful but sometimes personal experience might be better? imo at least. | ||
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Sablar
Sweden880 Posts
The big problem seems to be CPU-throttling which is a problem with many/most/all(?) sandy bridge mobiles. It will slow down the game for a while despite not being over-heated. This problem seems to depend on which bios the manufacturer of the notebook is using and there was at least a bios update to fix it for my notebook. So if you sort out throttling it's fine 1vs1 in high but don't expect custom games or team games to be totally smooth. | ||
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Puph
Canada635 Posts
Edit: Do people really pay for PC shut down software o.o | ||
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ataryens
Iran213 Posts
On October 29 2011 00:20 Puph wrote: I'm wondering if there is a way to make an idle PC shut itself down. When I buy a new PC I want to be certain it gets rest Edit: Do people really pay for PC shut down software o.o windows has that, just go into control panel. | ||
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Puph
Canada635 Posts
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SnetteL
Belgium473 Posts
my laptop broke and I'm looking to replace it. I think my only real needs are a good processor so I don't need to go work at the uni for reasonable compile times. I don't know anything about computers anymore so all I searched on was my price range / i7-processor / ~15" display (mobility). I came up with these 4 which I can purchase without much hassle; sold in a local shop, another one provided via my university and can also order one of these two. I was hoping someone could help a total noob out with this and select the most cost-efficient one (he should last at least a couple of years), or just give me your overall opinion on the 2 'best' ones. I also don't want to buy stuff with overheating and other non-apparent problems (but I can check more customer reviews for that one I guess). If they all are junk, please let me know too, my money is still in ze bank .Also please note I will probably upgrade each non HD screen to a HD one. I'm tired of having no space to work with. Thanks! | ||
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Sablar
Sweden880 Posts
But if you just want a laptop for school and not gaming then you could get something cheaper. edit, I mean the X5QSF. | ||
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SnetteL
Belgium473 Posts
On October 30 2011 21:37 Sablar wrote: What do you intend to do with it? Overall I think the asus one has the best GPU and also full HD screen so I would go for it. Also good ports, 7200rpm HDD and I think the brand has a pretty good reputation, but I don't know about that model specifically. The other 3 aren't close to it in terms of hardware at least. But if you just want a laptop for school and not gaming then you could get something cheaper. edit, I mean the X5QSF. Thanks for your advice, it's for 'gaming' as well. I don't intend on playing games on high settings (IMO that's where desktops are for) but it would be awesome if I could play some of them on lowest for a couple of years to come. My last laptop was 1200€ budget but in hindsight I don't think it's wise to spend that much. | ||
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Sablar
Sweden880 Posts
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NasKe_
Brazil570 Posts
The problem maybe the video card, mine is "Mobile Intel(R) 45 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.1)" My question is: how video card works for notebooks? Can I buy a PC Video Card for my notebook? Do I need to buy Notebook Video Card only? Are the notabook video cards the same? Thanks | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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HJG
Netherlands9 Posts
A friend of mine has only a single pci-e connector and 1 free 4pin molex connector but he wants to run a hd6950. So is it safe or a big no? | ||
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Thorakh
Netherlands1788 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 05 2011 01:54 HJG wrote: Is it safe to use a single 4pin molex to pci-e connector to connect a videocard? A friend of mine has only a single pci-e connector and 1 free 4pin molex connector but he wants to run a hd6950. So is it safe or a big no? Not really safe but it'll work. There's a reason why manufacturers usually give you adapters that are two molex for one PCIe. A PCIe connector distributes the 12v rail power across three lines while molex only does it across one. Overloading the line creates a fire hazard. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 05 2011 01:55 Thorakh wrote: Does flipping the PSU switch everytime you turn on/off your PC wear down the PSU faster (or does it have any other harmful effect)? Not that I know of besides the fact that the switch is going to wear out. Though there's no reason to do this since you're just going to be waiting longer for the computer to turn on. | ||
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Thorakh
Netherlands1788 Posts
On November 05 2011 02:11 skyR wrote: My PSU makes coil noise, it's annoying when the PC is off and the fans don't cover the sound. Maybe it's best if I'd just (try to) return it since it's brand new.Not that I know of besides the fact that the switch is going to wear out. Though there's no reason to do this since you're just going to be waiting longer for the computer to turn on. | ||
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