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I recently bought a new laptop mainly to play World of Warcraft while on the move (have to travel quite a bit for work), and picked the Samsung model which was quite recommended (as per its reviews) for gaming.
Here's a rundown of specs from dxDiag.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/12/2012, 10:05:21
Machine name: CHARLIE
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
System Model: 550P5C/550P7C
BIOS: AMIBIOS Version P06AAA.043.120925.dg
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8090MB RAM
Page File: 3802MB used, 12374MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: 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: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0166&SUBSYS_C0D1144D&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SEC314B
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.115Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumd32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 9.17.0010.2875 (English)
Driver Version: 9.17.10.2875
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2012 17:40:22, 12615168 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4226-11CF-C67C-DBE0B7C2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0166
SubSys ID: 0xC0D1144D
Revision ID: 0x0009
Driver Strong Name: oem8.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iIVBM0:9.17.10.2875:pci\ven_8086&dev_0166
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C
Please do note that the laptop comes with 2 graphic adapters the Intel on board one, + an nVidia GT650M.
When I first started playing WoW, the game was running between 80-120 fps at maximum settings, now after doing several system updates, including all drivers/samsung/AV etc...whenever I play WoW it's a hit and miss situation.
The game either runs smoothly like before, or barely goes above 10 fps on lowest graphics settings.
It has become very annoying, and I honestly have no clue what might be causing this. Sometimes reboot solves the issue, other times 10 reboots don't do anything.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi Charles,
Since you're using an OEM system, I'd recommend using the drivers they provide as opposed to our generic ones. The latest driver for your model is here; http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=US&CttFileID=4943441&CDCttType=DR&ModelType=C&ModelName=NP550P5C-A02US&VPath=DR/201209/20120914141651375/Internal_VGA_Intel_64bit_8.15.10.2712.ZIP http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=US&CttFileID=4943441&CDCttType=DR&ModelType=C&ModelName=NP550P5C-A02US&VPath=DR/201209/20120914141651375/Internal_VGA_Intel_64bit_8.15.10.2712.ZIP
Give this a try and let me know if you still experience the issue.
-Nic
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Hi Nic and thanks for looking into it but sadly that did not do the trick
For now am thinking of doing a full system restore from the CD that came with it, then go on updating stuff step by step.
But I would really love not to have to do this if it's possible
Just yesterday, while in the middle of the game, I logged out then back in on another character, and the fps jumped back to normal. So am kinda sure it's not related to rebooting the machine. It's really weird,
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