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Weird frame rate issue in Warframe

Hey I'm trying to get Warframe to run on my old HP laptop, I remember it working quite well about two years ago. This question I have is not about my specs necessarily, but a weird stuttering issue I have

The game runs perfectly smooth, I've got all settings all the way down, windowed it, made it smaller and all, but one issue persist regardless of how many frames I'm getting. Whenever I do a new action that I assume the game has to load, it starts chugging hard. Though sometimes it does it for no reason. I really just want to know if there's a quick fix for it, if it's hard drive related and if I can do anything. If this is not enough, I can send specs also. Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/11/05
09:01 UTC

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Giving unf to office pc

Configs are: CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz

GPU: Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 PSU: LITEON 210W

RAM: 16GB DDR4

SSD: SanDisk 250 GB

So obviously I would love to add an actual GPU but it needs to be compact and I would add SSD. My goal is for it to run R6 pretty okey, LOL and some older campagne games.

SSD upgrade isint crutial and I can't change PSU sadly so I need a GPU that will run on 210W (mybe 1650 or 3050 8GB would work but 3050 is a 250 where Im from)

So my question is what GPU do you recomand?

BTW my budget is about 150 euros.

1 Comment
2024/11/04
13:10 UTC

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Attempting to run Phasmophobia

Have an i5-2320, GTX550Ti, and 8gb RAM. It boots up very quick but I just get audio with a black screen and the white circle in the middle. Am I right in assuming it's my CPU? I've seen other people run Phasmophobia with the GTX550Ti and 8gb RAM

0 Comments
2024/11/04
08:11 UTC

3 Comments
2024/11/02
06:54 UTC

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Riva Tuner Real Temp

Hi so I've always wondered which one is the real temp of my cpu?1-4 is the cores?And the 5th one is what?Which one is the real temp I should be wary about?Thanks in advance

3 Comments
2024/11/01
10:06 UTC

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What's the best low profile 8gb graphics card in 2024?

Need low power @ a minimum of 8gb . Anything new, used, or off brand that is good? Low cost please. Thanks guys

14 Comments
2024/11/01
06:05 UTC

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Found a motherboard Asrock N68-VS3 UCC for 10$

I found somebody selling a motherboard Asrock N68-VS3 UCC without ram and cpu for 10$, beeing from a decadent third world country i cant let me expend to much money on a better buil, so can it be build a decent pc whit that motherboard? and just seeking to play dark souls 3 and do college work.

Note: sorry for any grammatical error, english isn't my first language.

8 Comments
2024/10/25
17:21 UTC

2

Castlevania Lords of Shadow tweak

How to decrypt the localcfg file of Castle LOS? I can't find any solution. Tyia

0 Comments
2024/10/24
18:29 UTC

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i hav only 20 fps in fortnite cann some one help

hi have graphic card nvidia geforce mx110 intel core i3 7020u

1 Comment
2024/10/24
15:34 UTC

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How can I fix this ?

I'm only getting 30-40 fps in Valorant.

My PC specs:

CPU : Ryzen 5 3500U (2.1 GHz)

Video Memory : Integrated Radeon Vega 8 (1 GB VRam)

RAM : 8 GB (7 GB Usable)

12 Comments
2024/10/17
08:10 UTC

5

Getting Darktide to run on a Geforce 750ti ?

Is there any way you know of to get this game run?

I tried

https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkTide/comments/z7pn2j/how_i_ran_darktide_on_a_5_year_old_laptop/

with no luck.

Obviously, I know this is ridiculous, but if there is a way....

5 Comments
2024/10/14
23:53 UTC

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Can I fix this or is it just my computer ?

So I’m building a new pc but it’ll take a few months.

I wanted to play some things on my laptop while I wait it out Specs :

Intel core i5 8265-U (1,6 GHz / 8CPUs) Kingston ssd 480gb 8 gb ram NVIDIA GEFORCE MX110

I tried playing World of Warcraft and League of Legends but the computer freezes for 3-4 seconds ocassionally. Sometimes a lot, sometimes none at all.

Can I fix this or is the computer just shit? Or are these games too much for it?

8 Comments
2024/10/11
12:24 UTC

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Pc build

I am planning to build a PC with a tight budget (around $530) using the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and a Kingston 250GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Here's a list of compatible parts that I am planning to use:

  1. Processor:

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 2. Motherboard: MSI B550M Pro-VDH WiFi Or ASRock B550M Pro4 for a similar price and features. 3. RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200MHz 16GB is the sweet spot for modern gaming and multitasking. 4. Storage: Kingston NV1 250GB PCIe 4.0 SSD 5. GPU (Graphics Card): AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 6. Power Supply: Corsair CV550 80+ Bronze 550W 7. Case: Tecware Nexus M ATX Case 8. Optional (if budget allows) an Extra Storage: If I can stretch the budget slightly, I also consider adding a 1TB HDD.

Usual activity is work related and casual gamer (steam games like cs2, dota, valorant, nba2k)

Is this ok?

4 Comments
2024/10/08
12:36 UTC

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Low Profile GPU and PciE 2.0 4k Gaming

Hi, I need some help with a project I’m working on, which is based on an HP ProDesk 400 G1 SFF office PC that I plan to use with my 4K TV in the living room. I’ll primarily be using it to watch 4K content and play less demanding games in 4K, like Hollow Knight, Hades, and similar titles. The issue lies with the GPU, as I need a low-profile graphics card, and there aren’t many options available, especially here in Chile. The best choice seems to be the MSI RTX 3050 LP with 6 GB, but I’m unsure if that’s overkill or if a GTX 1650 LP with 4 GB would be enough. Additionally, I have doubts about the PCI Express 2.0 slot. I’m not sure if the 3050 LP will be bottlenecked by the PCIe 2.0, aside from any bottleneck caused by the CPU, which is an i7-4790

1 Comment
2024/10/06
21:04 UTC

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what's up with these multiple choice eBay shops

would put flair in but I'm just in new to using eBay. it seems like some big mishmash whatever they have in bulk and I sort of love it. think i will try one of Lenovo towers to commit surgery on. too long, basically are these just really janky ways of moving surplus, or some sort of schrme to sell possibly faulty stuff?

7 Comments
2024/09/30
17:12 UTC

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Budget gaming build. Pre-built x Custom x Used

I'm sorry if this post isn't adequate for this sub. I'm new here but I believe it doesn't violate any rules.

I'm planning on getting a productivity/ casual gaming setup now that I have finally got some disposable income. I grew up doing custom builds with my dad and even took a basic hardware course in school back in the day, so I'm fairly confident that using the resources available today I could put together a custom build.

Problem is that I have been out of the game for a long time, using a laptop as my daily driver, so I'm out of touch with the current reality. What would be the best bang for buck option in 2024? Buying something pre-built? Custom building (by sheer coincidence, I already have a decent ATX case that I found by the side of the road the other day)? Or buying a used rig?

As far as I can tell, it seems like buying something newer but lower spec (i3 instead of i7) would be actually better, so buying a second hand rig might not be the best option. Is that true?

By the way, my total budget would ideally be under 600 including monitor, so I'm looking at something fairly low spec.

6 Comments
2024/09/29
17:45 UTC

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Upgrade unit?

I am planning to upgrade my unit slowly, here are my specs: i have an intel core i5-2400s cpu @2.50GHz x4 with amd/ATI turks pro radeon HD 6570/7570/8550/r5 230.

I am just a casual gamer. Usually playing cs2, dota, and nba. Which one should I buy?

NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti AMD RX 560 NVIDIA GTX 1650

Do these cards won't cause bottleneck?

5 Comments
2024/09/29
11:19 UTC

5

Low profile GPU for an i3-7100?

I picked up a Dell Vostro 3268 with an i3-7100 on Ebay for £30 not too long ago to use as a temporary Minecraft server host. I upgraded it with 16GB of RAM (the RAM in there was faulty unfortunately) and it ran a modern server incredibly well.

Now that I no longer need it for this purpose, I want to turn it into a mini emulation / light gaming 'console' for the TV in my bedroom. I've been looking into GPUs, and since this is a SFF PC case with limited power draw (180w) my options are very restricted.

Anyone know what a reasonably priced good low profile GPU would be for this build? I just want something that's able to handle 1080p emulation up to the PS2/GC era, I know this CPU is more than capable of doing it but I'm torn on what GPU to get because of power restrictions.

Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/09/27
14:00 UTC

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Any tips to run MK1 better?

Been playing and really enjoying MK1 on my laptop, however, especially as the game has gotten more demanding, the more noticable lag gets while playing.

My laptop specs are below, and my laptop is pretty old (She's pushin 8 years at this point)

https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GT62VR-6RE-Dominator-Pro/Specification

I've tried my best to get it running better, which is mostly just letting shaders cache completely, and letting the game run it's own benchmark and auto-settings based off that.

Anyone else playing this game on a dinosaur? I'm really trying my best, but even on the lowest quality settings, she'll still stutter hard at certine points depending on characters/stages

3 Comments
2024/09/26
06:44 UTC

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If you have a 2gb Graphics Card, consider Bandai Namco games.

For reference, I have an MX450 GDRR5 laptop graphics card, I overclocked it, but I think even without it, you can play a lot of Bandai Namco games at stable 30fps at medium. Perhaps high settings when overclocked.

The following Bandai Namco games I've run on a 2gb Vram Graphics card:

I've played:

  • Scarlet Nexus - High Settings with stable 30 fps. For some reason, even with putting it low, I cannot achieve stable 60 fps. So I'll stick to 30.
  • Tales of Arise - High Settings with somewhat stable 30 fps. Same story, I cannot achieve 60, so I capped it.
  • Ace Combat 7- Medium Settings with stable 60 fps.
  • Code Vein - High Settings with with stable 30 fps. Can't reach stable 60 on this game either, might as well go with high but 30 fps.

Haven't played, but it should run:

  • Gundam Breaker 4 - I personally haven't tried this one yet, but it has the same minimum system requirements as Tales of Arise, I think it will run well.
  • SAO Games - Haven't tried these games either, but they should also run well.
  • God Eater 3 - Haven't tried this one, but same requirements as Tales of Arise.

Keep in mind that my MX450 is overclocked. Some games will run on Medium or Low settings when not OC, but they'll run.

Edit: The resolution is at 1080p.

12 Comments
2024/09/25
11:54 UTC

4

A 2gb Vram Graphics card can run Visions of Mana.

Just tried Visions of Mana for the heck of it, and surprisingly, I could run the game at stable 30fps on low settings. If you are into JRPGs, this game is worth considering.

For reference, I am using an MX450 laptop graphics card overclocked.

0 Comments
2024/09/25
11:42 UTC

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TWEAKS FOR MY SYSTEM?

My laptop specs Intel core i5 11th gen 1135G7 MX350 8GB of Ram, Laptop Name Vivobook 14. Thanks in advance! Because some of my games are lagging even in Low resolution and low graphics.

Games Like: Mad Max, Watch dogs 1-2, Days Gone, Ac 3 remastered.

1 Comment
2024/09/24
02:12 UTC

1

Doom eternal problems

Just as a proof I've played it before, cuz I'm paranoid

I've played Doom Eternal the moment I've set up this PC, but it suddenly doesnt work anymore?
I try to get into the game, just the main screen is enough to black screen and close itself, and in other cases I almost get into a level AND THEN the game black screens and closes...

1 Comment
2024/09/22
13:21 UTC

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Need help to make my laptop less laggy

Ive had my laptop for like a few years now, too broke to get a new one it runs fine but its pretty much broken on battery and it used to run games like roblox pretty well but not anymore (4 gb ram and runs on intel celeron) is there any ways to make it less laggy and smoother with gaming performances?

5 Comments
2024/09/18
13:48 UTC

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Halo 4 not working on TMCC

These are the specs of my laptop

I3 1115G4

Intel UHD Graphics

12GB 3200mhz

So the issue is that Halo 4 from TMCC doesn't work on my Laptop but every Halo game works perfectly fine as soon as I open the campaign it immediately crashes I tried playing the game on the lowest settings and the lowest resolution but it still doesn't work Also I have tried these steps:

Updating Windows

Updating the Driver

Running Compatibility mode

Reinstalled the Game

Verify Game Files

Updating C++ and DirectX

While running the game Closed every Background Process through Task Manager

Also, it's not a heating issue as I have tried while my Laptop was in an AC room without any utilization before

Edit: I forgot to mention the Error message

LowLevelFatalError [File:Unknown] [Line: 200]

Unreal Engine is exiting due to D3D device being lost (Error:0x887A0006 -'HUNG')

2 Comments
2024/09/07
18:19 UTC

4

tweaks for my system?

im on a (my opinion) low spec laptop which has 8gb ram single channel at 1600mhz, i5-1335u and a intel iris xe g7 80eus. any tweaks

(and if u know any pls remind me of any tweaking utility like exm free tweakers)

5 Comments
2024/09/04
12:51 UTC

4

Best graphics card for a low power system in 2024?

I saw that another post say that the GTX 1650 was the best but that post was also from 2 years ago and just want to make sure there isn't something better now days.

10 Comments
2024/09/02
21:28 UTC

2

Any tips for loading times in Sekiro?

these are the specs of my laptop

Intel I3 1115G4

Intel UHD Graphics

12GB 3200mhz

Windows 11 Home

Just got Sekiro and I am getting loading times of up to 10-15mins on average on my SSD I have all of my games on my HDD including RDR 2 and GTA V both load within 2 minutes while this game is on my SDD and it still takes too much time also I have 576GB free out of 1TB SSD also tried putting my game on the HDD but still game takes this much time btw after the game loads it works fine like 40-50FPS on Low-Medium

Edit: I have tried basic Troubleshooting steps like updating Drivers, C++, DirectX, Windows, using safe mode, compatibility settings

5 Comments
2024/09/01
17:37 UTC

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What are the best settings to play fortnite with gt 1030?

I don't have too much knowledge on pc settings or much about pc in general. I have amd ryzen 3 3100 4-core processor and gt 1030, don't know if there is any other information needed but anything helps thanks everyone! :) Oh I also am trying to live stream on twitch so everytime I try to stream and play it's a very horrible experience lol I end up switching to my ps5 and stream through that but I really want to stream on pc since it's an overall better experience for viewers in my opinion.

8 Comments
2024/08/31
19:06 UTC

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