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Graphics Card not working properly?

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July 10, 2014 1:04:06 PM

I have a dell m6700 precision workstation laptop that could play all the newest most high end games without any kind of lag. My computer broke, so I had to install a new version of windows (windows 7 ultimate). When it all loaded up and I got the game borderlands 2 (which before I could play on maxed out settings without any lag whatsoever) which now lags even when the settings aren't maxed out. I could also play assassins creed 4 without any problems maxed out in 1920 x 1080, only to have my framerate drop to 20 fps on normal settings. I have updated all of my drivers to their newest version, but it didn't seem to make a difference.

PC specs:

CPU: i7 3940XM 3.2GHz (10/10 on game debate)

GPU: Nvidia Quadro k5000m 4gb (9/10 on game debate)

RAM: 32 gb

SSD/HDD one terabyte HDD and one 512gb SSD (windows is installed on the SSD)


It's almost as if it isn't using all of the power of the card.

Thanks

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a b U Graphics card
July 10, 2014 1:09:08 PM

Could be throttling issues, did you check your temps when under load? Its a foregone conclusion such a powerful laptop will run very hot!
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a b U Graphics card
July 10, 2014 1:10:01 PM

well 1:
Why are you playing games on a workstation GPU?
2: What OS were you using before the new install? Vista? or 8?
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July 10, 2014 1:12:23 PM

Shadowblade2652 said:
well 1:
Why are you playing games on a workstation GPU?
2: What OS were you using before the new install? Vista? or 8?


I'm playing games on a workstation gpu because its all I have. And I was using windows 7 home edition before the new install.
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July 10, 2014 1:13:45 PM

cowpower2013 said:
Shadowblade2652 said:
well 1:
Why are you playing games on a workstation GPU?
2: What OS were you using before the new install? Vista? or 8?


I'm playing games on a workstation gpu because its all I have. And I was using windows 7 home edition before the new install.


Okay that makes sense then. Did you fresh install or AnyTime Upgrade?
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July 10, 2014 1:14:26 PM

BigBadBeef said:
Could be throttling issues, did you check your temps when under load? Its a foregone conclusion such a powerful laptop will run very hot!


Will MSI afterburner show that? And If it is a throttling issue, how do I fix it?
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a b U Graphics card
July 10, 2014 1:15:33 PM

cowpower2013 said:
BigBadBeef said:
Could be throttling issues, did you check your temps when under load? Its a foregone conclusion such a powerful laptop will run very hot!


Will MSI afterburner show that? And If it is a throttling issue, how do I fix it?


Yes it will show temps under load.

Speccy can show you your CPU temperatures under load as well. (I believe it does GPU but I don't think it's accurate for GPU)
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July 10, 2014 1:16:03 PM

Shadowblade2652 said:
cowpower2013 said:
Shadowblade2652 said:
well 1:
Why are you playing games on a workstation GPU?
2: What OS were you using before the new install? Vista? or 8?


I'm playing games on a workstation gpu because its all I have. And I was using windows 7 home edition before the new install.


Okay that makes sense then. Did you fresh install or AnyTime Upgrade?


It was a fresh Install. I screwed up this computer bad. Had to go into DISKPART and do a low level format on the drives.
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