Gaming problems

[Peter Parker]

Hello,

I have a problem with my Samsung laptop. I bought it about 6 months ago, thinking about gaming. Here are the specs (it is a Llano):

CPU:

AMD Quad-Core A8-3510MX Accelerated (1.8 GHz)

GPU:

AMD Radeon HD6470M (dedicated) and AMD Radeon 6620G (integrated). That is suposed to be dual graphics. 1GB DDR3.

RAM: 4GB 1,333 MHz

HD: 640GB

I have plenty of questions. First, when I play a game like Assassin's Creed II with any graphic configuration (high or low) I get a VERY low FPS. It never passes the 20FPS. There are videos of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on running on 35 - 40 FPS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWq1-Tbi1-4). I think that should be the framerate on this laptop. Can anyone help me out here?

Second, about a program called Game Booster 3. I installed it and tried to play the games and got a more decent framerate (about 25FPS on high settings). The problem is that the computer gets at 78C, which I think is a very high temperature for an AMD CPU laptod.

I simply don't know what to do! Should I stop using Game Booster? Is it bad for my computer? Will I get a lower lifespan for the notebook by using it frequently? Why do I get 9FPS on Resident Evil 4, that is a old game?

Thanks in advance!

 

[princesiddiqui]

Instal latest graphics driver and also install MSI Afterburner software for better graphics. Game Booster improves PC performance so you can use that software.

 

[amuffin]

Newest drivers?

Crossfire on?

 

[Peter Parker]

Instal latest graphics driver and also install MSI Afterburner software for better graphics. Game Booster improves PC performance so you can use that software.

Where can I find the drivers? I googled it and found the drivers for 6620G and 6470M in a webpage called DriversCollection.com. Is it safe?

About the MSI Afterburner, is it a overclocking software? Won't I get high temperatures with it? Thanks for helping!

Newest drivers?

Crossfire on?

I'm trying to find the newest drivers online, but how can I be sure that I have them?

Crossfire is on, but it seems that it's not working because I get the same results whether Crossfire is on or off. I read online that I must get extra 4GB of RAM to activate dual channel and make it work. Is that true?

Is 78C a normal temperature for gaming?

Thank you people for helping!

 

[amuffin]

Since you have a laptop those temperatures are fine.

You need 2 sticks for dual channel.

 

[amuffin]

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

Real drivers.

 

[Peter Parker]

Hey, thanks for the link amuffin, but the program says that my computer has incompatible hardware/software.

I think that I should also mention that my framerate is almost the same (8 - 13 FPS) in Assassin's Creed II, whether I use maximum settings or minimum. It changes a lot on the menus, however. I get like 20 FPS on max and 40 on min.

I have my battery settings on Samsung Optimized. When I change to High performance I get decent FPS, like 22 FPS, but the cores get to like 78C. On L.A. Noire I get 20 FPS and the cores get to a temperature of 70C.

Will the high temperatures of frequent gaming reduce the notebook's lifespan drastically? I don't want to kill my PC!

 

[amuffin]

laptop parts are designed to withstand up to 100C+

 

[Peter Parker]

So what do you guys think I should do? Should I quit gaming on this notebook? I intend to sell it by the end of the year anyway and buy a basic laptop for university stuff and save for a decent desktop.

Well I think the discussion is over then. Would a ventilation base help?