frames per second (fps) for gaming produces intermitten lag (even at lowest graphics)

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frames per second (fps) for gaming produces intermitten lag (even at lowest graphics)

I am currently using the lowest graphics settings for my rmbp 15''.

GPU: GT 650M 1gb

THe frame rate is absolutely terrible even on low profile games such as FIfa 13. Oddly enough, fifa 13 is smoother only mid-rendering. However, there will consistently be intermitten lags in some game that I had played so far. Fifa 13, Dragon Age: Origins.

I've read about issues regarding apple throttling the GPU n CPU settings (not sure true or not) and it affects the fps. Online solutions suggest either throttle stop or downloading an alternative version of the nvidia graphics card from LaptopVideo2Go but I'm not sure whether I'll want to try (since there's a chance it'll blow up the com)

Please advise =)

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 11:45 PM

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Answer 1

Rudegar

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Sep 21, 2013 4:11 AM in response to Bob1130

make sure you install the apple driver pack made in ios bootcamp program

make sure you are connected to AC

make sure you don't run games in the native res 2880*1800 is too high a res to get good performance in 3d games unless one have a powerful desktop computer with 1 or 2 new very powerful video cards

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Bob1130 Author

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Sep 21, 2013 4:12 AM in response to Rudegar

Yeah I did already

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Bob1130 Author

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Sep 21, 2013 4:13 AM in response to Bob1130

For some reason, the intermitten lag gets worse in AC.

And I'm running at 1368 * 768 (around here...can't remember exact numbers 😝)

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Sep 22, 2013 4:55 AM in response to Bob1130

I'm running the same machine mate... I can't really get playable frame rates at native res ( 2880 x 1800 ) except maybe in civilization V.. I usually play FPS at 1280x800..

Make sure you're setup your power plan for high performance.. and install the latest drivers from nVidia

can't speak for fifa or DAO.. but never had any frame rate issues when playing on about 1280x800 with all the bling switched on..

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Rudegar

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Sep 22, 2013 11:34 AM in response to Jamie Telford

as a rule with my imac 21" and well any windows computer I start with letting it set the settings automaticly most games check the cpu and gpu and set the settings so it would run well with ones hardware

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