Sorry I have another question about Skyrim PC.
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Feb 1, 2013 7:31 pm GMT
When you are playing Skyrim and it's Lag free all the time for you but then you start lagging like crazy out of no where. Why is that? And I'm talking about with mods included.
I'm fairly new to the who PC and mod thing.
Feb 1, 2013 7:44 pm GMT
I've found it has something like a memory leak every once in awhile after loading a new area (after a loading screen). I have to alt/tab out to fix it. Could never pinpoint the problem.
Sometimes it's just a matter of what you're around, though. One area/set of textures/objects etc. might be pretty easy for your PC to handle, another might bring it to its knees. Interior areas with lots of water tend to do that to me.
Feb 1, 2013 7:53 pm GMT
Post your system specs.
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Feb 1, 2013 7:59 pm GMT
cpg2 posted...I've found it has something like a memory leak every once in awhile after loading a new area (after a loading screen). I have to alt/tab out to fix it. Could never pinpoint the problem.
Sometimes it's just a matter of what you're around, though. One area/set of textures/objects etc. might be pretty easy for your PC to handle, another might bring it to its knees. Interior areas with lots of water tend to do that to me.
Ok because I'm thinking my laptop can't handle textures as far as i know And my game still lagged without them. Lol
Feb 1, 2013 8:00 pm GMT
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Feb 1, 2013 8:04 pm GMT
pyro_bunta posted...Post your system specs.
Lenovo Ideapad Y580
PU/Chipset
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM (2.30GHz 6MB Cache)
Operating System
Windows 8
Windows® 7 Home Premium
Memory
8GB (DDR3)
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX660M with DirectX® 11
Dimensions
385mm x 255mm x 35.7 mm (15.2" x 10.0" x 1.4"
Camera
1.0MP HD webcam
Display
15.6" LED backlit HD display (1366x768)
15.6" LED backlit FHD display (1920x1080)
Weight
2.8 kgs (6.15 lb)
I/O Ports
2 USB 3.0 ports
2 USB 2.0 ports
6-in-1 card reader (SD, SD-Pro, MMD, MS, MS-Pro, XD)
Headphone jack
Mic jack
S/PDIF
1 VGA port
1 HDMI port
2 mini PCle
RJ-45
Storage
HDD: 500GB, 750GB, 1TB (5,400 rpm)
HDD: 500GB (7,200rpm)
SSD: 32GB
Wireless Connectivity
Integrated 802.11 bg/bgn WiFi
10/100/1000M Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth® 4.0
Keyboard
Backlit AccuType keyboard
Battery Life
Up to 5 hours (6-cell battery)
Durability Features
Real metal shell
Security Features
OneKey® Rescue System
VeriFace® face-recognition software
Feb 1, 2013 8:05 pm GMT
SlashmanSG posted...From: Sterlsilver92 | #004
Ok because I'm thinking my laptop can't handle textures as far as i know And my game still lagged without them. Lol
You got rid of... textures?
I meant Texture mods sorry lol. I tried a few.
Feb 1, 2013 11:02 pm GMT
Your CPU is pretty weak. That might be it.
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Feb 1, 2013 11:15 pm GMT
pyro_bunta posted...Your CPU is pretty weak. That might be it.
What? The 3630QM's one of the best CPUs you can get on a laptop at the moment.
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MageofBlood391 posted...pyro_bunta posted...
Your CPU is pretty weak. That might be it.
What? The 3630QM's one of the best CPUs you can get on a laptop at the moment.
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...for Tony Redgrave... Feb 2, 2013 10:32 am GMT
^ I have an I7-2670QM with a GT 525m and can run textures mods just fine before I overclocked, including the HD texture pack (albeit with the mod that halves the textures). His processor and graphics card is better than mine.
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Feb 2, 2013 11:07 am GMT
I actually have the same laptop. The only time I experience any lag even on ultra is when I'm unplugged. It's really only meant to play games when plugged in. If you're having problems still, the fault isn't with the laptop unless something is broken.
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Feb 2, 2013 2:12 pm GMT
IBKNAWTU posted...I actually have the same laptop. The only time I experience any lag even on ultra is when I'm unplugged. It's really only meant to play games when plugged in. If you're having problems still, the fault isn't with the laptop unless something is broken.
Plugged in as in when your charging it? Sorry to ask just that I plan to play this game when I get my lenovo y580. So it's preferred to play when charging?
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Feb 2, 2013 3:56 pm GMT
Play it while plugged in and on high performance.
TC, perhaps there is a conflict with your mods. My laptop is weaker than yours and doesn't experience any of those problems.
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Feb 2, 2013 5:09 pm GMT
From: IBKNAWTU | #012I actually have the same laptop. The only time I experience any lag even on ultra is when I'm unplugged. It's really only meant to play games when plugged in. If you're having problems still, the fault isn't with the laptop unless something is broken.
You know you can change your performance settings to be the same (or very close) when not plugged in as when plugged in, right?
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Feb 2, 2013 8:59 pm GMT
xfyrenx posted...From: IBKNAWTU | #012
I actually have the same laptop. The only time I experience any lag even on ultra is when I'm unplugged. It's really only meant to play games when plugged in. If you're having problems still, the fault isn't with the laptop unless something is broken.
You know you can change your performance settings to be the same (or very close) when not plugged in as when plugged in, right?
Yeah, but it's never quite as smooth as when it's plugged in.
Grave_Joker posted...Plugged in as in when your charging it? Sorry to ask just that I plan to play this game when I get my lenovo y580. So it's preferred to play when charging?
Definitely. Adjusting the power settings will make a slight difference while unplugged, but if you want the best performance you should have it plugged in.
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Feb 2, 2013 9:34 pm GMT
This may or nay bot work but, install the unofficial skyrim patch as well as the DG and HF versions if you have the dlc,it's possible it's a object issue (lots of dead bandits, etc),, the unofficial patch has some fixes (like making a dead enemy's weapon not a separate object) that can boost performance.
There''s also shadows, but lately i haven't seen them have such high demands as they used to.
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Feb 2, 2013 11:21 pm GMT
I have a slightly worse laptop, and the only place i have problems on ultra is inside, in well lit areas with lots of candles, and in the swamp area near solitude.
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Feb 2, 2013 11:30 pm GMT
Definitely play it while plugged in. Always use unofficial mods, clean your saves, manage mods, etc etc.
First one is a game-changer. I have the exact same laptop that I've used to play Super Scribblenauts recently. It stutters like mad when on battery but works flawlessly plugged in. Even with all the alterations to make it run the same on battery it's never *quite* the same.
Also - do you have problems with your touchpad being jittery for no reason? Random question I know.
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