Re: Graphics Problem

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Thanks for your replie Yves, it is much appreciated.
I have however tried all the suggestions below, the problem persists even
after a complete reformat, driver update and latest patch install.
Regards,
Maurice

"Yves Leclerc" wrote:

> Most of these "lag" problems can be handled by:
>
> 1) Closing most of all "autostarted" applications.
> 2) Updating video card drivers, including chipset drivers
> 3) Installing the latest available patch for the games
>
> Also, most game publishers do not "support" their games when installed on
> laptops. Laptops components are not easily upgradable as any regular PC.
>
>
> "Jimmy S." <nosp@xxxxx> wrote in message
> news:42b0566b$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi Maurice,
> >
> > Did these problems start after the motherboard was replaced?
> > It's more likely to be the motherboard not SP2. I personally
> > use SP 2 and do not experience lag even with my Ti4200.
> >
> > --
> > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> > Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >
> > Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> > MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any
> > rights.
> > _________________________________________________________
> >
> > "Maurice" <Maurice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:E5B5175C-09E0-468E-A85D-28C55BE1FB59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > | Hi,
> > | I have a graphics problem on my laptop that has frustrated for weeks.
> > | My system - Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo D1840/3ghz/512mb/80gb/128mb Radeon
> > | Mobilty/WinXP SP2.
> > | Problem - graphics hang/freeze/very low frame rate while playing games
> > which
> > | previously worked on max resolution and settings.
> > | Solutions tried - drivers checked, defrag HD, defrag memory, full system
> > | clean with System Mechanic, full Windows reinstall, full reformat of HD,
> > | checked for other device/software conflicts, dxdiag shows no problems,
> > all
> > | devices said to be working properly, computer is not overheating or
> > crashing.
> > | The laptop has also been to Fujitsu-Siemens repair centre and after
> > having
> > | faulty motherboard replaced, their diagnostics, plus check with PC
> > Doctor,
> > | says all devices are working properly.
> > | But - the problem persists. Any help with this would be VERY
> > appreciated.
> > | Thanks,
> > | Maurice.
> > |
> > | One extra question - is XP SP2 known to cause graphical problems.
> > |
> > |
> >
> >
>
>
>
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