Unable to play tf2 on minimal settings?

[Deserter15]

First off, not sure if this is the correct subforum.

 

So I recently bought a new Acer V3572G7609 with an i7, 16gb of ram, and an 840m.  Everything I had read said that I should be able to play most modern games at medium to high settings.  TF2, which is not a modern game by any sense, is unable to be played on it without massive lag on minimal settings.  Any ideas how to fix this?  Or is tf2 just that much more intensive than "modern" games.

[ShadowCaptain]

First off, not sure if this is the correct subforum.

 

So I recently bought a new Acer V3572G7609 with an i7, 16gb of ram, and an 840m.  Everything I had read said that I should be able to play most modern games at medium to high settings.  TF2, which is not a modern game by any sense, is unable to be played on it without massive lag on minimal settings.  Any ideas how to fix this?  Or is tf2 just that much more intensive than "modern" games.

 

 

tf2 can run on a calculator

 

Have you installed geforce experience and updated to the latest drivers?

[RelentlessAF]

On minimal settings you should get well over 100FPS... Try other games and check your results.

[cox1000]

Something seems wrong here, if you can't get anything higher ensure that you return it immediately.

[Tedster]

Make sure that the game isn't running on your i7's integrated graphics.

[Deserter15]

Make sure that the game isn't running on your i7's integrated graphics.

You know, that might be what is happening...  How do I go about disabling the integrated graphics?

 

tf2 can run on a calculator

 

Have you installed geforce experience and updated to the latest drivers?

Yes

[Tedster]

You know, that might be what is happening...  How do I go about disabling the integrated graphics?

If you don't have an Nvidia Control Panel to go to, you should either get drivers from the manufacturer or Nvidia.com

[jaikens]

First off, not sure if this is the correct subforum.

 

So I recently bought a new Acer V3572G7609 with an i7, 16gb of ram, and an 840m.  Everything I had read said that I should be able to play most modern games at medium to high settings.  TF2, which is not a modern game by any sense, is unable to be played on it without massive lag on minimal settings.  Any ideas how to fix this?  Or is tf2 just that much more intensive than "modern" games.

This i actually due to Nvidia Optimus : http://www.nvidia.com/object/optimus_technology.html . All you need to do is like Tedster said. Also, if you right click the shortcut to TF2 on your desktop, there should be an option called run with this processor ( i think) if there is just choose Nvidia.

[Tedster]

This i actually due to Nvidia Optimus : http://www.nvidia.com/object/optimus_technology.html . All you need to do is like Tedster said. Also, if you right click the shortcut to TF2 on your desktop, there should be an option called run with this processor ( i think) if there is just choose Nvidia.

That should be it. I was thinking of a more permanent solution but meh.

[jaikens]

That should be it. I was thinking of a more permanent solution but meh.

No you are correct. That is why i said also try what you said.

[Ruostunut kokis]

tf2 can run on a calculator

 

Have you installed geforce experience and updated to the latest drivers?

That is if said calculator has better specs than a dual core intel Atom at 1,7 GHz and some craptastic integrated graphics, with 2 GB of DDR2 RAM...

 

Tried with my Windows 8 tablet with those specs, with DirectX 8 mode, absolute minimal settings and 640 x 480 resolution, the framerates were around 1 - 8 fps. It can't even run Minecraft or CS:S. Only CS 1.6 is playable.