Any computer games fans? (we need a gamers icon!)
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Dec 2024
11:14pm, 1 Dec 2024
15 posts
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Mary Minion
Grast_girl wrote: I think my graphics card (or at least the driver) has done a bunk. Any idea how to see what might be going on? I could ask my partner as he's a tech wizard, and he'll be able to point you in the right direction? What seems to be the problem? |
Dec 2024
7:30am, 2 Dec 2024
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HappyG(rrr)
I've managed to get Hogwarts Legacy to work OK on my 8 yr old laptop with relatively low end graphics card by turning everything off! It's a lovely looking game. And on easy mode it's really just walking around following instructions! Good for a weekend with a cold!  G
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Dec 2024
7:53am, 2 Dec 2024
9 posts
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Sarbear
I started playing it on story mode a few months ago and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Perfect for when you're feeling a bit run down and want something to relax with. I've finished the main quest and now running around mopping up treasure caves and side quests before the end of term.
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Dec 2024
8:21am, 2 Dec 2024
51,472 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Sarbear - I'm so rubbish at games, I get great value out of them, because it takes me ages to progress and not sure I've ever complete many games, even the main story line! G
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Dec 2024
10:28am, 2 Dec 2024
3,201 posts
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Grast_girl
I did manage to update the drivers on my own (yay me), but I think it's just one particular game that is now a problem as the others seem to be working fine. After 10-15 minutes the fans start howling at me and it cuts out completely. Think it might be a "memory leak" issue after a recent patch. It's a shame because it's a very nice game (Luma Island) and it would have been good to get some time on it over the weekend. My PC probably does need a good clean out though (I think it's been about 2 years since I last did it and we now have a dog shedding everywhere. |
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Dec 2024
10:40am, 2 Dec 2024
51,477 posts
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Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr)
Lol, I thought you meant "clean out" as files, caches etc. Rather than dog hair actually clogging up fans! Def that isn't good, if so! G
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Dec 2024
11:46am, 2 Dec 2024
18 posts
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Mary Minion
I thought you meant files and stuff too! I have the same problem with dog hair, dogs don't come up here and they don't come up, and I'm in the attic and they still manage to get up here! Wonder if your settings are too high and it's causing it to get too warm and cut out? Just an idea I've had a blast on Luma Island, it is a good game I agree there! |
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Dec 2024
2:46pm, 2 Dec 2024
3,202 posts
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Grast_girl
I need to clean files out too. I did quite a lot previously, but I need to work out how to move Skyrim from one drive to another without breaking it (having actually completed it this year).
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Dec 2024
6:15pm, 2 Dec 2024
19 posts
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Mary Minion
Oooo I do love a good Skyrim play through! Go on, what's your game play tactic? I usually use swords and magic, going for an all out strike 'em down. But just started a new game where I'm a sneaky archer!
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Dec 2024
7:01pm, 2 Dec 2024
8,821 posts
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Winniefree
Need recommendations. I’m still in mourning from finishing 3 playthroughs of BG3. I’ve tried Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart but it seems a bit pointless. More recently been playing The Last of Us but despite changing all the settings it gives me terrible motion sickness. Any ideas?
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