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My Maxfps command hasn't changed anything.... right when i need to do my best, because of combat, my mouse starts jumpin around, sliding all over, jittery video, jittery sound.
Be nice if Blizzard would patch the software... far too many people having issues on far too many configurations to try to tweek individual computers that have no problem with anything outside of WoW. Customers are waiting..... |
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The issue here is not that the FPS cap isn't in place by default, it is that the FPS cap is too high and needs to be at a maximum of 60 outside of 3D monitor use. ^ I been complaining about this for a long time. D3 as well. D3's fps cap default is like 150 or something really obnoxious. Neither game should default higher than 60, and in fact, they should detect if it's a macbook and automatically lower it to 50 for latest ones, 40 for ones before it and 30 for the rest. apple laptops just blow and are overheating disasters when run at max load load periods of time. |
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Thank you soo much for the insight on the FPS cap issue. I lost out on my Guild raid today, because of wow freezing/crashing my computer, repeatedly, the second that we pulled... My CPU/GPU/HDD were all around 35 degrees, and my FPS was 80-100, with 62 latency home/world. I was like WTH, those are perfect conditions usually... Thnx Blizz : /
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That really sucks man, and is exactly what I'm talking about. We're paying monthly dues to play this game, Blizz takes our money so it can live up to its mission statement, lol, or so one would think.
It's a shame really that they can't admit the issues, at least then the users it's happening to wouldn't think we were going crazy, wouldn't need to feel belittled by 'Support' for checking this, checking that, deleting my WTF folder, reinstalling, ran around in circles until we're blue in the face... If our voices aren't heard here, where might they be? |
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Dropped my 560Ti's max temp by 20C using OP's method. Awesome thread, would save hundreds of dollars on replacement hardware again.
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Edited by Tiapriestess on 12/2/12 12:15 AM (PST)
Glad to see this is still helping people out. :)
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Question: I have a regular 2011 Macbook (last of its kind to be released before regular Macbooks were discontinued) and I've done as directed in the first post. My CPU temps when not playing WoW vary from 32 - 50 degrees Celsius, but are usually in the low 40's. When I play WoW my CPU temp varies from 60 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius. Is this normal?
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Yes, that is normal. In fact, your temperatures are actually the envy of most laptop owners, so that means you've done one great job of keeping your maching in tip top shape. :)
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After several different attempts to solve my overheating issues, capping my FPS was the answer. My video card was reaching 109c. Since I have a laptop and basic level video card (NVIDIA Geoforce 310M), I selected 30FPS as the cap. I opened CPUID HWMonitor and began raiding. FPS ranged from 20-30 and temp maxed at 70c.
Thank you Tiapriestess! This is a great post and I highly advise others having this type of problem to consider this as a solution. |
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Hi, I hope everyone has had a merry christmas and is enjoying their holidays thus far. I have got a few questions pertaining to the macbook pro retina's resolution, appropriate CPU temperature and about the fan speeds.
On the MacBook Pro retina base model what resolution should I play at? The default resolution is 2880 x 1800 (wide). Is it okay to have my fans maxed out at ~6k RPM, and if not what is an appropriate speed I should keep them at. Finally what is the appropriate CPU/GPU temperature I should hover around. Thanks! |
Hi, I hope everyone has had a merry christmas and is enjoying their holidays thus far. I have got a few questions pertaining to the macbook pro retina's resolution, appropriate CPU temperature and about the fan speeds. The rMBP's resolution should be set to "Best for Retina", and you then use the in-game resolutions pulldown menu to choose a resolution close to what you wish to play at. That is, if you want to play at 1920x1200 (a valid 16:10 resolution), you pick the closest resolution to that on the pulldown menu - they will not match since Blizzard went with non-standard resolutions that are supposed to match your current aspect ratio, but not necessarily VESA standard timings. For this particular question, I would answer with no higher than whatever resolution is closest to 1920x1200 in the in-game pulldown menu. You should then also set your game up as indicated in my first post in this thread. This will both decrease overall fan levels and temperatures. Temperatures between 60°C and 80°C are generally acceptable, though you can hit 85°C in some cases depending on what is being rendered. If you hit the lower half of this range, you've done your job and should be proud - you're the envy of most laptop owners. ________________________________________________ Official Mac Tech Support Forum Cookie™ (Mint Chocolate Chip) Guaranteed tasty; Potentially volatile when dipped in General Forums Syrup® Caution: This cookie bites back. |
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Edited by Madmerini on 1/1/13 10:45 PM (PST)
Why not use SMC control to make fans run fast? I do it on my rMBP.
EDIT: Ookay... I get it. http://shover.us/QQZl9f |
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I'd also like to note, that if you have a pre-retina MacBook (which has the air intakes on the side), all the other MacBooks draw air in through the keyboard (I can't instantly think of any exceptions), so if you're using them in clamshell mode (that is, with the lid shut, external mouse & KB, external monitor, and plugged into the power adapter), it WILL run hotter. MUCH hotter.
This includes if you're using a cool Hengedock or similar docking station that lets you run with the lid closed. I own a Hengedock, and I absolutely love it, but I can't recommend it for gaming at all. During warmer days, my fps would stutter badly during WoW which was instantly solved by taking it out of the dock & running it hooked up to the same stuff with the lid open - and performance improved! So, MacBook owners, don't run WoW with your lid shut! |
