Post: Need help with my AMD based laptop
12-19-2013, 01:08 AM #1
CryptiK_
Who’s Jim Erased?
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hi, I have a laptop with the following spec, and no I am not bragging or in anyway trying to get people to criticize the specs of my laptop I just need help since this is my first AMD machine.

Spec:

System
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Manufacturer TOSHIBA
Model Satellite S50D-A
Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4

Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 919 GB
Disk partition (CSmile 819 GB Free (919 GB Total)
Media drive (Sad Awesome) CD/DVD

Graphics
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Display adapter type AMD Radeon HD 8610G + 8500M Dual Graphics
Total available graphics memory 4841 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 1792 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 3049 MB
Display adapter driver version 12.102.1.3000
Primary monitor resolution 1366x768
DirectX version DirectX 11 or better

Network
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Network Adapter Qualcomm Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8188E Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC
Network Adapter Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter



What I need help with is how to check if my drivers are up to date, especially the graphic drivers. My friend was using it the other day and he updated the drivers without asking me (fuck up) and now whenever I play games like League of Legends or minecraft the fps are much lower than they used to be. I was able to run minecraft with 70-80+ fps and league of legends at 60+ and never lower than that, but now both games either lag constantly or there are specific times where there are huge fps drops which makes no sense since I don't record gameplays nor am I into anything like that.

So basically I need help with someone who can guide me and help me to get the most up to date or updates that will keep my gaming experience at a stable and playable area. I am capable of updating drivers myself but AMD is just all over the place. Their site requires me to have a degree in rocket science. I have downloaded multiple 'control centres' provided by AMD to check it my drivers are up to date and all I get is 'your drivers are not supported or your drivers are not compatible'. This laptop is fairly new, (about 1/2 year) and I don't get why my hardware is not supported by AMD.

Please don't start to bash on me saying AMD is shit compared to so and so, I just wanted something different than usual and don't care about high end graphic laptops. I just wish to play minecraft, league of legends and other small indie games at a nice fps. Now I am sitting here with a laggy piece of shit that for no reason is acting up. I regularly scan my laptop for viruses and I am clean, and I don't download random stuff so viruses should not be a problem in this case.

If anyone can help please quote this post and I will appreciate it a lot. Happy

Sorry for the long read, just wanted to clarify as much as I could so you guys know what I am in need of.

Thanks Needa
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12-19-2013, 11:39 AM #2
Toke
PC Master Race
Originally posted by CryptiK
Hi, I have a laptop with the following spec, and no I am not bragging or in anyway trying to get people to criticize the specs of my laptop I just need help since this is my first AMD machine.

Spec:

System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Manufacturer TOSHIBA
Model Satellite S50D-A
Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4

Storage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total size of hard disk(s) 919 GB
Disk partition (CSmile 819 GB Free (919 GB Total)
Media drive (Sad Awesome) CD/DVD

Graphics
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Display adapter type AMD Radeon HD 8610G + 8500M Dual Graphics
Total available graphics memory 4841 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 1792 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 3049 MB
Display adapter driver version 12.102.1.3000
Primary monitor resolution 1366x768
DirectX version DirectX 11 or better

Network
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Network Adapter Qualcomm Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8188E Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC
Network Adapter Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter



What I need help with is how to check if my drivers are up to date, especially the graphic drivers. My friend was using it the other day and he updated the drivers without asking me (fuck up) and now whenever I play games like League of Legends or minecraft the fps are much lower than they used to be. I was able to run minecraft with 70-80+ fps and league of legends at 60+ and never lower than that, but now both games either lag constantly or there are specific times where there are huge fps drops which makes no sense since I don't record gameplays nor am I into anything like that.

So basically I need help with someone who can guide me and help me to get the most up to date or updates that will keep my gaming experience at a stable and playable area. I am capable of updating drivers myself but AMD is just all over the place. Their site requires me to have a degree in rocket science. I have downloaded multiple 'control centres' provided by AMD to check it my drivers are up to date and all I get is 'your drivers are not supported or your drivers are not compatible'. This laptop is fairly new, (about 1/2 year) and I don't get why my hardware is not supported by AMD.

Please don't start to bash on me saying AMD is shit compared to so and so, I just wanted something different than usual and don't care about high end graphic laptops. I just wish to play minecraft, league of legends and other small indie games at a nice fps. Now I am sitting here with a laggy piece of shit that for no reason is acting up. I regularly scan my laptop for viruses and I am clean, and I don't download random stuff so viruses should not be a problem in this case.

If anyone can help please quote this post and I will appreciate it a lot. Happy

Sorry for the long read, just wanted to clarify as much as I could so you guys know what I am in need of.

Thanks Needa


Sounds like drivers, try to go back to older drivers if you get better fps

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