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10-15-2016 03:55 PM
Hi everyone!
I recently had trouble with my new laptop. Seemingly after a routine BIOS and Windows update, games I play lag whenever the AC adapter is plugged in. This did not happen immediately after purchase.
When I remove the AC adapter, games do not lag. I have checked the power saving setttings, and putting it on max performance on marginally made the lag better. I still see lag spikes every 5-10 seconds.
I would appreciate any help from an expert because I've exhausted all my options in months since getting this laptop.
Thank you!
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10-16-2016 04:18 PM
@Rice4Asians wrote:Hello ichi730,
I have updated everything through Windows Update and HP Support Assistant. Are there updates that I should get somewhere else? I found that BIOS updates were usually from the HP Support Assistant and where do you propose I update my graphics driver?
Yes. Go to hp.com/support enter your product number and search software and driver tab you should be able to update the driver for graphics card there.
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10-15-2016 05:56 PM
Hi,
Have you update the following?
-BIOS
-Graphics Driver
-Windows update (Double Check it)
Note: If you are using Norton or third party Antivirus REMOVE THEM! and stay with McAfee..
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10-16-2016 02:51 PM
Hello ichi730,
I have updated everything through Windows Update and HP Support Assistant. Are there updates that I should get somewhere else? I found that BIOS updates were usually from the HP Support Assistant and where do you propose I update my graphics driver?
10-16-2016 04:18 PM
@Rice4Asians wrote:Hello ichi730,
I have updated everything through Windows Update and HP Support Assistant. Are there updates that I should get somewhere else? I found that BIOS updates were usually from the HP Support Assistant and where do you propose I update my graphics driver?
Yes. Go to hp.com/support enter your product number and search software and driver tab you should be able to update the driver for graphics card there.
If my post has helped you, click the Kudos Thumbs up!
If it solved your issue, Click the "Accept as Solution" button so others can benefit from the question you asked!
10-17-2016 03:29 PM
So it turns out that I ended up updating my grahpics drivers through the options in the control panel. That actually ended up solving my issue! I don't know how that connects to why it lagged while charging, but I guess I won't complain :).
Thank you so much for the help!
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