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Laptop Slows Down While Playing Games

Mar 25, 2017 6:21AM PDT

Hello Everyone so my laptop just slow down this evening when i'm playing video games on my Asus Laptop. I Checked CPU-Z and the Multiplier And Core Speed (From The Clocks Section) is really low when playing games. I don't get this problem when just surfing or playing music just playing games like GTA 5, Saints Row 4 etc... I Tried Uninstalling and re-installing "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery" in Device Manager (From This Reddit Post) but this dosen't work anymore someone help. I don't want to downgrade windows.
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Sounds Like You're Playing Under Battery Power?
Mar 25, 2017 8:55AM PDT

Is the computer plugged in? Playing games under battery power will frequently cause to "power save mode" and maybe that's what you're seeing..

If your computer is plugged in, but not charging, that also could explain part of the problem. It appears like you may have forgotten a step in battery software renewal procedure. Try ALL of the steps in the instructions below and see if it helps.

Uninstalling and reinstalling power management software

In order to correct problems with the battery's power management software, follow the steps below.
1. Access the “Device Manager” .
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes .
Alternately, select Action > Scan for hardware changes .
Windows will scan your computer for hardware that doesn't have drivers installed, and will install the drivers needed to manage your battery's power. Restarting Windows will have the same effect of letting Windows re-recognize the hardware and installing the correct drivers.

If that doesn’t fix it, then shut down the computer, unplug all power cords, remove the battery, then depress the power button for 30 seconds. Replace the battery making sure all connections are solid, then plug in the power cord. Hopefully things are good.

And if this is repeatedly happening, where it's not charging correctly, then I'd certainly check to make sure you've got all the right motherboard/chipset drivers and BIOS updates for your machine.

Hope this helps.

Grif

Post was last edited on March 25, 2017 8:57 AM PDT

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I do have my laptop plugged in...
Mar 25, 2017 4:07PM PDT

I do have my laptop plugged in. I still don't know why this is happened to me. My laptop's battery is built-in and I can't remove it. I will try to do the steps you've given to me later it's still morning here in the Philippines

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Tried
Mar 25, 2017 7:10PM PDT

Okay I did what you said and restarted my laptop hope it works

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IT WORKS!!
Mar 25, 2017 7:46PM PDT

THANK YOU SO MUCH GRIF, I CAN PLAY GTA 5 IN 30 FPS (That's Good For Me, I'm Not In The PC Master Race) IT'S PERFECT!!! (please reply if you get this message Grin) (I guess it slows down when playing Saints Row 4...)

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At Least That's Progress
Mar 25, 2017 8:00PM PDT

Still, I'm guessing the same problem could happen again if some of those problem areas aren't corrected somehow. By your images, it looks like you're using Windows 8 or 10 but it would help if you could clarify. It's important to note that your Kaby-Lake processor won't continue to be supported under Windows 7 or 8.1, IF that's what you're running.Or at least, so says Microsoft. Either way, it's important to check on those driver and BIOS updates and make sure you have the most current for your operating system.

And one more thing which might help the overall health of the computer... if you are using Win10...

It seems as though the Windows 10 "upgrade" process may not install all the files correctly, or maybe they're damaged, or maybe something else, but running Chkdsk has fixed quite a few of these minor glitches. Try running Chkdsk in "repair" mode to find any damaged files and correct them. Start by opening a command prompt as an admin. RIGHT click on the Start button, choose "Command Prompt (Admin). Once there, type chkdsk /f /r /x, leaving the appropriate spaces between the letters as shown, then press the Enter key. You should see a note that it can't be run till a restart is done, type "Y" for yes, then press the Enter key again. Close the command prompt and restart the computer. Chkdsk will run upon restart and will take quite a while to finish.. Don't panic when the progress bar stays at 10% for a long time. It's fairly normal and the Chkdsk process may take a couple of hours.

When it's finished, it will boot to your normal startup/lock screen and you can login normally and then see if things are working correctly again.

Hope this helps.

Grif

Post was last edited on March 25, 2017 8:04 PM PDT

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Okay
Mar 25, 2017 9:08PM PDT

Thanks for the tips I am running Windows 10 i'll try those tips later

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You've been a real Bro man :D
Mar 25, 2017 9:19PM PDT

Thanks for all the help that you have given me Grin