Dragon Age Inquisition low fps GTX 860M

[SupaClose]

I think im getting lower fps in Dragon Age Inquisition then i really should be. Friend of mine has about the same specs as me and is playing high/ultra, while im stuck on medium. I play most games on high/ultra. why am i getting 30 fps (if that). confused. Assistance or/and advice greatly appreciated.

specs-
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4710HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16GF (SOCKET 0)
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (MSI)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (MSI)
Storage

 

[Vynavill]

Are you absolutely sure you're using the discrete GPU and not the integrated one?

Does your friend have a laptop as well?

 

[SupaClose]

Are you absolutely sure you're using the discrete GPU and not the integrated one?

Does your friend have a laptop as well?

Yes he has a laptop as well. Am i correct in thinking something is wrong here?

 

[Vynavill]

I own the game on console and honestly don't know how it fares on PC, but I haven't seen nor read too much fuss about the port. IMO, with a 860M you shouldn't max things out, but you should be more than capable of high details.

When you talk about a laptop, however, the most common issue is Optimus/Enduro taking the lead and running the game on the integrated Intel HD GPU rather than the discrete Nvidia/AMD.

Since you only answered one of the two questions, I'll ask again. Are you absolutely sure you're using the discrete GPU and not the integrated one?

 

[bystander]

I think im getting lower fps in Dragon Age Inquisition then i really should be. Friend of mine has about the same specs as me and is playing high/ultra, while im stuck on medium. I play most games on high/ultra. why am i getting 30 fps (if that). confused. Assistance or/and advice greatly appreciated.

specs-
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4710HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16GF (SOCKET 0)
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (MSI)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (MSI)
Storage

I doubt very much you could play on high with that laptop. I play on high with 680 sli. Your system couldn't compete with mine, unless you figure on playing at a lower resolution or sub 30 FPS.

edit: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Dragon-Age-Inquisition-Benchmarked.131101.0.html
1080p high settings on a 860m nets an ave. of 27 FPS.

 

[SupaClose]

I own the game on console and honestly don't know how it fares on PC, but I haven't seen nor read too much fuss about the port. IMO, with a 860M you shouldn't max things out, but you should be more than capable of high details.

When you talk about a laptop, however, the most common issue is Optimus/Enduro taking the lead and running the game on the integrated Intel HD GPU rather than the discrete Nvidia/AMD.

Since you only answered one of the two questions, I'll ask again. Are you absolutely sure you're using the discrete GPU and not the integrated one?

Sorry. Well ive set it to use the dedicated in nvidia control panel.

 

[SupaClose]

I think im getting lower fps in Dragon Age Inquisition then i really should be. Friend of mine has about the same specs as me and is playing high/ultra, while im stuck on medium. I play most games on high/ultra. why am i getting 30 fps (if that). confused. Assistance or/and advice greatly appreciated.

specs-
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4710HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16GF (SOCKET 0)
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (MSI)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (MSI)
Storage

I doubt very much you could play on high with that laptop. I play on high with 680 sli. Your system couldn't compete with mine, unless you figure on playing at a lower resolution or sub 30 FPS.

edit: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Dragon-Age-Inquisition-Benchmarked.131101.0.html
1080p high settings on a 860m nets an ave. of 27 FPS.

Damn, well i guess thats where im at. This game is way more intensive then it should be.

 

[Trun187]

Make sure that the laptop is running only off of the NVIDIA card. Optimus doesnt work for shit