The game is just constantly stuttering for me. I just bought this game on Saturday night. Despite the countless measures I've taken to fix this it's still unplayable today. My wife and I share the same Internet connection the only difference is I use an Ethernet Cable while she uses WiFi, yet she remains at a solid 60 FPS or higher at all times. I don't have this issue in any of the other games I play.
List of things I've tried: (multiple times)
Confirming our stable Internet connection via Speedtest.net
Making javaw.exe high priority
Running the game in full screen mode
Running the game in windowed mode
Cleaning up applications and the registry via CCleaner
Uninstalling/Reinstalling the Minecraft application
Updating/Uninstalling/ Reinstalling/Verifying Installation of the Correct Java application
Lowering all game video settings to the lowest
Lowering my computers visual settings to the lowest
Changing my computer settings to "best performance"
Checking updates for drivers and software
Ending all nonessential processes via Task Manager
Disabling all nonessential applications/programs via msconfig
Scanning my computer for viruses, spyware, etc, via Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Avast! Anti-Virus
Defragging
Error Checking
Changing my graphics card settings to "best performance"
Turning off security software
Turning off my external monitor and switching to one monitor
Releasing/ Renewing ip address
I even physically cleaned up my computer inside and out....
I havn't tried or am avoiding:
Allocating RAM - because other games which require more RAM to run don't lag
Downloading Optifine - trying to stick with an unmondified client
Upgrading to Windows 8 - .....
Please help. Is there anything I could potentially be missing? Should I post my computers specs?
Yep, I have a super crappy computer and I know how you feel lol. First thing I would tell you to do, despite that it would modify Minecraft is to in fact install optifine. It is a standard thing to allow Optifine in pretty much all servers. Even if you had a two story super computer, optifine would make it run even smoother. Also don't upgrade to windows 8, that'll make it even worse lol
Also internet has NOTHING to do with your FPS. It's your computer that makes your FPS good or bad. Do you think you could list the specs of your computer?
EDIT: Ah, the DXDiag report is perfect. Nvm the list specs thing
EDIT2: Looks like you have a nice computer that is capable of running Minecraft at <60 fps.. Virus?
That's what I thought! I shouldn't have an issue with this AT ALL! To answer your last question:
"Scanning my computer for viruses, spyware, etc, via Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Avast! Anti-Virus," was one of the things on my list of things I've tried.
Gonna try optifine see what that does if anything... Thank you for replying this is driving me nuts. I hate spending money on something that doesn't work.
The game will stutter, as you only have an integrated graphics card, an Intel HD Graphics 3000. The game will not be as smooth as you think. Just because Minecraft's graphics have a retro styling does not mean that you can run the game on a Commodore 64.
Minecraft will make a computer work just as hard, and in some cases harder than, many other contemporary games. This is more apparent on non-dedicated graphic cards.
Yeah I understand that minecraft still takes a good load to run regardless of the style of graphics. Guess that goes to show not to buy a laptop unless you can customize it. I asked the guy to ensure I got a good graphics card for gaming and he directed me to this one.... I tried updating my drivers they all said they were up to date.However, I see from the link you've posted that there is a 2013 update out. *shrugs* Thank you very much for the feedback. I really appreciate it!
I have both 32bit and 64 bit Java downloaded since they're used interchangeably. Should I uninstall 32bit just to play MC? If that might help I don't mind doing that at all.
I tried updating my drivers they all said they were up to date.
You were trying to update via the Device Manager right or through Windows update? Bear in mind that those are not the most reliable ways to update your drivers. They will lie about being updated as drivers are tagged with "Final Retail". The latest are dated 03/21/2013, while yours are dated 4/4/2011. That's a two year difference, and alot can change within the driver software in 2 years.
Please also bear in mind that laptops are not customisable at all. Most will only allow you to upgrade the RAM, and this is a very fiddly process itself. Remember that salespersons will always stretch the truth to convince you to buy their products.
That's so awesome! You've given me nice insight and wonderful feedback. Thank you so much for your help. After updating from the Intel site you provided the game runs very nicely! How could I repay you? xD My wife bought herself more RAM last year and that was all she needed to keep her piece of poop running like it was brand new, aside from taking care of it because she's a nerd...
It sucks the device manager lies like that. I understand why but, it's not always as easy as googling your driver and searching for an update. I'll have to ask my wife to browse Cnet for a free driver updater software.
I'll have to ask my wife to browse Cnet for a free driver updater software.
That is unadvisable. Software solutions for drivers aren't really things we would recommend, especially since it involves your system. You should only grab the updates from your card's manufacturer sites, or through your computer manufacturer's sites.
Searching for them is pretty easy if you have a more recent card. Generic, and more reliable updates are from, of course, the guys who made the cards themselves.
You should be able to figure out what card you have via the DxDiag log.
In your case, yours is labeled "Intel HD Graphics", which isn't very specific. But Googling your processor model, that is the Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, showed that it is the HD 3000, along with the fact that it is a 2nd generation i7 core. Of course, this only applies to Intel integrated graphics.
List of things I've tried: (multiple times)
- Confirming our stable Internet connection via Speedtest.net
- Making javaw.exe high priority
- Running the game in full screen mode
- Running the game in windowed mode
- Cleaning up applications and the registry via CCleaner
- Uninstalling/Reinstalling the Minecraft application
- Updating/Uninstalling/ Reinstalling/Verifying Installation of the Correct Java application
- Lowering all game video settings to the lowest
- Lowering my computers visual settings to the lowest
- Changing my computer settings to "best performance"
- Checking updates for drivers and software
- Ending all nonessential processes via Task Manager
- Disabling all nonessential applications/programs via msconfig
- Scanning my computer for viruses, spyware, etc, via Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Avast! Anti-Virus
- Defragging
- Error Checking
- Changing my graphics card settings to "best performance"
- Turning off security software
- Turning off my external monitor and switching to one monitor
- Releasing/ Renewing ip address
- I even physically cleaned up my computer inside and out....
I havn't tried or am avoiding:- Allocating RAM - because other games which require more RAM to run don't lag
- Downloading Optifine - trying to stick with an unmondified client
- Upgrading to Windows 8 - .....
Please help. Is there anything I could potentially be missing? Should I post my computers specs?dxdiag report:
http://pastebin.com/CqcMdRHg
Also internet has NOTHING to do with your FPS. It's your computer that makes your FPS good or bad. Do you think you could list the specs of your computer?
EDIT: Ah, the DXDiag report is perfect. Nvm the list specs thing
EDIT2: Looks like you have a nice computer that is capable of running Minecraft at <60 fps.. Virus?
"Scanning my computer for viruses, spyware, etc, via Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Avast! Anti-Virus," was one of the things on my list of things I've tried.
Gonna try optifine see what that does if anything... Thank you for replying this is driving me nuts. I hate spending money on something that doesn't work.
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Retired StaffMinecraft will make a computer work just as hard, and in some cases harder than, many other contemporary games. This is more apparent on non-dedicated graphic cards.
My advice is to use Java 64-bit, instead of 32-bit if you have not already,
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
Your drivers are also dated 2011, might be worth updating them,
https://downloadcent... Drivers
And it does work, it is just that you have a somewhat lower-end graphics card which is your bottle neck. All your other specs are fine.
I have both 32bit and 64 bit Java downloaded since they're used interchangeably. Should I uninstall 32bit just to play MC? If that might help I don't mind doing that at all.
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Retired StaffYou were trying to update via the Device Manager right or through Windows update? Bear in mind that those are not the most reliable ways to update your drivers. They will lie about being updated as drivers are tagged with "Final Retail". The latest are dated 03/21/2013, while yours are dated 4/4/2011. That's a two year difference, and alot can change within the driver software in 2 years.
Please update them from Intel themselves.
https://downloadcent...ndows 7 (64-bit)
Please also bear in mind that laptops are not customisable at all. Most will only allow you to upgrade the RAM, and this is a very fiddly process itself. Remember that salespersons will always stretch the truth to convince you to buy their products.
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Retired StaffThat is unadvisable. Software solutions for drivers aren't really things we would recommend, especially since it involves your system. You should only grab the updates from your card's manufacturer sites, or through your computer manufacturer's sites.
Searching for them is pretty easy if you have a more recent card. Generic, and more reliable updates are from, of course, the guys who made the cards themselves.
Intel - https://downloadcent...om/default.aspx
AMD - http://support.amd.c...ages/index.aspx
nVidia - http://www.nvidia.co...aspx?lang=en-us
You should be able to figure out what card you have via the DxDiag log.
In your case, yours is labeled "Intel HD Graphics", which isn't very specific. But Googling your processor model, that is the Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, showed that it is the HD 3000, along with the fact that it is a 2nd generation i7 core. Of course, this only applies to Intel integrated graphics.