To all MSI gx660 and gx640 or gx740 users / starcraft 2 performance

Hi.
I got my gx660 a month ago, first game i installed was starcraft 2. I was pretty shocked with the performance, the gx660 can't handle the game at all. I'm forced to play on low and the frames drop in 1v1 maxed out army battles below 20. I have no idea if it's just me or if this notebook just can't handle this game.
I'd be thankfull for some feedback from other users and for some ideas how to solve this problem.

Quote from: deathroll on 05-July-11, 08:15:51
I tried reinstalling multiple times, I even formatted and reinstalled windows.
Making a video out of the issue won't really help, I was hoping i could get some feedback from people playing sc2 on gx660, gx640 or gx740.
Maybe, the gx660 i5-480m version is just unable to handle a game such as starcraft 2, which leads me to think that calling it the gaming version isn't the fairest thing to do.
Do you use any AV software?
Have you tried to clear current VGA drivers in "Safe Mode" with >>Driver Sweeper<<
then to install VGA drivers from MSI web for your notebook: http://www.msi.com/product/nb/GX660.html#/?div=Driver&os=All
and to retest?
Also have you tried it without Turbo? If yes does the issue persist
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Making a video out of the issue won't really help
It would help to see what's your exact issue.
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Maybe, the gx660 i5-480m version is just unable to handle a game such as starcraft 2, which leads me to think that calling it the gaming version isn't the fairest thing to do.
It's run just fine as you can see:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=148135.msg1113973#msg1113973

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