Guild Wars 2

Location: Poland
Time: Usually evenings ~19-22 GMT +1
Game World: Gandara
Description: Sometimes (like at the moment) I have a problem even with logging in, connection lost during loading screen or massive lags in game like teleporting folks or waiting 10s for using ability.

Tracing route:

Tracing route to 206-127-159-116.ncsoft.com [206.127.159.116]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms unknown [192.168.1.1]
2 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.168.100.1
3 8 ms 5 ms 4 ms 192.168.70.1
4 6 ms 7 ms 11 ms 194.140.250.1
5 6 ms 4 ms 10 ms r1s-do-r0.pljtelecom.pl [194.140.250.17]
6 8 ms 4 ms 5 ms 1.12.static.dcenter.pl [213.5.12.1]
7 15 ms 68 ms 17 ms to_r3.dcenter.pl [213.5.12.246]
8 167 ms 153 ms 85 ms ae0-113.waw20.ip4.gtt.net [77.67.74.229]
9 121 ms 91 ms 31 ms xe-1-0-1.fra23.ip4.gtt.net [89.149.186.38]
10 24 ms 26 ms 32 ms 89.149.164.42
11 23 ms 128 ms 28 ms 206-127-157-86.ncsoft.com [206.127.157.86]
12 77 ms 28 ms 34 ms 206-127-157-102.ncsoft.com [206.127.157.102]
13 32 ms 22 ms 22 ms 206-127-159-116.ncsoft.com [206.127.159.116]

As I can see, this laptop has got integrated GPU and it is not “strong” enough to handle GW2.

Try to find something with i3/i5 (depends on generation) and dedicated GPU at least GT540M.

Remember to read some tests on the Internet about the laptop You’re gonna choose, most of them have overheating problem

I’ve been playing on i3-3120M and GT 645M and it was kinda ok on medium settings and with laptop’s resolution (1376×768).

Yes, Crucial Ballistix 1600 Mhz.

Okie thanks for help guys

MrFayth.3546:

If you’ve disabled PowerPlay and set up 2d/3d profiles correctly,you should get any dips in core clock,any time ingame.

If I’ll do that, is it necessary to do something with Power Limit? Should be set at +20?

Hey, you mean brand new computer parts from store? If you’re buying new, take 4th Generation of i5 – 4460 for example.

You can save money buying CPU tested from second hand, two weeks ago i bought i5-2400 with additional cooling for ~120$.

New log from GPU-Z:

http://wklej.to/KWTZB

As you can see, Core Clock drops to ~900 I guess it’s fine but in some moments “Load” drops to 0% and I guess it’s not proper. Should I change Power limit to more than +4?

Btw. I’ve created FAN Profile and OC’ed clocks to reference values. (1100,1625)

MrFayth.3546:

Since you have MSI AB already and even a +20 powerlimit didnt stop the Core Clock Reduction for me,you could disable AMDs factory powersaving/thermal reduction software(PowerTune) which is what automatically controls your Core Clock.

It,in my experience,does a bad job of it. I’d get core clock reductions at the worst possible times(under stress) even with <70c temps.
If your temps are below 80c there’s no reason to not run your full clocks while gaming,right? The dynamic clocks just introduce stuttering.

To start,you’ll want to set custom clock profiles.

Use the sliders to set your Core and Memory MHZ to the default 3D speed (1100core/1625mem for reference 260x’s) and click apply then save to Profile 1.

Next drop the core and mem sliders all the way down,click apply and save to profile 2.

Now open the MSI AB Settings tab and navigate to “Profiles” and save the corresponding 2/3d clocks to the 2d/3d profiles Like this .

Then go to the “General” Tab in the same window and disable PowerTune(called PowerPlay in AB),like so

Now,after a restart,MSI AB should be in control of your clocks and you’ll have a stable,100% speed while gaming at the cost of higher idle(2d) clock rates(150/300 compared to 525/750 with my 260),which doesnt make a huge difference at all.

Also,my Sapphire 260x’s default Fan Profile kicked up way too late,it would wait until +75c before going over 50% fan speed,which is enough speed to keep it from getting hotter but i felt it was too hot still so i made a much more aggressive fan curve . Now the fans spin up much faster and i dont see Gw2 temps get over 70c with the same fan speed .

Edit: And my 260x is OC’ed to 1155/1662mhz Core/Mem.

Thanks man I’ll try it if +4 Power limit won’t help.

sirsquishy.8531:

Privileged.7328:

Thanks man, I just tried it on Frozen Maw and short walk through LA and I guess it’s better.

I’m gonna make a log file tomorrow and we will see is there any difference “in numbers”.

The card is new one, I just bought it so I guess Thermal Paste is fine. I’m gonna check the maximum safe temperature for my card and I will control it.

Do I have to use MSI Afterburner all the time now to save this setting? You use manual or automatic Fan Speed?

Thanks again :P

Those cards like to be between 65c and 70c if you can tolerate the loud fan sound. I suggest using MSI Afterburner to control the fan speed via detect Temp Ramps (settings > Fan Control), then let MSI Afterburner control it via the auto switch.

I don’t know what the exact GPU model you got (there are many 260x’s) But you SHOULD be able to keep the Fan at 55%-65% and maintain 63-65C. Then let the fan ramp down as the temps drop (25% is the lowest IIRC)

My card is Gigabyte R7 260X OC ver. with 1 GB of memory.

I found an option to raise a Power Limit in Catalyst Control Center in AMD OverDrive, but I’m gonna use Afterburner to control FAN Speed just like You said. Tomorrow I’m gonna generate GPU-Z Log during the game and we will see.

Thanks man, I just tried it on Frozen Maw and short walk through LA and I guess it’s better.

I’m gonna make a log file tomorrow and we will see is there any difference “in numbers”.

The card is new one, I just bought it so I guess Thermal Paste is fine. I’m gonna check the maximum safe temperature for my card and I will control it.

Do I have to use MSI Afterburner all the time now to save this setting? You use manual or automatic Fan Speed?

Thanks again :P

Ok I already set +4 Power in MSI Afterburner, now I’m gonna test it.

Did it help in your case sirsquishy?

Would You recommend to turn off Turbo boost?

Btw. How is that possible that my GPU uses self-protection if the temperature is not really high? It is about 60C…

Should I turn off auto FAN Speed and set manual value?

Gigabyte R7 260X OC has got standard clocks, they are equal to non-OC editions of 260X… Anyway temperature is fine, so I don’t think it is a reason of my problems.

What is the theory that GW2 doesn’t like overclocking?

It was same before OC, anyway i only increased Turbo Boost Values, without it there’s no difference between Frequencies.

Ok, so…

I had a short walk through Lion’s Arch and Core Temp says that uses all of my 4 Cores without Turbo Boost (I guess it is not needed atm),

Frequency is ~3000-3100Mhz,
Load of Cores 50-90%
Maximum Temperature per Core is ~45C

I can upload log file is You would like to see it.

GPU next:

Log file: http://wklej.to/jP2Uo

It works on 100% load almost all the time with drops to… 0%?

My driver version is 14.4 (ver2 is beta or something?)

And my HDD is new, its age is about 2 weeks:

SMART: http://pl.tinypic.com/r/wse83/8

Is it normal that GPU is loaded almost at maximum values while CPU is not? I OC’ed my Sandy Bridge i5 by changing the Turbo Boost Multiplier so it can use 4×3.6 Frequency if needed. The temperature is ~60C then.

Hello.

I’ve got an issue with FPS drops in Lion Arch or zergs like on Frozen Maw for example. My PC is pretty good, I’ve got i5-2400, 8GB of RAM and R7 260X OC.

I tried on few different combinations of settings and there is accually no difference. I’m running through the city with ~70-80 FPS and suddenly I’ve got FPS drop especially during camera rotation.

I’ve tested my CPU with OCCT and temperatures are fine – around 60C per Core.

I’ve tested my GPU and.. there is 100% loads almost all the time…

Here’s a log from Gigabyte OC GURU II:

http://wklej.to/CLdnK

I’m not sure, but the GPU’s Core Speed is dropping down right in the moment of FPS drop. I’m asking for some advices, thanks.

Yea I know that, people often have some malware in their system and didn’t even know that. I’m gonna download the latest drivers. Thanks

And this is the answer what I needed, thanks mate.

Awww… I’m fully satisfied on 1376×768 resolution and medium/high setting (Shadows off). Did You tested fps on these settings?

I’m buying this laptop from “second hand” and It is good opportunity, because It’s pretty cheap (<300 Euro)

Thanks, but this question is directly to users of that hardware man. I already saw all these tests.

I’m askin about 540m.

Is anyone playing GW2 on on specification like this?

Hello.

Anyone using this laptop or similar? How is GW2 working on this spec. right now?

The specification is i5-2430m, GT540M and 4GB RAM.

I’m from Poland and I’m sure that everything is fine with my internet conenction. A problem appeared 3 days ago, before that everything was ok.

It’s not a DSL through phone line, My ISP is also my Cable TV provider – 6Mbps download and 1 Mbps Upload. I think that if my Internet connection would be a reason of an issue, i’d get DC to character select screen, but game crashes only on 2 characters and my “offline” ranger is playable solo – I made full exploration of two maps being “offline”.

Server Blacktide. Location doesn’t matter, it happens everywhere in the world for last three days. Whole thing started when I was switching characters and game crashed during map loading, I was trying to load it again but I received message about connection lost. I tried several times and I thought my character is somehow bugged, so I decided to try another character, which didn’t work either, only my ranger was able to log in. But then I received another “connection lost” message when playing but still been able to play without disconnect.
Friend list issue is the same, I can see their account name online, but no character names and I can’t invite, join party or enter dungeon opened by other person.

My internet connection is DSL, i don’t use wireless connection, my pc is connected directly to modem via Ethernet Cable.

Hello.

I’ve got an issue with my game client.

Sometimes, I’ve got a problem when I’m playing. When I am on my ranger – I get a “connection lost” info, but after clicking “ok” I can still play – my status is changing from online to offline and again and again, I’m still getting connection lost infos, I can still play, but only on ranger – I get a crash during a map loading when I’m trying to change a character. I can’t see or write on any chats, cant see my party or friends on list. Client restart doesn’t help, pc restart neither. Internet connection is ok.

I need some help here!

Hello.

WvW Supply Hint is the last one, which I need to complete an achievement. I’ve got a problem to get it – tried to do with supplies everything on various characters and still nothing.

Anyone have some advice? I’d be grateful.

I stuck at 82/83. The “Supply” WvW hint is missing. Don’t know what to do, tried to do some WvW with new characters, I tried to do everything possible with supplies but still nothing. Did anyone have problem with same hint? I’d love to get some clues.