Problems with gaming

LuckySoul
LuckySoul Member Posts: 5 New User
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
Hello, guys. 
I've been using Acer Predator Helios 300. When I play games everything is just fine until I detach the laptop from charging. So the problems is without charging I see FPS drops from 60-70 to 20-25. Who knows how to fix it?

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  • LuckySoul
    LuckySoul Member Posts: 5 New User
    My laptops characteristics: 
    Intel Core i7
    NVIDIA GTX 1060
    1tb HDD + 128 SSD
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Unfortunately, this can't ne fixed and it is isn't a defect with the machine, it is just how the laptop is designed to work.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • LuckySoul
    LuckySoul Member Posts: 5 New User
    ven98 said:
    Unfortunately, this can't ne fixed and it is isn't a defect with the machine, it is just how the laptop is designed to work.
    So is it OK to be playing with the battery charger plugged in? 
  • LuckySoul
    LuckySoul Member Posts: 5 New User
    Doesn't it drain its basic battery level?
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Playing while the laptop is plugged in wears the battery the same way as discharging the battery and then charging it again.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • revlimiter86
    revlimiter86 Member Posts: 1 New User
    You can fix this problem by turning the battery boost off in nvidia geforce Experience(Install if don't have it)


    ***** Man i hate this community forum because all of the person instead of solving the problem act like Tech support of no use.
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Disabling battery boost doesn't help at all, the laptop is deisgned to to not utilize all the performce when not plugged in.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    ven98 said:
    Disabling battery boost doesn't help at all, the laptop is deisgned to to not utilize all the performce when not plugged in.

    Thats not entirely true. 

    Battery boost caps fps at 30.

    Disabling will at least allow for a higher fps at a lower graphic setting. 

    You will NOT however have the same performance as when your plugged in due to nvidia powermizer. 
    - Hotel Hero
  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    ven98 said:
    Playing while the laptop is plugged in wears the battery the same way as discharging the battery and then charging it again.

    This is also not entirely true. 

    There are methods available to lower power draw to allow battery to not be used while plugged in. 

    Example: undervolting cpu & undervolting gpu and capping gpu mhz at 1721 for example via MSI at the base 800mV power draw results in no I discharge while plugged in. 
    - Hotel Hero
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Red-Sand said:
    ven98 said:
    Disabling battery boost doesn't help at all, the laptop is deisgned to to not utilize all the performce when not plugged in.

    Thats not entirely true. 

    Battery boost caps fps at 30.

    Disabling will at least allow for a higher fps at a lower graphic setting. 

    You will NOT however have the same performance as when your plugged in due to nvidia powermizer. 
    What I meant is that disabling battery boost won't make the GPU work at 100% performance when the device is not plugged in.

    Red-Sand said:
    ven98 said:
    Playing while the laptop is plugged in wears the battery the same way as discharging the battery and then charging it again.

    This is also not entirely true. 

    There are methods available to lower power draw to allow battery to not be used while plugged in. 

    Example: undervolting cpu & undervolting gpu and capping gpu mhz at 1721 for example via MSI at the base 800mV power draw results in no I discharge while plugged in. 
    I am talking about the battery wear, not the discharging that occurs even when the laptop is plugged in. Battery wear increases with every charge/discharge. Letting the battery discharge fully and then recharge will cause the same amount of wear as when you have the laptop constantly plugged in, as in this case the charge/discharge cycles will be much shorter.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    ven98 said:
    Red-Sand said:
    ven98 said:
    Disabling battery boost doesn't help at all, the laptop is deisgned to to not utilize all the performce when not plugged in.

    Thats not entirely true. 

    Battery boost caps fps at 30.

    Disabling will at least allow for a higher fps at a lower graphic setting. 

    You will NOT however have the same performance as when your plugged in due to nvidia powermizer. 
    What I meant is that disabling battery boost won't make the GPU work at 100% performance when the device is not plugged in.

    Red-Sand said:
    ven98 said:
    Playing while the laptop is plugged in wears the battery the same way as discharging the battery and then charging it again.

    This is also not entirely true. 

    There are methods available to lower power draw to allow battery to not be used while plugged in. 

    Example: undervolting cpu & undervolting gpu and capping gpu mhz at 1721 for example via MSI at the base 800mV power draw results in no I discharge while plugged in. 
    I am talking about the battery wear, not the discharging that occurs even when the laptop is plugged in. Battery wear increases with every charge/discharge. Letting the battery discharge fully and then recharge will cause the same amount of wear as when you have the laptop constantly plugged in, as in this case the charge/discharge cycles will be much shorter.

    Yes. Those things are true. 

    I just saw the OP saying his fps wouldn't reach beyond 30 fps. 

    Geforce experience is actually quite useful for battery usage using the optimize game feature while on battery .
    - Hotel Hero

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