Recent content by Omega83

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    EA App Slow Download Speeds

    Hey, I figured it out, and it was user error: My laptop was connected to Wifi, but to my non 5G network connection. Switching to the 5G connection greatly increased download speeds. Went from about 5-7MB a second to about 75-80MB a second. Was able to download a 100GB+ game in under an hour :)...
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    EA App Slow Download Speeds

    Hi guys. I have the EA App installed, and am currently downloading Mass Effect Legendary Edition, but slowly. Download speed is around 8MB a second. Other Game Launchers such as Steam and Battlenet have higher download speeds on my laptop. Is this a known issue for EA App, and/or is there a fix...
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    Laptop Restart/Crash (Kernel-Power)

    Hi again. I did a clean Windows 11 install of Version 23H2. I felt good since it was kinda like starting over, and also going from Windows 11 Version 22H2 to 23H2 (is that a big increase, Windows wise?). Anyway, I have another question: My laptop has an AMD Ryzen CPU with Radeon Graphics, but...
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    Laptop Restart/Crash (Kernel-Power)

    Power cable is in good shape, and laptop is plugged into a normal power outlet. Laptop still charges fine also, I am running Windows 11, Version 22H2. It has started within past week, but I don't remember Windows being updated. Should I do a Windows 11 Reset, wipe everything and start fresh? I...
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    Laptop Restart/Crash (Kernel-Power)

    Hi guys. I have a gaming laptop, that has restarted on it's own 2 times in the past 7 days. I guess that it was a crash, but today was the first time I saw it happen. There was no error message displayed, but I did go into Windows Event Viewer, and it said that it was a Kernel-Power...
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    Question Eluktronics Control Center Mode Questions

    Hi guys. I have a laptop that uses the "Eluktronics Control Center" for Keyboard lighting, Performance Modes, etc. It has three performance modes/Profiles: Office, Balanced, and "Beast" mode. I primarily use the Balanced mode, which Program says regulates cpu/gpu power. I hardly touched Beast...
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    Jade Empire (Windows 11)?

    Thank you for the info! I prefer to play game on PC though, but am wondering if the GOG version does work/run on Windows 11? It is about $15 on US GOG, havent purchased it yet but do have it wishlisted. Am wondering why EA App version doesn't work for me, but GOG might? Help greatly appreciated :)
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    Jade Empire (Windows 11)?

    Hey. Does Jade Empire work with Windows 11 GOG version? I have game wishlisted in my GOG Program, havent purchased yet.
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    Jade Empire (Windows 11)?

    Hi guys. I have Windows 11 and installed Jade Empire Special Edition through the EA Desktop App. Anyway, has anyone been able to get that game to run on Windows 11? When I try to launch game, whether through EA App, or even through game EXE or shortcut, nothing happens. Any help appreciated :)
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    Question Firmament Requirement Concerns

    Do you guys think I will be able to run game fine with my specs? Also, do you guys recommend that I upgrade System RAM from 16GB to 64GB? I can go up to 64GB for RAM (2x 32GB Modules). Again, here are my current laptop specs: - Windows 11 64-bit OS - AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX , 8 Cores, 16 Threads @...
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    Question Firmament Requirement Concerns

    Here are my Laptop Specs: - Windows 11 64-bit OS - AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX , 8 Cores, 16 Threads @ 3.3-4.6GHz - 16GB System RAM - Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 @ 16GB VRAM - DirectX Version 12_1 - 2 4TB SSDs Not sure what my Sound Card is. Further thoughts and help appreciated :)
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    Question Firmament Requirement Concerns

    Hi guys. I am looking to get Firmament when it releases next month, but am concerned about the game's requirements. Here are my laptop's specs: - Windows 11 64-bit - AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX , 8 Cores, 16 Threads @ 3.3-4.6GHz - 16GB System RAM - Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 @ 16GB VRAM What do you guys...
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    Question Origin High CPU Usage/ HDD Light Flickering

    I am still having the issue with high CPU usage with Origin and had to close the Program when it got to 100% tonight. I am concerned because it is a game client, and with a game running, CPU could spike again. Any help greatly appreciated :)
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    Question Origin High CPU Usage/ HDD Light Flickering

    Hi guys. I recently Reformatted my computer and re-installed Windows 10 64-bit OS. I am currently on W10 version 1909, and I have lately noticed that when Origin is running, there is really high CPU usage. I have seen it upwards of 80%. when no game or anything is running. Has anyone else...
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    Question MSI GT75 Expanding Storage Questions

    Hi guys. I got my Stimulus money today in my Bank Account, and placed order for the 2 2TB Samsung Evo Plus 970 SSD's. They should both arrive this Wednesday. Before I proceed with switching out and swapping around my SSD's, I have a few questions about the System Reformat process: - How should...