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    SWTOR Video Request (Please!)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    I was wondering if a few of you could upload a video of you playing SWTOR on your M17x in various places, e.g. fleet, pvp, flashpoints and just questing.

    I'm trying to workout which M17x model I should purchase so that I can play it in Max settings (including shadows).

    Much Appreciated

    Thanks a lot!
     
    javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. Vtectrini

    Vtectrini Notebook Enthusiast

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    Swtor is not a very demanding game, I can't imagine any m17x configuration would have issues maxing it.
     
    Vtectrini, Feb 22, 2012
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  3. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Apparently the graphics engine is poor and has terrible optimisation so I just wanted to see what everyone else is getting with real life footage from you guys.
     
    javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012
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  4. Dr. J

    Dr. J Notebook Deity

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    My kids made some videos and uploaded to them on youtube. They have a 460m/2630cpu combo and plays fine. The 6990 in mine rocks. The worst I have seen in SWTOR at the Imperial Fleet with 160+ other players in an open area (many things going on at once) and saw low 20's FPS on my rig listed below.
     
    Dr. J, Feb 22, 2012
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  5. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Oh sweet, could you link me to their youtube vids?
     
    javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012
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  6. Dr. J

    Dr. J Notebook Deity

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    Will do, when I get home later today....
     
    Dr. J, Feb 22, 2012
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  7. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Alright sounds good.

    Anyone else who has vids, please feel free to jump in!
     
    javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012
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  8. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    even my 460m runs it maxxed fine. About any graphics card that is available for the m17x will serve you well. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Feb 22, 2012
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  9. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Fantastic news, thanks.

    Is the 17 inch display sufficient to play the game?

    What kind of monitor would you recommend, which has a very low latency, but beautiful display? (Mainly for PVP, which is why I need low latency)
     
    javilionaire, Feb 22, 2012
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  10. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    get the 1080p screen, i've seen one side by side with mine and it looks a lot better ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Feb 22, 2012
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    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    No problems here buddy, everything is maxxed out and smooth as silk.....
     
    blitz16v, Feb 22, 2012
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  12. Dr. J

    Dr. J Notebook Deity

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    The YouTube name is swtor01 with vids on 85% quality.

    J. You need to just pull the trigger already!

    My 17" is very fine but my 24" with desktop is eye candy treats.
     
    Dr. J, Feb 22, 2012
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  13. javilionaire

    javilionaire Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome, thank you very much guys.

    Haha, I like to think things through very carefully! (as you may have noticed :p)
     
    javilionaire, Feb 23, 2012
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  14. Dr. J

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    Analysis is paralysis my friend, get gaming!
     
    Dr. J, Feb 23, 2012
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