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    Asus K52F Question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by stark21, Dec 26, 2010.

  1. stark21

    stark21 Newbie

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    I just got an Asus K52F for Xmas and specs are I3 370M, 15.6 screen, Intel HD Graphics, 4 Gig Ram and 500 Gig HD 5400 rpm.. question is how well with this laptop do for general use and some gaming one game is Civ 5 or should I see about upgrading to atleast and I5 with a ATI or Nvidia Card in it.. would like to stay below 1000 dollars. thanks for any info.
     
    stark21, Dec 26, 2010
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    1. General use = very capable.

    2. Civ 5 (or any newer generation game) with Intel HD Graphics = lower settings only, at best. Need dedicated gpu to do better.
     
    ClearSkies, Dec 27, 2010
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