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    Gaming ability for S96S?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by johnny89, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. johnny89

    johnny89 Notebook Evangelist

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    Heres the laptop I plan to buy

    Processor: C2D T7300 2.0GHz Processor w/4MB L2 On-die cache-800MHz FSB
    OS: Microsoft Windows XP x64 (with OEM CD) - currently just trying out Vista, however its on a 30-day Trial
    Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 3Gb/s WDC at 5,400 RPM
    Screen: 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280 x 800)
    Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS w/256MB (Up to 1GB w/Turbocache)
    RAM: 4,096MB (2 SODIMMS) DDR2/667 Dual Channel Memory
    Optical Drive: Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive
    Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (6-Cell)
    Wireless: Built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11a/g/n
    Weight: 6.8lbs
    Dimensions:14.25" x 10.5" x 1.1~1.5"
    Ports/Slots: 4 USB 2.0 Ports; IEEE-1394 Firewire Port (VIA - 4 pin); VGA port: 15 pin DDC2b compliant; Mic - in and Headphone - out with S/PDIF ports; S-Video TV output; Kensington lock support; Built-in memory card reader: xD, Secure Digital (SD/MMC) & MS/MS Pro
    Webcam: Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Camera


    Just wondering how well this would play cod4. l4d, tf2, and cod waw? Thanks
     
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  2. Insomniac89

    Insomniac89 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey buddy, it can play both COD easily, and Team Fortress 2, however im not sure about L4D, ive yet to try it
     
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    Cool thanks. What settings is cod at and what fps do you get?
     
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    Anyone else have any experience with an 8600m gs?
     
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    it scores about 2100 points on 3dmark. that is very low. if you used that on crysis you would have to tune down the setting to bare minumum to stay above 30fps
     
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