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    Will my Asus G2S-B1 play GTA IV?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BDronicus, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. BDronicus

    BDronicus Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah. 'Cuz that'd be super.

    But more than that, will it play it well?

    Any response regarding this most important matter would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
    BDronicus, Dec 8, 2008
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  2. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    can you post your specs please?
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 8, 2008
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  3. BDronicus

    BDronicus Notebook Consultant

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    Sure! Sorry 'bout that. Here they are:

    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4G
    Screen 17" WUXGA
    Memory Size 2GB DDR2
    Hard Disk 200GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Video Memory 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
    Tech Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
    Other Features Intel Turbo Memory 1GB
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    CPU Speed T7700(2.40GHz)
    CPU FSB 800MHz
    CPU L2 Cache 4MB
    Chipset Intel PM965
    Screen Size 17.0"
    Wide Screen Support Yes
    Display Type Wide UXGA
    Resolution 1920 x 1200
    GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Video Memory 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
    Graphic Type Dedicated Card
    HDD 200GB
    HD RPM 7200rpm
    Memory
    Memory Slots 2 x DIMM
    Memory 2GB
    Max Memory Supported 4GB
    Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
    Optical Drive Interface Integrated
    Optical Drive Spec 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer with Light Scribe
    Modem 56K
    LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
    WLAN 802.11a/g/n Wireless LAN
    Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR

    Thanks!
     
    BDronicus, Dec 8, 2008
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  4. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    Np. I think you could probably push it at 800x600, with everything on low. Don't take this to heart though, as high end desktops struggle with it! To be safe, I would wait for the official patch, which will hopefully relief some tension from the processor.
    I'm sorry I can't tell you more, unfortunately the benchmark is in game I think.
    Hope this helps you a bit.
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 8, 2008
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  5. BDronicus

    BDronicus Notebook Consultant

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    It does. Thanks you very much!
     
    BDronicus, Dec 8, 2008
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  6. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    The game will run on your notebook, but expect low resolutions and settings. Its been run on other notebooks with the same GPU at low settings.
     
    Rahul, Dec 8, 2008
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  7. duodesign

    duodesign Notebook Enthusiast

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    Using my G1s
    I could only play the GTA IV at 800*600
    So..
     
    duodesign, Dec 9, 2008
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  8. BDronicus

    BDronicus Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the responses. So, basically, I should sell an organ and upgrade to a far more capable machine.

    Sigh!
     
    BDronicus, Dec 9, 2008
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  9. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    in a nutshell, yup. :D
    I recommend the kidney, you only need one of them!
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 9, 2008
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  10. joeelmex

    joeelmex Notebook Evangelist

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    I offer 50 bucks and please put it on ebay so I can use the Live discount. Thanks


    J/K
     
    joeelmex, Dec 10, 2008
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  11. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    :p :D :D
    I'd laugh pretty hard if there was a kidney on eBay for 50 bucks!
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 10, 2008
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  12. sqlbyte

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    What will happen if you add more RAM, i guess not much ?
     
    sqlbyte, Dec 10, 2008
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  13. 1timedeal

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    No the game's pretty graphics intensive, you need more drawing power so would need a better GPU at the least
     
    1timedeal, Dec 11, 2008
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  14. duodesign

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    and more GRAM.
     
    duodesign, Dec 11, 2008
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    the games proven to be extremely CPU intensive aswell, setimes hogging all 100% of it. So basically, a new laptop if you want to play it medium settings. G50vt on eBay with $200 live.com rebate and maybe an eBay coupon brings it down to around the 1495 mark. Or you could get the X2 from newegg... Not sure on current price as it flucuates an insane amount.
     
    Tenspeed33, Dec 11, 2008
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