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    Any one try Portal 2 with a XPS 15 502x?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by godbout.t, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. godbout.t

    godbout.t Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    Wondering if any one has tried running portal 2 on their new XPS 15 with the GT540m card? and what level of quality works best.


    just trying to decide if i should get it on PC or PS3
     
    godbout.t, Apr 27, 2011
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  2. CrAzYsIm

    CrAzYsIm Notebook Evangelist

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    just a FYI, if you buy it for PS3, you get a PC copy as well.
     
    CrAzYsIm, Apr 27, 2011
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  3. Ton-80

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    I haven't bought Portal 2 yet, but I'm playing Fallout New Vegas in maximum resolution (1920x1080) at high/medium settings and getting 30-45 FPS. I bet FNV is more demanding than Portal 2.

    Thank you for the tip! :) Rep +1
     
    Ton-80, Apr 27, 2011
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  4. DakkonA

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    I have, and it runs great on max settings, though admittedly I'm overclocked. Still, it's on the Source engine which is pretty scalable and low-demand.
     
    DakkonA, Apr 27, 2011
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    I beat portal (1st one) on this laptop 4 days ago ran smoothly like butter on warm bread full settings everything!
     
    mystycs, Apr 27, 2011
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    On my Core i7 XPS 14 with a 425m I can turn everything up and add a dash of FSAA and still get about 60fps
     
    NoAirBanding, Apr 27, 2011
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    Taking advantage of this thread... has someone tried Flight Simulator X on this laptop?
     
    rogsh, Apr 27, 2011
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    I bought Flight Simulator X years ago and I've never owned a computer that could run it. If my XPS 17 can when it arrives, that'd be great :D

    Regarding Portal 2, it ran incredibly smoothly on my friend's XPS 15 when he was round here the other week. Max settings.
     
    ewensimpson, Apr 27, 2011
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  9. godbout.t

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    Awsome! ill get it for ps3!

    And ill play on my pc as welll!

    anyone know how to run it on the pc from the ps3 disc?
     
    godbout.t, Apr 27, 2011
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  10. somato

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    Just a heads up that with the PS3 version you have to link your PSN account with your Steam account to activate the free PC version. With PSN currently down for awhile it may be a few days (at least) until you can activate the PC version.
     
    somato, Apr 27, 2011
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    Thanks for the heads up! ill take care of some car expenses fist then grab the game!
     
    godbout.t, Apr 27, 2011
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  12. Above9000

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    Thats what i planned on doing over the weekend when i purchased portal 2 but i found out that the PSN was out of service. gotta wait at least another week.
     
    Above9000, Apr 27, 2011
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    Does the PS3 version come with the actual disc or do you have to download the PC version from Steam and just have it activate when you link accounts?
     
    thunderbt3, Apr 27, 2011
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  14. NoAirBanding

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    The PS3 version just comes with a Steam code that will only work in Steam once you link your Steam and PSN account. You download it like any other game you buy off Steam.
     
    NoAirBanding, Apr 28, 2011
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    I had my 540m slightly overclocked (870 - 1010) and had every setting on max with an average of 40FPS. Full HD of course.
    Now my PS3 version has finally arrived I can actually get into it! I had steamcloud issues before
     
    stonetrap, Apr 28, 2011
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    For some reason my single core pc runs it better than my quad core pc I think I read it can only utilize one cpu ?
     
    turbocrow, Apr 29, 2011
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    If you check the main owners thread, someones just posted a video of portal 2 gameplay.
     
    electricworry, Apr 30, 2011
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    :O Really? But at least it runs nicely on this machine?
     
    rogsh, Apr 30, 2011
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    Not exactly but close. I had bought a Refurb SXPS 1645 from the Outlet. Exactly 21 days after delivery I asked Dell to accept it back and they did. That same day I ordered the XPS 15. The SXPS had a better chassis but the XPS 15 is the better laptop all around.
     
    lamer01, Apr 30, 2011
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