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    Is Inspiron 1545 w/ Radeon 4330 good for the wife?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sprtnbsblplya, Oct 26, 2009.

  1. sprtnbsblplya

    sprtnbsblplya Notebook Deity

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    I'm buying the wife a new laptop for Christmas this year. She uses her computer for internet, MS Office, and the Sims 3 (well she uses my Macbook Pro for Sims currently, but not after Christmas :p ).
    The primary specs concerns I have for the lappie to run Sims 3 are:
    Pentium Dual Core 2.0ghz and Radeon 4330.

    I can get one of these off their outlet for <$500. Will this be enough for Sims 3 at decent settings on WXGA res.?
    Its no MBPro I know, but it looks like it should do the trick.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Oct 26, 2009
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  2. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you go higher?

    The ATI 256 card is OK but many gamers think its not enough for like Sims 3

    Personally I think it will run

    I would not get less then a Celeron Core Duo

    Better cost more:

    The studio is nicer
     
    DRFP, Oct 26, 2009
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