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    Studio 15 gaming

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by congoc, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey i was wondering im planning on downloading some games like Counterstrike source and a few other 3rd party games for my studio 15. I was wondering if my laptop will be good enough to play these kind of games and if so what would the fps be on it

    Studio 15 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)System Color Option Graphite Grey with Black U-Trim
    Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    LCD Panel Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900)
    Video Card 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
    Hard Drive 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
     
    congoc, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. lotta221211

    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    According to someone with a 5850 and 3gb of ram, CS:S is playable on max settings with 75fps. So you and I will be more than fine :)

    You will be probably able to play most games that are not over-the-top graphics.
     
    lotta221211, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    5850?

    inspiron?
     
    congoc, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. lotta221211

    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    No the Intel Core 2 Duo 5850 which is a downgrade of the 8100.
     
    lotta221211, Aug 22, 2008
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  5. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    OH processor
    well perfect im really hoping i get some good FPS im looking foward to my laptop it got shipped out yesterday but i live in canada so i think it might take a while
     
    congoc, Aug 22, 2008
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  6. rezendevous

    rezendevous Notebook Evangelist

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    no delays for me *fingers crossed* (a fellow canadian) but I ordered on the 12th and am schedule to receive on the first

    so...go figure...not exactly a short time
     
    rezendevous, Aug 22, 2008
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  7. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    i ordered on the 8th and its already on transit
     
    congoc, Aug 22, 2008
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  8. rezendevous

    rezendevous Notebook Evangelist

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    theres hope for me yet!!
    if you don't mind me asking/the effort involved in answering....what were the specs on yours?
     
    rezendevous, Aug 23, 2008
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  9. red wine

    red wine Notebook Geek

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    according to systemrequirementslab.com, studio 15 could run even crysis at recommended settings o_O
     
    red wine, Aug 23, 2008
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  10. congoc

    congoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    my specs were

    Studio 15
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache), Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 $1,438.00 1 $1,438.00
    Studio 15 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
    [223-7866]

    System Color Option Graphite Grey with Black U-Trim
    [320-6464]

    Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    [311-8612]

    Built-in Keyboard Options Back-lit Keyboard
    [330-0498]

    LCD Panel Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900)
    [320-6869]

    Video Card 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
    [320-6516]

    Video Memory Windows Vista™ Premium
    [310-8628]

    Hard Drive 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    [341-6692]

    Operating System Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
    [330-0495]
    [420-5769]
    [420-6436]
    [420-7622]
    [420-8223]
    [420-8566]
    [420-9100]
    [463-2282]

    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
    [420-7468]

    Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    [313-6229]
    [330-0496]
    [420-8183]

    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
    [313-4783]

    Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card
    [430-2930]

    Camera Module Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    [320-6653]

    Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) Microsoft Works
    [420-8051]

    Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 24-months
    [410-1162]

    Battery Options 6 Cell Battery
    [312-0694]

    Service 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
    [901-0397]
    [901-0540]
    [920-5080]
    [950-9057]

    Direct Line DataSafe Online Backup 3GB
    [987-4817]
    [988-0099]

    Installation DECLINE INSTALL
    [900-9987]

    Processor Branding Intel® Centrino® Processor
    [330-1062]

    Fingerprint Reader Biometric Fingerprint Reader
    [313-6224]
    [420-8312]

    ISP Please contact me with more details
    [465-8687]

    Media Center Enhancements Dell Travel Remote Control, IR
     
    congoc, Aug 23, 2008
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  11. MatsudaMan

    MatsudaMan Notebook Consultant

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    That's just plain silly talk.
     
    MatsudaMan, Aug 23, 2008
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  12. domeden

    domeden Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any idea if the 3450 could run Halo 2?
     
    domeden, Aug 23, 2008
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  13. rezendevous

    rezendevous Notebook Evangelist

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    definitely at medium settings
     
    rezendevous, Aug 23, 2008
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  14. RacistZebra

    RacistZebra Newbie

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    and what frame rate would that give you? im also looking at the studio 15 im looking to play old games mostly like halo, half life 2 and counter strike and gmod,but halo 2 is the most demanding so i wonder what setings would get it running smoothly, say no lower than 40 fps. thanks in advance.
     
    RacistZebra, Sep 2, 2008
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  15. somms

    somms Notebook Evangelist

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    Since I was able to play Warhammer Online weekend before last (Preview weekend) on my Studio17, something tells me that the Studio15 will be able to handle CS just fine.
     
    somms, Sep 2, 2008
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  16. happymud

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    yeah it can play most games that are already out (mid to low settings for newer games) with my specs anyway. if you have any questions about what your studio 15 can handle just go to.

    www.canyourunit.com

    and select which game you want to play on your studio 15.
    make sure your using your studio 15 on this site because it analyzes your computer.
     
    happymud, Sep 2, 2008
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  17. purplegreendave

    purplegreendave Has a notebook.

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    Specs in sig - weaker proc: Will it make that much of a difference in games?
     
    purplegreendave, Sep 3, 2008
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