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    ATI HD3450 for Valve games or any kind of gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by .11, Feb 6, 2011.

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    Is that graphics card any good for Valve games, I will prolly be playing TF2, Portal, Portal 2(when its out), and Left for dead 2.


    On a side note can I play Mass Effect 1 or 2 on mid settings with it?

    Thanks.
     
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    Those games tend to rely on CPU more than many other games, and should run fine on the 3450 - that said, don't expect very high settings. I would imagine you'd be looking at low-mid graphics settings.

    Mass Effect 1/2 will most likely not run at medium settings, depending on the resolution. My Radeon 3650 runs ME1/2 at maxed settings at 1440x900 resolution, just to put it in perspective.
     
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    Cpu is a core duo 2.4, and its mobile.

    What about a mobile 5450 with the list games?
     
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    They are still weak, but the CPU might help ya out. VALVe loves CPUs, but also loves GPUs. "L4D2 is very plygon-heavy, and I guess so will be Portal 2, so med-low at 720p.
     
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    Dang not even light gaming? This will be my programming and browsing the web laptop. And maybe 1 hour of TF2, Portal, or L4D2 a day.
     
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    No prob running Half-life 2 series and portal (high @ 1280*800), Mass effect 1 on low to medium (1280*).. The rest i can't remember.
     
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    IMHO, I'm not sure, but it should fit you :)
     
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    Thanks guys! Last one, what about a Nvidia 210M with intel SU7300?
     
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    Thanks, I will stick with the 5450 and the core i5.

    And yeah I read but what does it matter? I've received 5 responses and the topic was already made, and whats done is done.

    Any who thanks all, I appreciate it. :)
     
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