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    Age of Empires II on Integrated Graphics?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by spud8, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. spud8

    spud8 Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking to buy a new notebook.... the only game I play is Age of Empires Two, which is a decently old game...

    Would I be able to play it with max settings (200 population size, high graphics detail, for those familiar with the game) on a notebook with an integrated graphics card? Or would I need dedicated memory to play it? If so, what is the minimum I should be looking for?
     
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  2. RoyalScion

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    Probably, AOEII is a pretty Archaic game at this point, so it should be fine to run it with integrated graphics... I think.
     
    RoyalScion, Nov 28, 2007
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    It depens on integrated graphics...i think a x3100 should handle easily the game but also older cards...
     
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  5. spud8

    spud8 Notebook Consultant

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    I can't yet, don't have the notebook... has anyone ever tried it?
     
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    since a lot of people already play WoW and War 3 on dedicated graphics i don't see why you wouldn't be able to play AoE2. i play Diablo II on GMA945 with tons of units and spell effects on screen without any slow down if that helps.. :]
     
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    Being that AoE 2 is sprite-based and therefore majority software rendered, and would run fine on the Pentium 2, I would say you'll be fine lol.
     
    lowlymarine, Nov 28, 2007
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  8. Apollo13

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    I've run it a lot on a Pentium II at maximum size/population with a 1998 dedicated graphics card with 8 MB of VRAM. I would hope that the integrated cards have caught up at least that far in performance by now.

    You should be fine with any graphics card made today, integrated or otherwise.
     
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    Yes i played AOEII on a 82810E (Intel chipset made in 2000) Intergrated Graphics the only thing is don't bump res pass 1152x864...
    Hope this helps :)
     
    nonya24, Nov 28, 2007
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