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    Asus Eee PC 1201N: Can I run Civ IV on it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by The Biles, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. The Biles

    The Biles Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm thinking yes, since I can run intensive games like EQ2, but I would like to make sure. Anyone tried it?
     
    The Biles, Jan 21, 2010
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  2. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Im thinking that that Civ IV should run, as long as you tunr off some of the eye candy.
     
    DEagleson, Jan 21, 2010
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  3. Harleyquin07

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    I'm thinking no since the Atom CPU is really weak and you'll be doing at most duel maps 1-on-1 with the AI.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jan 21, 2010
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  4. Mastershroom

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    It's a dual-core Atom (with 4 threads courtesy of Hyper-Threading). Underestimate it not. ;)

    But yeah, I have no idea how it's gonna run. MW2 runs okay on my 1201N, but that's a completely different type of game.
     
    Mastershroom, Jan 21, 2010
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    I'll change my initial statement then, don't try any 18-civ maps or anything over 8 players on the Asus if the game runs.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jan 21, 2010
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  6. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    The game ran fine and my friend's P3 1ghz & Geforce 2 TI so your netbook should be able to do the job.
     
    JCMS, Jan 21, 2010
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