**Can My Notebook Run It?** - Ask about your notebooks here

All right, thanks for the help. Actually this is pretty reassuring!

 

Hello!
I have pretty old Fujitsu Siemens Amilo D8830 but it works perfect. Now Im asking that can it run Battlefield Vietnam? Specs are: Intel Pentium 4 2.66GhZ, Ati Mobility Radeon 9000(64mb video RAM), 512RAM, 60GB, Windows XP SP3/ Linux Ubuntu 9.10.

Thanks.
-Prolehma

 

Hi,

This is probably a long shot but would i be able to run Mass Effect 2 on this?
Vaio Z590
VC: 9300M GS 256M Ram
Processor: Core 2 duo 8400 @ 2.26ghz
Ram: 4gigs
Resolution: 1600 X 900

I don't mind lowest settings as long as frame rates are decent.
The min requirements state that my card is below minimum requirements, but some people claim they run Mass Effect 1 on similar setups.

thanks!

UPDATE:
So i took a leap of faith and bought ME2. Only about 2 hours in.
Frame rates get pretty bad at 1280x768, which is the minimum setting for wide full screen mode.
So far it's still playable, though barely, and looks great even with all graphics settings set to off.
Quickly changing to 800x600 helps a lot, which is what i do in areas where frame rates get really bad.

 

Ah, another UL series owner.

I'm buying that laptop, and have very similar concerns. I've been scouring the Internet looking for detailed benchmarks and experiences for weeks now!

Here's what I found:

FO3: Anandtech's benchmarks for the UL80VT say that it can play FO3 on high settings with 2xAA enabled, which is a pleasant surprise.

Batman: Arkham Asylum: Smooth on high, almost maxed out. See the above Anandtech link.

Bioshock: I'm not looking to play , so I didn't look into the matter, but a speculative guess is that most Unreal Engine games should run at least on low-medium at 1366x768.

AC2: will most likely not run unless you turn it down to 1024x768 or lower at medium settings.

Dead Space: Should run fine at medium on 1366x768

Mass Effect: This is a tough one, with the sequel coming out today. I asked around in the UL30 owner's lounge, and the consensus seems to be that it runs OK at 1280x720 at medium settings with some some things (like dynamic shadows) switched off.

Borderlands: Also in the Owner's Lounge link above, runs OK at 1280x720 at medium. Techreport disagrees.

Mass Effect 2: I asked on the ME2 forums, the view seems to be that it won't run well at all.

Prototype: Runs good at 1280x720 at medium.

In all of the above, I'm assuming "smooth" or "good" implies an FPS of 25-35, and that you will not be using AA or more than 2xAF. I'm also assuming you're running the laptop in the turbo 33 mode at 1.7GHz.

As a bonus, all source engine games (HL2, sequels, L4D, etc) run great at the native resolution almost maxed out.

The 210m is a pretty weak card on a gaming setup. But on the UL series it should be amazing, given what else the laptop manages.
Heck, I've been doing so much reading on the topic I even set up a Wiki for UL30VT owners. Haven't gotten around to populating it yet- feel free to add any stuff you find!

 

Hi Guys, I'm new here but was wondering what games can my laptop run. Here's it's stats.

PROCESSOR : Intel Core i7-720QM proc, 1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache, 1333MHz FSB
MEMORY : 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 (2 DIMM); STORAGE : 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive
GRAPHICS : Nvidia GeForce GT 230M (NB10P GE) with discrete 1024MB

Can this play any games from this list?
COD4:MW2
Fallout3
FarCry2
MassEffect2
Crysis
RainbowSix:Vegas2
TES4:Oblivion

Thanks Honos.

 

where? i don't see it.

 

Here. Sorry, I'd linked to the preview instead of the review.

Here's the exact quote:

 

I have a hard time believing that, considering fo3 is more demanding than dead space

 

I can't vouch for the credibility of Anandtech's benchmarks.
I don't have the laptop yet. When it arrives, I'll check.

 

I was wondering what settings I could run Mass Effect 2 on? I have decide whether I want to get it for PC or Xbox 360.

Intel Core-i7 720QM @ 1.6 Ghz
512 Mb Nvidia Geforce GT 240M
4 Gb DDR3 Ram 1066 Mhz
1600x900 WLED Display

 

High settings I would say. Probably not the highest ones, but try the game in native resolution and slide some of settings down if it starts lagging.

You have excellent gaming machine, but the key part is that software is always ahead of hardware.

In case you are looking for gaming only and don't need portability, desktop PC or PS3 might be better options to consider.

 

Hi Guys, I was wondering what games can my laptop run. Here's it's stats.

PROCESSOR : Intel Core i7-720QM proc, 1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache, 1333MHz FSB
MEMORY : 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 (2 DIMM);
STORAGE : 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive
GRAPHICS : Nvidia GeForce GT 230M (NB10P GE) with discrete 1024MB
DISPLAY : 17.3" Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display; RESOLUTION : 1600 x 900


Can this play any games from this list?
COD4:MW2
Fallout3
FarCry2
MassEffect2
Crysis
RainbowSix:Vegas2
TES4:Oblivion

If so what graphics setting will they roughly be at? Low, med , high?

Thanks.

 

Well, apparently my laptop is very similar to the one they tested the games on. I'm thinking about buying a few of the games, but I don't really want to throw my money out of the window with buying a game and then not being able to play it at least on Med settings (that's what I consider comfortable). That's why I'm here asking around.

Actually I'm quite surprised to hear that I could run Arkham Asylum on high-ish settings efficiently. If only it was true...

My next question is: what if I tried to play these games (Bioshock, Bioshock 2, AC2) in windowed mode, 800x600? I'm pretty useless when it's about questions like this, but my guess is, that this way I could play them with better graphics.

Thanks in advance!

Specs (Asus UL50VG):
Intel Core 2 Duo 2x SU7300 1.34 GHz
NVIDIA GeForce G210M 512MB
1366x768
4GB RAM

 

I just received the UL30VT today. I will try running FO3, Mass Effect and Arkham Asylum myself and get back to you. I'm not sure about performance, but in general full screen mode is more stable when it comes to playing games.

 

Hey guys, just another newbie here wondering if I can play Mass Effect 2 at a decent frame rate (any settings) on my new laptop when it arrives.

Asus X83vp-A1
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 1GB dedicated
4g RAM
1280 x 800
Windows 7 64-bit, integrated sound

Thanks in advance! :]

 

You'll be able to play on high settings. Maybe even close to max settings

 

On a scale of 1-10 where does the Nvidia GT 240m fit?

 

Could someone please let me know if I will be able to run battlefield Bad Company 2 (on what settings)?

Specs:
CPU: Intel Centrino duo P8700 (2.53Ghz)
GPU:NVidia GT 240m (1 gig DDR3)
RAM:4GB
Display: (1366x768)

Thanks in advance.

 

Mass Effect 2 and The Last Remnant

Core 2 Duo 2.53 ghz
4 GB
NVIDIA GT 220M
Windows 7

Can I run them ?

 

6.

10char

 

You can run it, probably on med to high settings. That lowish res is a plus for you.

You can run them, on low maybe some medium depending on the resolution.

 

Hey guys I'm new here,
Can I run Crysis or Fallout3?

Windows 7 32bit
Intel Core i7-720QM, 1.6GHz
4GB DDR3
NVIDIA GT 230M
1600x900

 

Yes for both, turn down the resolution and details for the former and the resolution for the latter.

 

Crysis should run at medium, at your native resolution. You could probably add in a little bit of High on some settings if you don't mind a slightly lower FPS.

 

how well can i run tropico 3?

dv5t
9600m gt
2.4 core 2 duo
3 gb ram

 

Hey guys, can I run battlefield bad company 2 on this rig?

D900c E6700 2.66
Single 7950 GTX 512 mb
4gb ram
vista
I know i barely make minimum specs and i play most games competitively i used to use this things to kill the Cod4 ladders with my team, now i do l4d2, which isnt that pc strenuous. I really wanna play bad company 2 though, but i feel like i'll be forced to put everything on low. If thats the case (that everything needs to be on low... that does NOT mean i can play it on my notebook)

 

You can run it on high probably depending on resolution.

Game demo is just out so lets just wait and see how will it perform BC it's hard to tell. Or you can try the demo. Here http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/bat...0/01/28/where-to-download-pc-beta-client.aspx

 

Well, im havin' issues gettin' the key for the beta, can't find one. I feel as though my gaming days with this PC for newer games is over

 

Hey guys...
I've been having problems to run Star Wars Force Unleashed...I know it is a very demanding game and I also heard all the critics people are saying about the requirements to play it...but anyway, I like Star Wars a lot to just avoid it

I have a HP dv7 1024el
with the following specs:

INTEL CORE 2 DUO P7350 2.0GHz 1066MHz 3MB CACHE
RAM DDR2 667MHz 4GB (2X2GB) - supports max of 8GB (2X4GB)
HD 250GB 5400 RPM SATA
NVIDIA GEFORCE 9600M GT 512 MB dedicated - up to 1791 MB when sharing
Vista 32bits

I don't know if it is a good gaming Laptop, all I know is that it heats up a lot once in a while, which definitely affects my performance

So my main question is this: What can I do to improve my notebook performance for Gaming?

I have the following ideas and would like comments:

1 - increase RAM to 8GB
2 - install win7 64bits
3 - overclock
4 - undervolt
5 - start running games with my notebook inside the fridge - just kidding...but using a good notebook cooler helps?
6 - or should i just sell this and buy a new one

BTW: I have NO knowledge about overclocking and/or undervolting CPU or GPU on notebooks...but with the correct tutorial I am sure I can do it...

I usually play my games with a Xbox 360 wireless controller and I connect my notebook on a Samsung HDTV...I just leave my notebook on the floor, sometimes with a big vent cooling it down...sometimes not
but I don't think this has anything to do with my bad FPS in force unleashed...since games like Resident Evil 5 runs perfect

thanks in advance...
sorry 'bout the english...I am italian...

 

Dragon Age - Origins
The Witcher - Enhanced Edition
Risen
Divinity II - Ego Draconis
Dead Space
Fallout 3
Crysis Warhead
Mass Effect 1
COD Modern Warfare 2

Can I run those games with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20 ghz, 4 gb ram, windows 7 and ATI Mobility HD 4330 ?

Can I run them at 30-35 FPS with low-medium settings ?

 

Max it out, the game is perfectly playable even if average framerate hovers in the 20s. If it's too slow (as in single digit FPS) take off shadows and lower water and grass settings.

 

Well, I can only vouch for Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and MW2, but Crysis you will have to keep to low settings, 1280 x 800 or under, same with Warhead, maybe some medium settings due to the better optimized engine, and MW2 will be medium, with the highest resolution 1440 x 900. The 64 bit bus on the 4330 will pretty much cripple it at resolutions higher than 1440 x 900.

 

Thinking about getting a new Dell soon, and I was wondering what settings the following two models would be able to play Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2 at? What about Crysis?

#1 Studio 14
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
GPU: 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530
RAM: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Display: 14.0” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera

#2 Studio 15
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
GPU: 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
RAM: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
Display: 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera

thanks!

 

Battlefield Bad Company 2
Company of Heroes
Dawn of War II
Supreme Commander
Tropico 3
Anno 1404
Modern Warfare 2

~ Specs

Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13 GHZ
4 GB DDR3 RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Supporting HyperMemory Technology
1 GB Dedicated DDR3 VRAM
15.6 HD TFT Screen With 16 : 9 Aspect Ration
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Can I run those games on med-high settings ?

 

BC2 - medium high mix
COH - Not sure
DOW2 - medium high mix
SC - not sure
T3 - Highest i think
Anno - medium high
Mw2 - High with shadows lowest should be good

 

Unibody Macbook
2.26 ghz c2d
4gb ddr3
9400m
windows 7


mass effect 2.

 

F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin
Fable The Lost Chapters
Red Faction Guerrilla
Dead Space
Dragon Age Origins
Risen

~ Specs

Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13 GHZ
4 GB DDR3 RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
1 GB Dedicated DDR3 VRAM
15.6 HD TFT Screen With 16 : 9 Aspect Ratio
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

 

Any one with a 240M GT or 330M GT play Bad Company 2?
Just orderd a Vaio with the 330M (a bit faster then the 240)
I am dying to find out what the FPS is at max settings if it's playable?

I also lost out on the BETA I was sure it would be a free for all like L4D2... WT-Hell? EA!!! aarggghhh..

 

i ve heard from people that has 260m and they still can't max it out and get not that great frame rates even if they lower the settings. Well what do you know, it IS a beta so u can just hope that they change this when the game gets released.

 

Can someone please answer ?

 

What's your native resolution(or preferred resolution for gaming)?

 

Here's the link to the Laptop : http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/product/Satellite-L505-10X/1076414/

I don't know but it says Internal Resolution is 1366 x 768.

It has a 15.6 Screen with a 16 : 9 Aspect Ratio.

EDIT : My preferred resolution for gaming is 1280 x 1024 or maybe 1024 x 768. 800 x 600 is a bit okay as well.

 

Ok well in that case you'll probably be able to max out(or at least a mix of high and medium settings) most of those games. Probably no AA though.

Only games I'm not sure are Risen and Dead Space.

 

Sorry for posting again. But this I'm only going to ask about some old games.

Doom 3 + Expansion
Fable The Lost Chapters
Dawn of War
Battlefield 2
Neverwinter Nights 2 + Expansions
Source Games such as The Orange Box

~ Specs

Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13 GHZ
4 GB DDR3 RAM
ATI Mobility HD 4650 DDR3 1 GB Dedicated VRAM
Windows 7 Home Premium

Can I max those games even with full shadows ?

 

yes apart from nwn2, which is not very optimized.

 

posted this about 10 pages back. My question now is can I run GTA IV?

 

Specs pl0x?

Optimally, you would want a quadcore for this game to run well, but I higher clocked dual should be fine with it. As for textures and other settings, it would be good if you had a 1GB GPU, GTA IV textures and draw distance eats up VRAM a fair bit.

 

Never though when I started this thread 2 summers ago that it would grow into this behemoth of a topic.

Glad it can help so many people

 

You started it?

 

The original one yes, but I have since restarted it since it had so many replies that it was affecting server performance

fifafreak18, you may want to update the link in your sig. Somehow the indexing for the old thread got messed up and it doesn't exist at that address anymore.