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

Gateway NV5924u 15.6" Notebook PC - Midnight Blue in PC Notebook Computers at JR.com
Intel Core i5-430M 2.26GHz / 4GB RAM / 500GB Hard Drive / Radeon HD 5650
Can I play Mass Effect 2/ CoD MW2/ Bioshock 2/etc on high settings?

 

Should be max.. 5730 should have no problems running at 1366X768.. but seriously look for one laptop with full HD screen.

MW2 , Bioshock should be no problem.. mass effect also won't have a problem..

 

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Pentium Dual Core T4200 2 GHz
4GB DDR 2 ram
Windows 7 64Bit

which parts of Call of Duty and Medal of Honor and other war games could work on this?

 

I'm Planning to get the Sony Vaio E series
i3 -330M 2.13GHz
3GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD5470 DDR3 512MB

Can it play Arkham Asylum, Call of Duty, Napolean Total War . at decent graphics ?
Thank you.

 

How well do you recon Age of Conan will play?

 

I can max out CoDMW2 & I can handle Nap.TW too at decent graphics both on native resolution of 1366*768 with my setup in the sig.

My HD4570 is quite weaker than the 5470 & my processor is also weaker than urs, but dunno about Batman though .... Never tried it but I heared it is pretty demanding, but anyway if you are looking for a gaming setup this aint really the setup for you unless you are a casual gamer

 

Call of Duty 5 won't work.. 4 and 6 might but seriously , this isn't for gaming.. this is for office work or seeing movies.. really look at something else with dedicated graphics.. if u can give a budget i can suggest u something.

These games are quite intensive except of COD so i would say get the 5650 version of e series.. it isn't that much more for an upgrade and u'll be better off with a 5650 for longer too..

u should run it easily at 1366X768 or 1600X900 on med to high settings.

 

CPU: Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 1066 MHz 3MB Cache
GPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD HM55
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Display: HD LCD 1366 x 768

Low requirement game: CS: Source
Mid requirement: Just Cause 2
High requirement: Crysis: Warhead

Im running windows 7 home premium btw

 

Thinking of buying a Samsung X520 for 699 Australian dollars, mainly for the battery life and nice design- not expecting anything special from the GFX card but can it run old school games like Warcraft 3 and Diablo 2? Here are the specs:

Ready to go anywhere, anytime - Samsung X520 - Notebook PC - Notebook PC | SAMSUNG

Intel Core 2 Duo Proc SU7300 (1.30 GHz, 800 MHz, 3M)
Main Memory 4GB (2 x 2 GB) DDR3 RAM /500 GB HDD
15.6" 16:9 HD LED LCD (1366*768)
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset (GS40/GS45)
4GB (2 x 2 GB) DDR3 RAM
DVD Super Multi
Windows 7 Home Premium

 

That's a very low-end graphics solution - anything with integrated graphics is unlikely to run any modern games at a playable rate. If you're looking to play games on a laptop, you must get a computer with dedicated graphics from Nvidia or ATI, and if you're looking to play Crysis, you need at least a modern mid-range GPU for any degree of playability.

 

I'm guessing integrated graphics card, but the modern ones can all handle old games like Warcraft 3 and Diablo 2 comfortably. If the OS is acting up, set up compatibility mode.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115792
Can I play Mass Effect 2/Dragon Age Origins/Modern Warfare 2/ Left 4 Dead 2 on high with this?

 

Just saw Bulletstorm on a website about E3 2010 set for release in February next year. Looks good and I'll get it if it runs well. Apparently it will use the Unreal engine 3. So I was wondering if this laptop would run it or not and at what settings and resolution.

Sony E Series

Intel Core i5-520M(2.4GHz)
Ati Mobility Radeon HD 5650
4GB DDR3
500GB 5400 rpm
1920x1080 LED

 

Do you know what CS: Source is? It has like the lowest requirements on a game. And the GPU is part of the CPU so shouldn't it be quite fast?

 

Was wondering what kind of settings would this be able to run
Batman Arkham Asylum, Napoleon Total War, Supreme Commander 2 and Just Cause 2 at?

Toshiba A500
- i3 330m 2.13GHz
- 4GB DDR3
- 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
- 16" HD LCD Display (1366x768)

Thanks!

 

Given the high demands of most of those games (Total War especially), I'd estimate low to medium settings. That low resolution may help you out a bit, though.

I'm basing that off of the benchmarks listed for the 330M on this site, btw: 330M Benchmarks
Unfortunately, they don't describe their test system, so your results may be a bit better/worse.

 

Take a look at Mangosango's great post on GT 330M benchmarks. It's very useful, in my opinion.
Mind you, he was using a Core i7 720QM (1.6 quad core with HT that can Turbo Boost to 2.8 GHz).

As for Batman: Arkham Asylum, I think you can play on high settings on your native resolution quite fine.

Hope this helps!

 

Thanks for the feedback. I havn't bought it yet and since Supreme Commander and Total War are CPU very dependant (I think?) how much would it help to upgrade to a better CPU?
I mostly play RTS with the occasional FPS so any advice on what to look for is very appreciated!

 

Which CPU/graphics card pairing is going to be superior for games? Notebookcheck.com seems to indicate the FX570M is a better GPU than the NVS3100m, but I'm not sure if that would hold true for the 64-bit version of the FX570.

2.66Ghz C2D/128MB nVidia FX570M (64-bit)

2.66Ghz i7-620M/256MB nVidia NVS3100m (64-bit)

 

Hey now, no need to shout. CS:Source is indeed a pretty light-weight game by current standards. To be honest, it's probably the only one of the three that you'll be able to run with any sort of decent quality settings (granted, this is a highly subjective area). As for the other two, I have my doubts that that particular laptop would be able to run them well.

The reasoning is this. A GPU is essentially an alternative way of processing all the various bits of data that go into displaying graphics on the screen. When the GPU is separate from the CPU, it has it's own RAM, Frontbus, etc... When the GPU is combined with the CPU, the two have to share/compete for the same set of resources. This is the key reason why integrated graphics (CPU and GPU in "one") are so much slower than dedicated options.

So, combining the GPU and CPU doesn't give a faster overall speed; it makes things slower. To put it in completely arbitrary terms, let's say you have a CPU with a processing power of "8" (again, arbitrary term). If you use it for a certain task, it will perform up to its maximum capacity of "8." Now you add a GPU to it. Even though you now have two ways of processing data, you're still stuck with that same maximum capacity of "8." This means that whenever you run a task that requires the CPU and the GPU the computer is forced to share that arbitrary level of "8" between two processing units rather than one.

I'm greatly oversimplifying things here, but I think that you can get the concept. The CPU in your laptop isn't terrible, but it doesn't translate to an overall faster GPU. Furthermore, the games you are looking at running would tax most systems a great deal (even CS:Source at maxed settings). Just Cause 2 and Warhead might (and I'm stressing that "might" a good deal) start (as in, they'll at least launch) on your system, but I doubt that they'll be playable.

 

@Ecar88 Sorry, lol. I've had trouble with people paying any attention. But that was a very informative post, thank you. So I will be able to play CS: Source? Also, is there any way I could add a dedicated GPU to it?

 

I'm just wondering if I can run Battlefield: Bad Company 2. I would also like to know what settings I can run it at.

CPU: 2.53 duo
GPU: GeForce GTX 260M
RAM: 4gig
I'm not sure what my Display is.

 

Can I run (kind of) recent games with this like Mass Effect 2, Bioshock 2, Modern Warfare 2 on medium/high settings?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115793

 

Hi..i'm planning to buy this Computer (laptop) :
Intel i5 430m 2.26 ---2.53GHz T.boost (2 Core + HT)
4Gb of DDR3
HD5650m 1Gb of GDDR3
640GB HDD 5400rpm (slow HDD i know)
what games can i run on it ? GTA IV Crysis (medium and 1280x720) Prince Of Percia ?

 

You will run it on High to max settings

MW2 should run at max settings
Mass Effect 2 Medium to High settings
Bioshock 2 High settings

GTAIV should run on medium to high settings (make sure you get the latest patches)
Crysis = Medium to high settings

 

Not good enough.. only good for internet surfing.. get something else..

you'll run at 1366X768 on max setting likely..higher res would mean details drop..

should be medium to high but 1366X768 res on 16 inch is crap.. i would suggest something else..

u should run at med-high settings.. ur CPU is just ok for game.

 

Hey, am buying a new laptop and was wondering what i can handle.

Toshiba Satellite L670-143
Intel Core i5 430M
4 GB ram (DDR 3)
500 GB @ 5400 rpm harddrive
Windows 7 Home Premium
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 (1024 MB)
screen is 17,3 inch wth 1600 x 900 resolution
clockspeed is 2260 MHz (excluding the turboboost option)
L2 cache memory is 3MB

Im hoping i can play crysis, GTA4, battlefield BC 2 ? Thanks for your time!

 

I was thinking about getting the HP G62113SO

Processor : 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M

Ram : 4GB DDR3

Native resolution : 1366x768

Graphic : Intel GMA HD (Intel® HD-grafik, to 1696 MB available memory)

Do you think I will be able to play games as "Company of Heroes" and "Football Manager"/ "Championsship manager"??

 

Crysis should be around medium to high, keep off the AA. GTA IV will be around medium settings (beware of shadows, particularly night), and BF:BC2 should be around high. The resolution of the screen is fairly low, so you don't have to compromise too much.

Remember, they are some of the most demanding games at the moment, other games will most likely run better at higher settings.

 

okay thanks very much, love that you guys answer to this topic, very kind!

 

im going to buy Dell inspiron 15 R

-Intel® Core™ i5-450M Processor (2.4GHz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.66Ghz, 3M cache)
-15.6 Widescreen HD WLED Glossy Display with TrueLife™ (1366x768)
-ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 - 1GB
-2GB (1 X 2 GB) 1 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz

will i be able to run GTA IV and Crysis?

 

Yup, Source should be playable at the very least. As for a dedicated GPU, I have no idea. It depends entirely on the type of laptop you're buying. Given that it's advertised as having an integrated GPU, I highly doubt that the motherboard supports a separate one. What Brand/Model are you looking at?

 

As those are very demanding games they will run but at lower settings. The CPU is ok but the RAM and graphics will limit the performance in those particular games. Less demanding games will run better (well obviously ).

 

I'm going to buy ASUS N71JA,it will be possible to play NBA 2K10 or FIFA 10?

-Intel® Core™ i5 430M (2,26 GHz; 3 MB Cache) Turbo boost up to 2.533 GHz
-4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM
-ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 5730 (1GB DDR3 VRAM)
-17.3" HD+ (1600x900) LED backlit,Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology

 

Of course.. /w highest settings.

 

No it is not for gaming.. look for one with dedicated graphics like acer timeline 4820 or Sony Vaio E series with ATI 5650.

it will be on low settings and res.. look for something else with a ATI 5650 at least for these games.

yes but i would consider something else like Asus G73 as price is similar.

 

I would like to know if this lap top will be able to run
Starcraft 2
CS:S
And HD video
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Type AMD Turion II M520(2.3GHz)
Screen 18.4"
Memory Size 4GB DDR2
Hard Disk 500GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 4200

 

I don't see why not, those aren't very graphic demanding games really. starcraft has nice graphics, but nothing that would need the requirements of mass effect 2 or something to that nature.

I'm pretty confident you can run it on high, too. And HD video, I don't see why not, but it's hit and miss with some of the codecs out there; they can make or break the performance. google "klite codec pack" and download that.
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i would say no. This is not for gaming.. look for something else with a 4650 or 5650.. I would fill up FAQ on What notebook to buy forum here and see other options..

 

It's not for gaming, but it will run those games, and most likely without a hitch. CS:S might have to use medium settings, but it'll work. and when In doubt, OP, get a demo.

 

Hello.

The game is Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

My machine:

Intel Core i5 CPU M 430 @ 2.27GHz Quadcore
4 GB RAM
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (build 7600), 64-bit
ATI display adapter (0x9488)
Directx 11

If you need more info just ask.

Thanks.

 

Hi everybody,
I would like to have your opinion on how the following games

Battlefield Bad Company 2
Crysis
COD MW2
...and other games of this genre

run in the SXPS 16 with the following specs
CPU: Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz,4 Cores,turbo 2.8GHz, 6MB Cache)
GPU: ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 5730 1GB DDR3
RAM: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
DISP: 15.6" Edge to Edge Full High Definition(1080p) Display with TrueLife™

checking on youtube ASUS laptops with same GPUs run them pretty well, what I want to know is how the SXPS will perform. and could you please guide me on the display type(I think it is the WLED, though it's not metioned)
Thanks in advance !

 

What machine is it and what GPU? Without that info i can't say anything. There is no such thing as ATI display adapter (0x9488) ...

it would run on med settings at full HD.. 5730 can't run games on full HD and max settings.. if ur looking on maxing the settings , i suggest u instead get a Asus G73.. it has way better gaming performance than Studio XPS and might be cheaper.. and not to mention RAM can go up to 16GB...

 

Sean, don't you think you 'overplug' the Asus G73? Do you have something against any system that is not the G73? I know you're trying to help but why not just simply tell the individual whether and how the notebook in question can run the games in question. You suggest the G73 almost every single post you make and TBH it's quite unnecessary (and can be discouraging for the individual). The thread is titled "Can my notebook run it?", just tell them if their notebooks can run it. Your help in this thread is very much appreciated though (I can speak for many), and I mean no offense.

@Reas_seammes, your XPS can most definitely run CODMW2 at full HD and at max settings (No AA though), my 4670 can do it. Then as for BFBC2, I run at 1280x720 (dx 10), everything on high (shadows on med, AA off, HBAO off) and average about 40. Your 5730 can most definitely do better than that maybe upping the resolution one step (or adding some AA). As for Crysis I'm thinking medium to high, leaning towards the high (I don't have crysis though). 5730 is a very capable card (not the best, but pretty good). And it is a WLED that you have. Gd Luck.

 

Dell XPS Studio 1647
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670

 

Hi everyone just out of curiosity would an ati 5730 with ddr3 memory match the performance of a 5650 with gddr3 memory? So even though the 5650 is lower clocked would the faster memory make up for that? What if the 5650 was overclocked? Just wondering is all.

 

@sean473 : thanks for your suggestion, I like the G73 too, but, alas it isn't available here in India.. The next best alternative probably is the SXPS 16. It'll cost Rs 70,000 (including a 1 year CCADP) after some discounts, so, thinking of going with it ! Though mobility isn't much of a concern, but, I do need a system with some battery life to spare as I'm a college student. anyway appreciated the fact that you understood my need. thanks !

@E.D.U : well what sean473 did was 'basic human nature' and I liked his suggestion. anyway I'm buying the SXPS 16. your response was exactly what I was waiting for.the framerates are pretty decent. the 5730 is the border between battery life and performance(It's 10 watt less than the 4670 perhaps). relief ! I was fearing it might be a standard CCFL disp. Thanks^∞.

 

My 5650 is overclocked more than 5730 clocks...

 

if i am not wrong, 5650 is underclocked 5730. so with adequate cooling, you can easily match, if not surpass 5730 even with the same memory. (At least in theory.)

 

It's not so much cooling in his case, the problem with the Sony he's getting is that the GPU is undervolted, which limits how much it can be overclocked. Still, you'll easily be able to match and surpass the performance of a stock 5730 with a bit of overclocking.