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

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by crash, Jan 5, 2009.

  1. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    GTAIV = maybe on low
    Halo/Halo 2 = maxed out. if not high
    Don't know about Ghostbusters sry..
     
  2. HollywoodLights

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    How about other gta games like sa vc and iii. Also as everyone else I would love to know about the sims 3. But also the sims 2 appartmebt life. I know with vista it takes extra gigahertz and if anyone knows about ghostbusters, praying I can handle it.
     
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    gta sa and vc and iii should be max, my netbook ran em all :p
    sims 3 should run max or near it
    sims 2 def max
    ghostbusters will run for sure, i'd guess medium/high (medium is low end guess) only games your computer will have trouble running is gta4 and crysis, and even those should run.
     
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    And what about Guitar Heros Areosmith and World Tour...everyone I have talked to has had a different opinion
     
  5. KING19

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    GTAIV will run on meduim settings check out my GTAIV gameplay vid here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2tcwxFMXQ
    GTA3, VC, and SA will run on max settings even my old laptop with HD3450 could it
    Halo and halo 2 should run on max settings
    idk about ghostbusters :confused:
     
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    they will run, though dont know what settings. i dont like guitar hero :p
     
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    On what settings (or at least how well) do you think I will be able to run 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul on my new laptop? Please do not bite my head off that I do not have a dedicated graphics card as gaming is not the first use of this laptop :)

    CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    GPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (it has like 1800MB shared RAM)
    RAM: 4096MB DDR2 RAM [2x2048]
    Display: 16" HD HP Brightview 1366x768

    Here are the minimum requirements for the game: http://www.valusoftsupport.com/KBArticle.asp?kbid=5758
     
  8. joshthor

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    you will max it out. that game is so old i bet a netbook could max it out
     
  9. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    it should run fine. :) im guessing at least medium settings
     
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    Nice :)

    Gotta have my truckin' sim, and then there is the Xbox 360 for everything else... I wonder if it will be Windows 7 compatible...
     
  11. HollywoodLights

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    Getting ready to go to gamestop and just in case what do u think of my studio 15 running xmen origins wolverine.
     
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    That would be nice... The desktop I am running on would probably not even be able to run it at all, LOL...
     
  13. tetutato

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    it will run fine
     
  14. CheckSix

    CheckSix Newbie

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    Hey

    It's a new laptop and so far I haven't tested any game so I'm curious. I guess the GPU will be the biggest bottleneck?

    HP 8530W

    Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2,8ghz)
    4GB Ram
    nVIDIA Quadro FX 770M, 512Mt
    Vista business 64bit
    Either on 1920x1080 or 1680×1050 res

    Planning to play GTAIV, COD4, FSX. Am I aiming too high?
     
  15. tetutato

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    that gpu is still pretty good card. crysis will be playable probably on low settings with some things on med but you might have to lower the resolution.
    COD4= medium with maybe some stuff to high with lower resolution(something like 1280x800)

    GTAIV= low-medium with low res

    don't know about the other one
     
  16. steelknife15

    steelknife15 Newbie

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    I'm considering purchasing one of these 3 laptops and if i knew which if any of these laptops are capable of playing Call Of Duty 4, Fallout 3, or Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.

    the specs of the 3 laptops are as follows

    Dell - Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor

    model Number: S1555-018B

    CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo Serial ATA (5400 rpm)(2.1GHz, 800 mhz System Bus, 2MB on die Level 2)
    GPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    RAM: 4GB RAM, DDR2 SDRAM, video memory 512 MB
    Display:1440 x 900 resolution

    Link to more Specs on this Computer:
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9353353&type=product&id=1218090329155



    Dell - Studio Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
    Model Number: S1737-020B

    CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo Serial ATA (5400 rpm)(2.1GHz,800MHz System Bus,2MB on die Level 2)
    GPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
    RAM: 4GB RAM,DDR2 SDRAM Up to 256MB GDDR3
    Display:1440 x 900 resolution

    Link to more Specs on this Computer:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9353371&type=product&id=1218090330700



    Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
    Model Number:VGN-NW150J/W

    CPU: Processor Platform; Intel® Centrino®, Processor; Intel® Core™2 Duo, Serial ATA (5400 rpm)(2.1GHz, 800MHz System Bus,2MB on die Level 2
    GPU:Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    RAM: 4GB RAM, PC2-6400 DDR2, Up to 1750MB Video Memory
    Display:Widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO technology (1366 x 768)

    Link to more Specs for this computer:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9379558&type=product&id=1218095151965

    I hope the information I provided is enough and thank you for those who answer my question.
     
  17. joshthor

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    none of those will run those games. go for one with a gaming gpu if you want to run them
    i'd suggest this:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114653
    same price as the ones you have listed but 10000 times better, it will max all 3 out.
     
  18. Jentage

    Jentage Notebook Consultant

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    Ok can my laptop play Crysis [medium settings to somewhat high?], WoW [high?], Soul of The Ultimate Nation, Mabinogi Heroes, Lunia [max?], Huxley: The Dystopia [high?] ?

    HP HDX16t Premium Series customizable Notebook PC

    * • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    * • 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * • 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    * • 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
     
  19. TevashSzat

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    Crysis medium at best.

    WoW probably high

    Huxley probably medium at best

    The others I don't know.
     
  20. HollywoodLights

    HollywoodLights Notebook Consultant

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    Dell Studio 15 15.6 in HD (720p) LED Display with TrueLife and Camera

    Intel Core 2 Dou T6600 (2.2ghz) processor

    3GB RAM

    Windows Vista Home Premium SP1

    256mb ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 grapics card

    6X slot load blu ray combo drive


    Was at five below and saw a few good looking games for five bucks each. Wondering how each will Play.

    Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
    Iron Man
    Hospital Tycoon
    The Incredible Hulk
    Ranibow Six Lock Down
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2
    Priosn Tycoon
    F.E.A.R.
     
  21. HollywoodLights

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    Anyone on any of these? I really wanna try and grab them while they are still in stock
     
  22. joshthor

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    i have never played any of them, but im sure your computer will run them.
     
  23. HollywoodLights

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    That's good to know. Also did you get my pm in regards to arkham.
     
  24. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    Can my notebook (as written in my signature) run Last Remnant? Will my notebook at least run the game in the most minimum graphic setting?
    SONY VAIO VGN-SZ440N13
    » Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, FSB 667, Cache 4 MB)
    » 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM PC-4200
    » NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 319 MB
    » Microsoft Windows Vista Business x86
     
  25. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    It should run the game, but you might not get a very playable framerate even on low settings unless you turn the resolution way down.
     
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    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the answer. In other words, the game might not be playable even if it's running? Just to clarify so I don't have to waste my time trying to install the game. :)
     
  27. Jude188

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    I was wondering if my notebook could run Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising and what sorta settings.
    I know it's not out yet but here are the Min Requuirements:

    Minimum requirement
    Operating system: Windows XP SP2 or later
    Shader 3.0 (GeForce 7900 GT / 256 MB VRAM or higher), DirectX 9.0c
    Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
    Memory: 1 GB
    Hard disk: 8 GB
    Dual Core CPU 2 x 2.4 GHz
    DVD drive: Dual Layer DVD-ROM

    My Notebook:
    CPU: Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 Cache)
    GPU: 8600M GT 256mb DDR3
    RAM:4GB
    Display: 1400x900 native
     
  28. TevashSzat

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    I would think that the game will run but expect low settings and/or low resolutions (most likely not native)
     
  29. HollywoodLights

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    Here is the info I dug up for guitar hero III: Legends of Rock

    Here are the Specs to my lappy I am waiting for Dell to Deliver

    Based on this comparison how do you think it would run. I know I am a tad under on the GHz but would it be doable maybe on medium?
     
  30. TevashSzat

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    Haha.....you should be able to run it at high with no problems.

    The recommended Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz is entirely off.....no way will it need that much CPU
     
  31. HollywoodLights

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    think the same should be true on guitar hero aerosmith?
     
  32. TevashSzat

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    It should be able to run any guitar hero games of any kind with no problems.

    Those "casual" games just are never very graphically intensive.
     
  33. HollywoodLights

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    This is a great relief to me then. It looks like I will finally get the oppurtunity to be a full fledged PC gamer. LOL.
     
  34. Jude188

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    I was wondering if my notebook could run the new Wolfenstein and what sorta settings.
    I know it's not out yet but here are the Min Requuirements:

    HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
    CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ processor
    RAM: 1GB RAM
    Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA(R) Geforce(R) 6800 GT or ATI Radeon(TM) X800
    Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
    HDD Space: 8GB (Plus an additional 800MB for Windows swap file)
    Media: 100% Microsoft Windows compatible DVD-ROM drive
    Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer

    My Notebook:
    CPU: Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 Cache)
    GPU: 8600M GT 256mb DDR3
    RAM:4GB
    Display: 1400x900 native
     
  35. TevashSzat

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    It should do fine. It probably won't max out settings or anything, but medium would be reasonable.
     
  36. Jude188

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    cool thanks
     
  37. HollywoodLights

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    What do you think I could pull from the new wolfenstien (just found out they are making it lol)
     
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    Will I be able to run Fallout 3, and at what settings on this computer:

    Sony Vaio SR430

    Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53 GHz
    4096 MB DDR2
    7200RPM HDD
    1280 x 800
    HD 4570 with 512MB GDDR3

    I'm guessing at that low of a resolution the 4570 won't be handicapped, and a mix of mid/high will be possible.
     
  39. TevashSzat

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    Like the 8600M GT, mediumish

    Medium probably without problems. Not sure on high though.
     
  40. jmireles2

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    Hello, I was wondering at what settings I would be able to play Crysis? Also would I be able to play Civilization 4 at high res?
    CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Qx9300 2.53GHz
    GPU: nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D
    RAM: 4096MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x2048]
    Display: WXGA+ 1680x1050
     
  41. joshthor

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    crysis: medium
    civ 4: no idea, i dont play rts :/ looking at the system reqs though you should be able to run it very well.
     
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    Civilization games are particularly processor and RAM intensive. Given the fact that he has both of that in high amount, there will be no slowdowns in gaming.
     
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    hi, im new to this forum

    please help me out

    Question: how can i perform Counter-Strike 1.6 faster. i get very low fps

    Specs
    HP Pavilion dv2700 vista
    3.00 GB
    NVIDIA MCP67M

    CPU: AMD Turion (tm) 64 X2 TL-60 2.00 GHz
    GPU: HP Pavilion dv2700
    RAM: 3.00 GB
    Display: 32-bit operating system


    i dont know if this is correct so i just put in all the info.

    i would appreciate it if you re plied to me in a e-mail or i can check here...

    [email protected]

    Thanks
     
  44. jordan114725

    jordan114725 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Laptop

    MSI-GT627
    2.53 Ghz@ 3.2 Core 2
    1680x1050
    9800M GTS 1GB
    4 GB Ram
    3dmark06:10047

    I want to play upcoming starcraft 3 and BF 1943. Would I be able to play high@1680 or would I have to lower alot?
     
  45. joshthor

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    your gpu is not hp pavilion dv2700. if i looked at the right computer you should have the 8400m gs

    anywho you should be able to run that max settings and cs:s shoudl run high/med
     
  46. joshthor

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    niether of those games have system requirements released yet that i can find, so no one can really tell you. you will be able to play the games though
     
  47. jordan114725

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    How about Bioshock 2?

    "DirectX 9.0c compliant card with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA 7900GT or better) or DirectX 10 compliant card (NVIDIA 8600 or better)"

    For DX10, what is the desktop equivlant to the 9800m GTS?
     
  48. jdawgg508

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    im confused....

    my question was how do i make it perform faster?

    what does run at max settings mean.

    do i need to go into NVIDIA control pannel and do something?
    my vertical sync is force off
     
  49. jordan114725

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    Go to keyboard settings, advanced and enable console. Start a game with 20 or so bots for testing. hit ` and cl_showfps 1

    If it is under 60, then go into video and turn off HDR. If it is still under 60, disable AA and Anostrophic. If it is still low, change detail settings
     
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    if those are the specs i still wouldnt know, but i'd expect med/highish the 9800m gts is roughly equivilent to the 8800 gs
     
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