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

go right ahead. I'm looking to keep the final price as low as possible and it has to be available to canadian customers. As long as it runs my demands, I'm happy. Fake numpad is a bonus if possible

Thanks

 

ahh man, I thought empire for sure would run max or high

and street fight too.

whats holding em back, is it the processor or what.

 

both of those will perform about the same

bf2 - high/max?
sims 3 - high
fallout 3 - high
half life 2 - max
spore - high

dont worry about gaming on these laptops, they will run any modern game at med-high settings.

 

Cheers mate, do you think a 1GB GPU would be beneficial over the 512MB one?
Aside from that a Blu-Ray drive is the only real difference and I'm sure I could add that later if I really wanted.

 

Okay, so what do I need to run all those games at max and/or 1920x1200?

 

A much, much stronger GPU.

 

both the proc and the gpu are a little low, street fighter 4 might actually run at high, 1920x1200 is hard to pull for all but very high end gpus, and yours is smack dab middle end. empire is a newer rts and requires alot of processing power as well as a great gpu. crysis right now i dont believe any laptop can pull max settings and resolution. if you want great settings on everything try to get a laptop with at least gtx 260m and t8600. (note, not even these will get you max settings and res on every modern game)

 

a 1gb gpu will add a very small difference, maybe 1-2 fps. your card cant actually use 1gb to its full ability as its only a 128bit card, it will use about 256 mb, and both have more than that. however, benchmarks ive seen for stuff like that still show a very small difference with added vram. if you want blu ray go for the one with that, otherwise go for the cheaper one.

 

Wow, can anyone suggest a brand of ntoebooks that have the gtx 260m or greater with the 2.4ghz intel or higher cpu in it

 

Hey spidey, You can try out the alienware 17X or whatever its called or go with a sager or msi.

 

cool, thanks, any ummm cheaper models that wont financially rape me.

 

try this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366615&type=product&id=1218092150740

if you need a 15": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366651&type=product&id=1218092150636

the second one isnt quite as powerful but both will run almost every modern game at near max to max settings.

 

What about these?

http://www.xoticpc.com/custom-gaming-laptops-notebooks-home-home-office-laptops-ct-118_97_107.html

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/note...refid=laptop-studio-1555&s=dhs&cs=19&ref=lthp

http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/A500

http://www.rkcomputer.net/rkcnotebooks/

 

DivineRiku, why don't you fill out the FAQ and post in the What Notebook Should I Buy forum? This thread isn't really the most appropriate place for these questions.

 

well i already bought the one i was talking about with the turion processor like a few days ago. But dont fear I just needed those few questions answered thank you for your time.

 

Ah ok, gotcha.

 

Quick question, im playing a game which prop cant be discussed here, and its irrelevant anyways- but point being I get an average of 20-29 fps while playing, but I get that fps no matter what settings I use(native reso, or 1440x900), 2-8x an. filtering, etc. i still get 20-29 fps, so does that mean my cpu is bottlenecking my gpu for this game? Or am I missing something

 

If you have v-sync on, it limits your FPS to 30. That could be the reason why.

 

Nah, and fps is stuck below 30 anyways, 20-29, 50-60's in menus

 

Well, that sounds exactly like v-sync (limits FPS to 60 if computer can consistently output that high). But if it's not on, then it must be another issue, but you'll have to look elsewhere for help since I don't feel like helping you out with a game that (sounds like) was obtained illegally.

 

Wasent obtained illegally I own it, (Brawl) im jus playing it on my comp cause my sister destroyed my wii(long stupid story)

 

Ah, ok. Well that's still a gray are topic, so we don't talk about that here, sorry.

 

How about Deadspace?

 

about high.

 

just wanted to throw this up there just in case nobody has tried, but my asus g71gx-rx05 from bb runs cod4,waw,guildwars,wow,sacred2(important as for some odd reason doesn't run on my desktop with 3 gtx285's), and pretty much every game i can throw at it. If anybody would like to see performance numbers for this laptop, send me a tell with a game you'd like me to try and i'll compile a huge list of screens and give numbers.

 

can i run shift with my 2.3Ghz turion ultra X2 RM-77
ATI Radeon 4530
4 GB RAM

the specs just came out today

* Required – Internet Connection
* OS - Windows XP (Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) / Windows 7
* Processor – Intel Core™2 Duo 1.6 GHz or faster
* Memory – XP: 1 GB RAM; Vista/Windows 7: 1.5 GB RAM
* Hard Drive – 6 GB
* DVD Drive - 8 SPEED
* Video Card – 256 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 3.0*
* Sound Card - DirectX 9.0c compatible
* DirectX - DirectX 9.0c compatible
* Online Multiplayer – 512 Kbps or faster; 2-12 Players
* Input - Keyboard, Mouse
* Optional – USB Steering Wheel / Dual Analogue Gamepad

*Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon X1800 XT 512MB or greater; NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT 256MB or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

 

can the sony vaio sr series play future fps like cod:mw2 or l4d2?
runs a c2d 2.53ghz p8700
ati mobility 4570 hd 512mb
13.3" Screen1
1280 x 800 Resolution

and off topic question, if i buy an xbox360, can i somehow connect it to my notebook to use the screen as the display?

 

I can't tell you exactly how they'll run (because neither are out yet), but they should both run well on that computer, especially at that resolution.

No, notebooks do not have a video input; they only have video outputs, sorry.

 

thank you very much. =)

 

You're welcome!

And welcome to NBR

 

can u estimate how long will it last? by that i mean how long before i cant play the newest fps on the market?

 

Ah, that's a tough question. The processor will be fine and will last you several years, however you'll be bottlenecked by your GPU. You should get about two years of solid gameplay with new titles until you really have to start cranking the settings down. But, that really depends on if game developers push graphics to the edge (like Crysis) or not.

 

It should run on High to max settings since MW2 is going to be using the same game engine as COD4. Also im not sure about L4D2 my guess maybe it will run on max settings

 

My guess is probably meduim to high settings its looks pretty demanding though

 

Can i run Stalker CS at high settings with this:

MSI 627-293nl
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 p8600
4gb ram
9800m gs ddr3
15,4 1680 x 1050 (not necessarily at this settigs)

 

well by looking at the recommended system requirements im pretty sure your 9800m gs has adequate performance to play this game rather well....... so yes it can maybe some one can correct me on this even though im 99.9% sure..............

Recommended:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+,
1GB RAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 256MB graphics card nVidia GeForce 7900 / ATI Radeon X1900
4x DVD-ROM
128kbps Internet connection for multiplayer

Minimum:
Intel Pentium 4 2000 MHz / AMD Athlon XP 2000+
512MB RAM
6GB hard disk space
DirectX 8.1 compatible 128MB graphics card nVidia GeForce 3 / ATI Radeon 9200
DirectX 9 compatible soundcard

 

could an amd turion x2 ultra (2.3ghz) , 4gb ram, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 (dedicated 512mb) run games like assasins creed, gta IV, prototype, batman arkham asylum ?

or a intel core 2 duo with 2ghz, 3gb ram, and nvidia geforce 9600M GT with dedicated 512mb?

 

gtaIV is cpu intensive so neither option will run that game very well, the GT 9600m is the more powerful gpu and because i don't think you will notice too much difference between the AMD @2.3ghz and the Intel @2ghz, depending on screen resolution i think the second option will give you better gaming performance. those games will be able to be played but you will need to drop the settings.

 

I desperatley need some help guys/gals. I need to pick between two computers to run World of Warcraft wrath of the lich king. My father won't let me use his computer any more so..............yeah lol. Here are the two laptops. I just need a laptop that will play world of warcraft (wotlk) on medium to high settings and be a decent laptop. These are both used also (refurbished) do you all believe that is ok? I am only 15 so I don't have much of a choice. My father said I am allowed a laptop under 600 bucks lol.

Product Height x Width x Depth / Weight :1.4" x 14.3" x 10.4" / 5.7Lbs
Color Category: Blue-Dark
Processor Platform: Intel® Centrino Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T6400 2.0GHz
Display Type: 14.1 " WXGA+ widescreen with 1280 x 800 resolution
System Bus:800MHz
Cache Memory: 2MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM): 4GB
Type of Memory (RAM) C2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type/Size:Serial ATA (5400 rpm) / 250GB
Optical Drive: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Digital Media Reader or Slots: Yes, digital media card reader
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
Video Memory: Up to 512MB
MPEG: Yes
Built-in Webcam: Yes
Modem: None
Networking: Built-in Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Wireless Networking: Wireless-A+B+G+N
Security Technology: Facial recognition
Additional Audio/Video Connectors: HDMI
Audio: Dolby Theater
Speakers: Built-in stereo
PCMCIA Slots: 1 Type II
USB 2.0 Ports: 5
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports:1
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Pointing Device: Touchpad
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Included Software: Power 4 Gear Extreme, Asus Color Enhancement

Ok now for the second one.

Processor & Cach

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7300 2.0ghz
Operating System Windowsl® Vista home basic™
Chipset Intel® PM 965 + ICH8M
Main Memory

Dual channel DDRII 667MHz SDRAM 3GB
Display (CBB)

15.4" WSXGA+(1680*1050)
Graphics & Video Module NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS 256MB VRAM
Hard Disk Drive (CBB) Serial ATA 250g 5400rmp
Optical Storage Drive (CBB)

DVD Super-Multi, 4x/2x, 2.4x/2.4x
Express Card Slot Express Card 34 / 54 Support
Multi-Card Reader 8-in-1 MMC/ SD/ XD/ Mini-SD/ Memory Stick/ MS Pro/ MS-Duo/ MS-Pro-Duo
LAN/Modem

Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/Modem w/ Azalia Ver 2.1 compliant
Wireless LAN

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945A/B/G
Camera 2.0 Mega-Pixel CMOS Camera with Face Tracking Function
I/O Ports

Support Port Bar
2* Mini Card Slot (1*HMC)
1* S-Video out, 1* D-Sub VGA Port
1* Headphone-out Jack / SPDIF
1* Microphone-in Jack
1* RJ11 Modem Jack, 1* RJ45 LAN Jack
4* USB 2.0 Ports
1* IEEE 1394
Audio

Array Microphones, Built-in Stereo Speakers
Keyboard (CBB)

19 mm full size with MS-Windows function keys
2.5mm travel
Batery Pack (CBB) Li-Ion 9 cells: 7800mAh
AC Adapter (CBB)

Output : 19V DC, 3.42A, 90W
Input : 100~240V AC
Battery Pack & Life (CBB)

Li-Ion 6 cells: 4800mAh, 53W (removable): 4 hours run-down life
Li-Ion 9 cells: 7200mAh, 80W (removable): 7.4 hours run-down life
Smart Battery, 2.5hrs Quick charge 95% (Power Off) / 4hrs (Power On)
Dimensions 362 mm x 268 mm x 39 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 2.9 kg (W/6 cell battery)
Factory Option

TPM 1.2, Bluetooth V2.0+ EDR
Turbo Memory

 

I am guessint System 2 is the ASUS F50SF-xa1 from newegg. I just got the computer a little while ago it is a nice computer but I still have to test it with newer games. I was thinking about trying Fallout 3 GOTY edition when it comes out.

 

I'm not sure we should revive this thread but I would go with the second option.

 

The Second one is much better graphically, the 8600 gs is quite a bit better than the 9300. the second one should run wow @ high settings minus maybe some view distance and some shadow quality at native res.

what? revive this thread? its a sticky.

 

Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate it all feedback.

AJ

 

LoL alright sorry i'm brand new to these forums and I got to this thread through a google search. I just noticed the last posts were old so I figured it was dead.

 

lol no problem

 

How will my lappy and my gaming rig run age of conan hyborian adventures? At what res and what settings? Does this game has monthly fee??

 

probably med at native res, and yes there is a monthly fee.

 

ooo any other good mmo's tht doesn't have monthly fee? other than guild wars. and is tht med for my gaming rig?

 

it would probably be high/max on your gaming rig. i dont know any GOOD free mmos.

 

I wanted to run City of Heroes/City of Villains

Stats:

Model: Toshiba Satellite A505-S6965

Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.0GHz

Memory: 4GB DDR2 1066MHz

HardDrive: 500GB Serial ATA drive (5400 rpm)

Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512MB DDR3 discrete graphics memory

Thanks!