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    Can my computer run these games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BrassMonkey1010, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. BrassMonkey1010

    BrassMonkey1010 Notebook Geek

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    Alright, I didnt but my computer for gaming, but I wanted to try these games out anyways..

    These games-
    Battlefield 1942 and Vietnam.
    Counter Strike Source
    Maby an RTS or two from around 2004-05.


    These are my computers specs-
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
    14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    Integrated High Definition Audio

    Good enough? If so what settings should I run them at?
     
    BrassMonkey1010, Dec 3, 2007
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  2. fifafreak18

    fifafreak18 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not sure about battlefield, but counterstrike source should run low/med settings at native res. the rts' should also be low/medium.

    oh, and read the stickies next time.
     
    fifafreak18, Dec 3, 2007
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  3. HavoK

    HavoK Registered User

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    BF42 and Vietnam will run maxed no problem at 1280x800

    CS Source will run at high-ish settings 1280x800 also. I ran it on my old Go7400 and got fps ranging from 50-90 at 1024x768 high options, no AA and simple reflections. 8400GS is an improvement on that.

    Not knowing which RTS, unless they're unusually intensive, should also run at high settings.
     
    HavoK, Dec 3, 2007
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  4. trackstar

    trackstar Notebook Consultant

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    i have the same exact config, and i can run counterstrike and half life 2 at relatively high settings, and half life 2 episode 2 at med.
    sim city 4 runs amazingly fast.
    Battlefield runs fine too...make sure you have the latest video drivers.
     
    trackstar, Dec 3, 2007
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