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    Can this setup keep up with todays games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rmase, Jun 4, 2005.

  1. rmase

    rmase Newbie

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    Notebook w/ 17" WSXGA+ Glass View Display
    ATI Radeon 9700 128mb
    1024mb DDR 400 Ram (2x512)
    60Gb HD 7200rpm
    DVD+/-R/RW Drive
    Wireless Turbo G
    TV Tuner, and 6-in-1 Card Reader

    Graduation gift for me from my parents, I'm looking to get one that will be able to run pretty good games cleanly. Can get it for under 2500. Seems like it has everything pretty solid that should last atleast my college correct?
     
    rmase, Jun 4, 2005
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  2. leoboy

    leoboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you tell us more on what brand is your favourite.Then can answer!
    Thx,
    Leoboy[^]
     
    leoboy, Jun 4, 2005
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    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say, yep. You won't be agble to run them at the max, but you can run them.
    Farcry should run fine, so will HL2, Guild wars should be a breeze. But Doom 3 might struggle a little.

    What processor is in it?

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    One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.
    My advice is based on personal experience. Effectiveness will vary.
     
    gecko, Jun 4, 2005
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  4. Gargoyle

    Gargoyle Notebook Evangelist

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    for $2500 you can get a XPS2 if you watch the coupons
     
    Gargoyle, Jun 4, 2005
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    You can easily handle the latest games. I have a similar setup with the exception of my video card (ATI 9600 128 mb). I can play CS:Source, HL2 and will manage 60+ fps when Battlefield 2 comes out within the month.
     
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    Ramadoss29 Notebook Consultant

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    You can easily handle the latest games. I have a similar setup with the exception of my video card (ATI 9600 128 mb). I can play CS:Source, HL2 and will manage 60+ fps when Battlefield 2 comes out within the month.
     
    Ramadoss29, Jun 4, 2005
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    rmase Newbie

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    Sorry, i thought i mentioned the processor. Its amd 64 3000+. Thanks for the responses, i ordered it and it should come in by friday
     
    rmase, Jun 5, 2005
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    Gargoyle Notebook Evangelist

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    I really hope you dont plan on gaming on this thing after 2 years
     
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  9. Horseflyofdoom

    Horseflyofdoom Notebook Enthusiast

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    for under you can definetly get an XPS Gen 2 if you wait for a good coupon. Heck, I got my 9300 (see sig) for about $1500 and it has the 6800 go. I did buy the processor seperately though, the one i had in it when i bought it was the 1.6 ghz, Which does surprisingly well in games but i do a lot of video/audio encoding so i bought a diff processor and pinmodded it.
    The 9300 would be something to look at if you need more battery life than the xps gen 2, but you only get the 6800 go and not the ultra. Both are extremely better than the ATI 9700 and gte laptop itself is probably lighter and smaller dimensions.

    Heres a link to give a little comparison between graphics cards.
    http://www.tomshardware.com/mobile/20050224/index.html

    Dell 9300
    Pentium® M 735 1.7GHz/400MHz FSB Pinmodded to 2.26GHz/533MHz
    17 inch UXGA Display with Truelife
    1GB Dual Channel DDR2 at 533MHz
    256MB NVIDA® GeForce Go 6800
    80gb Hard Drive
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless
    9-cell Lithium Ion Battery
     
    Horseflyofdoom, Jun 9, 2005
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  10. yassarian

    yassarian Notebook Deity

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by rmase
     
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    Ransom Newbie

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    If you're going to spend anywhere around $2k or more, I recommend canceling your order (the 17" monitor is fine, if you don't plan on moving it much), and get an Acer 8104 instead. You'll be able to do just as much, but that machine is much nicer imo.

    Either way, enjoy your new notebook!

    -Ransom


    A75-S209

     
    Ransom, Jun 9, 2005
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