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    Couple Questions

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by eL_eRiC, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Can windows XP games play on Vista?

    2. Would there be a big difference in gamin from a 2 Ghz processor to a 2.2 GHz processor?


    thanks
     
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  2. mtnboydl

    mtnboydl Notebook Consultant

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    1. yes (for the most part if they are newer games)
    2. not really. the processor is not usually the bottleneck.

    Give us a description of your system and games and we can help advise you more
     
    mtnboydl, Aug 13, 2007
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  3. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    well im thinking of getting a dv6000t (HP) with these specs:

    Operating system FREE Upgrade from Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)!


    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2450 (2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)


    Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)


    Memory 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)


    Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400


    Personalization HP Imprint Finish + Webcam + Microphone


    Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)


    Hard Drive FREE Upgrade from 80GB 5400RPM to 120GB 5400RPM!!


    Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade from DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive to SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support!!


    TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control


    Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery


    Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works 8.0




    And I was wondering if it could play games like BF 2142, because on system requierments it said it recommends 3 GHz :confused:

    and would that computer be able to play games like Shadowrun?
     
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  4. jetstar

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    The Go7400 is a midrange GPU, and will struggle to play BF 2142 at medium or high settings. For such games, you are going to want a 8600M or better.
     
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  5. mtnboydl

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    is that a new system?

    If you are wanting to play those games, I would suggest a much more powerful system w/better processor and better gpu. You will be dissapointed otherwise. How much is the system you are wanting to build?

    The 3ghz processor is for a single core pentium if I am not mistaken. All said though, I would imagine you could get a far better system for just a little more money
     
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  6. eL_eRiC

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    i didnt expect it too play those games, but I dont care if theirs some lag and if its on low settings, I have a 360 this is just for the road....


    How much more money?
     
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    Compal IFL90 for around $1500. 8600M GT, T7300 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD.
     
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  8. eL_eRiC

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    out of my price range.... what games could a dv6000t play?
     
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    As long as you understand that the 7400 is on the very low end of dedicated graphics, I would just let that ride...it will play games, but not with much flair, and not with any of the extra visuals

    it will certainly not be anywhere near your 360's ability
     
    mtnboydl, Aug 13, 2007
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