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    Dell d340 - could this run WoW?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Jammy, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. Jammy

    Jammy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hiya,

    I have an ASUS g1 which I use a lot to play world of warcraft. I've just got a new laptop from work, a Dell d430 U7700 (dual 1.33) with 2gb of ram and an SSD.

    I apologise if this is a stupid question, but can I put a gfx card in it and would it be good enough to play WoW on basic settings? I'm guessing probably not. However if I could if any could recommend a gfx card that would be great.

    Thanks in advance for any help
     
    Jammy, Jun 17, 2008
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    Yes, it would. Do a search for WOW+GMA950 on these forums - not the best of experiences, but sufficient for those who have to make do. :)
     
    HavoK, Jun 17, 2008
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  3. Jammy

    Jammy Notebook Enthusiast

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    :) thanks for the reply - I'll search for more info
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If there is a way in which one can play a trial game just for a little bit, I would be willing to give it a shot and let you know.

    I'm a little strapped on RAM for the moment as I'm waiting for my other 1GB stick, but I can give you a fairly good idea.

    Oh, and there is no way to put any kind of GPU in it...its the U7700 and the GMA 950 dude.
     
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    you CANNOT upgrade gfx cards 99.9% of the time, there's only a few laptops that are "user upgradeable". Plus you have an igp, which is soldered onto the motherboard.
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The D430 is incredibly small...even if you could upgrade the chassis wouldn't support the additional heat or power requirements :p.

    If you can point to a trial install for WoW, I'll give it a shot and see what I can get for you. I happen to own the same exact laptop you are considering.
     
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    I'm using an iPod touch so there's no copy or paste, but if you google: wow trial, the first link has a 10 day trial with sign up.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 17, 2008
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    Foo...that's what I get for posting without searching :p.
     
    Greg, Jun 17, 2008
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    just turn down all graphics, put in windowed mode and a lower resolution, dont use any addons, and lower the fpx by doing
    /console maxfps 20
     
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    ok - i'll give it a go.

    thank you for all the responses :)
     
    Jammy, Jun 17, 2008
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    I'll get you a WoW "report" later tonight.
     
    Greg, Jun 17, 2008
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