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    Does this setup have any chance of playing anything decent?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Vostro Guy, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Thinking about buying this notebook for basic everyday use and maybe some occasional games. Not much of a gaming expert so I thought I would post the specs. For example, does this setup have any chance of even playing a game like Call Of Duty 4?

    Components:

    * • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * • AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition TL-68 (2.4 GHz)
    * • 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * • 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * • 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
     
    Vostro Guy, Jun 15, 2008
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  2. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    the 8400M GS is a lower range card and is not exactly recommended for gaming.

    However, its power can be most underestimated if you can push the clocks far while overclocking.

    I think you would be able to run Call of Duty 4 on low/medium settings with no anti-aliasing with fairly good fps.

    Older games like Counter Strike Source should run fine. Just remember to not go crazy on the eye candy and resolution...it will hurt your poor gpu :(
     
    miscolobo, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    If you can get a 8600,it would be better.
     
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  4. vshade

    vshade Notebook Evangelist

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    It will be enjoyable, I have a friend with a 8400gs and he palys cod 4 just fine, you will not play at native res, but the game still looks good out of native.
     
    vshade, Jun 15, 2008
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