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    Good enough for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nlspoh, Sep 7, 2009.

  1. nlspoh

    nlspoh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking to get this amazing deal (MSi entertainment notebook) for a bit of gaming and some movies. Im looking to play the upcoming Borderlands at mid-high settings if thats possible. The specs are:

    • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor
    • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
    • 16" ACV (Amazing Crystal Vision) Display
    • 16:9 Golden Theatrical Ratio
    • Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS Graphic with Hybrid SLI Technology
    • MSI's Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology
    • MSI's Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
    • Better Enjoyment with Second Generation Dolby® Surround Sound
    • Realistic Ocean Wave Patterns with Extraordinary and Exquisite Textures
    • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
    • Featuring the Latest E- SATA Support
    • Built-In 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam

    Im not too knowledgeable about dedicated graphic cards since most of my past laptops feature integrated graphic chipsets from Intel and ATi. Is the nVidia 9300M GS a decent choice for gaming?
    This is pretty much the best option Ive found besides the HP DV2 (12" AMD Athlon Neo) which came with the ATi Mobility Radeon 3140 - I wasnt too impressed with its performance as it struggled to play Battlefield 2142 at medium settings.
    How does the nVidia compare?
     
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  2. mew1838

    mew1838 Team Teal

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    In short, no......
     
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  3. Cheeseman

    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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    The Geforce 9300M GS is a low-end GPU and not the best gaming option. Where are you located and what's your price range if you don't mind me asking?
     
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  4. HTWingNut

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    The 9300m GS is a good performance alternative to the meager Intel GMA 4500, but I wouldn't consider it for newer game titles. The Turion is also not known to be a powerhouse CPU either.

    If you want to game with some of the latest or more demanding games, take a look at this Asus at Best Buy. $1000 buys you a laptop with one of the best GPU's, however battery life is a sacrifice (only 6-cell).
     
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  5. nlspoh

    nlspoh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well thats pretty dissapointing news =/
    I live in Canada and my budget is pretty low. The Msi model which specs I posted only costs $569CAN from futureshop. I returned the Hp I returned cost $750 - but I quickly realized I wanted something a bit more powerful.
    Ill probably still end up getting this notebook, although it looks like I wont be doing any serious PC gaming anytime soon. I just hope that I find an older game that I can play at lower settings - or maybe I could wait to try out the demo and see if its playable at low settings? (I can still hope cant I? lol)\

    Anyway, thanks for all the replies.
     
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    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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  7. Amnesiac

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    Hmm, I would have recommended an Asus G series laptop, but they don't seem to be available anymore on Newegg CA...
     
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  8. Cheeseman

    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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    Yea, but I think he has a low budget to work with. :/
     
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  9. Amnesiac

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    Yeah, I guess. They are worth the price though, and they are fairly good in terms of build quality and overall reliability. They produce a lot of heat though...

    Is there any higher end MSI laptops that you can get?
     
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  10. HTWingNut

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    Keep an eye out for some Dell deals. You should be able to score something decent for $750, at least better than the 9300m. Visit the "What notebook should I buy" forum and post there. Good info always.
     
    HTWingNut, Sep 7, 2009
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    KING19 Notebook Deity

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  12. narsnail

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    The first link KING19 posted looks to be your best bet at this point, 4570 should be very good for most games.
     
    narsnail, Sep 7, 2009
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