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    Graphics card for SWTOR

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by KRhett, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. KRhett

    KRhett Newbie

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    Title says it all. Input on graphic cards that work well with SW:TOR.
     
    KRhett, Jan 24, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    something like an nvidia 555m or amd 6600m or better would probably be decent. the min spec sort of matches up with an nvidia 525m or amd 6400m (low end dedicated AMD) or amd 6620G (integrated).

    something like a 555m or 6600m would give you a bit of buffer room. the best choice is the 6990M or 580M

    no matter what anyone says, don't get intel integrated.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 24, 2012
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  3. gwilled

    gwilled Notebook Deity

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    If you want to play at 1080p, try to get at least a GTX 560M. Anything lower than that will perform optimally at lower resolution.
     
    gwilled, Jan 25, 2012
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    TheArnski Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a 540m that plays it real well on high settings (about 40-60 FPS in moderately populated areas) at my highest resolution.
     
    TheArnski, Jan 26, 2012
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    I say you don't want any less than a 560M really.
     
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    Wildride Notebook Consultant

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    This is for SkyRim, but it helped me sort out all the different GPU's and categorize them a bit. I had the Nvidia GTX 460M 1.5GB on my Alienware M17x
    and that worked great for SWTOR, no issues at all. So I assume most of the video cards on the Med/High or better category would be acceptable as well.

    Skyrim:System Requirements - UESPWiki (Desktops are on Top and Notebooks are further down)

    Hope it helps
     
    Wildride, Jan 26, 2012
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