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    How can i turn PresarioV5000 into the gaming machine?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by thurston, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. thurston

    thurston Newbie

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    I would like to be able to play games like Halo, Call of Duty, Gears of War and Need for Speed on my laptop. What do i need to do to upgrade my Presario V5000 or do i need to buy a laptop with the specs? :confused:
     
    thurston, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    What are the specs and have you tried running any of the mentioned games on it?
     
    WILLY S, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Well, the main thing you need is a better Graphics card, which is un-upgradable.

    So, you will need to purchase a new notebook. If interested please fill out the Faq for recommendations. ;)



    @Willy S : It has an ATI Mobility Xpress 200M.
     
    ahl395, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Ok so pretty poor:\

    I'd give the halo demo a shot on low settings @ 800 x 600.
     
    WILLY S, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. Akuma

    Akuma Notebook Evangelist

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    Halo (original) runs pretty much medium-high settings on 1280x800 on X200M.
     
    Akuma, Nov 27, 2008
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  6. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    thats very true, i know, cause ive tried it on a GMA 950 :D
     
    brainer, Nov 27, 2008
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  7. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    you would need to get a new lappy
     
    jonhapimp, Nov 27, 2008
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