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    How would a 1.6 GHz dual core with a GT G210M do in l4d2?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Rambisco, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. Rambisco

    Rambisco Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe 1366x768 everything off/ on low? Or is that pushing it? The processor is a 1.4 GHz overclocked 33%.
     
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    Probably pushing it a little bit.

    Source engine from Valve is pathetic considering the current hardware available for PC. Make that pathetic and sad.
     
    Zymphad, Oct 31, 2011
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    You should be ok. The source engine runs surprisingly well on old/weak hardware.
     
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    I assume it's a Asus ULx0VT with a SU4100/SU7300 and turbo33. Worth noting that if you do a 200->266Mhz BSEL PLL pinmod then it would run at 1.6Ghz stock and could be overclocked up to the point of instability. M11xR1 folks are getting 1.9-2.1Ghz. If the ULx0VT supports CAS=7 RAM, then you may be able to get further. They can only use CAS=6. See http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...ock-m11x-r1-slg-hardmod-only.html#post7049385 .

    If you need more GPU performance then consider a ~$200 GTX460 DIY eGPU using the mPCIe slot. You'd get a x1.Opt link going since the Asus has a 4500MHD iGPU.
     
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    Its not mine, it could be that asus, but im pretty sure its an acer. It does have the core 2 duo U7300
     
    Rambisco, Nov 1, 2011
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    I hink its great. Up until a month ago, i had a mobility radeon x300. And it ran, and i was so happy. I dont need cutting edge graphics to feel engrossed. Its good enough.
     
    Rambisco, Nov 1, 2011
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