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    Intel GMA 950 - the choice I regret

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Pwhdavey, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. Pwhdavey

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    The title explains it all...

    Hello all
    Now, will Star Wars Battlefront II work on an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (eek :eek: !)? My notebook is a Compaq Presario V6412TU, going to be mainly used for schoolwork, I wouldn't mind the prospect of playing some of my favourite games on it. The SWB2 system requirements don't seem to mention GMA 950 in the graphics arena, so let me guess: it won't play on my notebook?

    If that options gone, would it be worth it buying SW Battlefront 1 for it? I enjoy both games...SWB2 would be better though.

    Thank you!
     
    Pwhdavey, Aug 28, 2007
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    It MIGHT run at the lowest possible settings and resolution. And even then, the fps will be crap. You should save your money or buy a console.
     
    stonedzombie, Aug 28, 2007
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  3. moon angel

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    The first one might at lowest settings but I wouldn't hold your breath. I doubt the second one will run at all playably.
     
    moon angel, Aug 28, 2007
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    Intel GMA950 rocks!!!!! Saves battery power and is way lower in heat/fan. Of course I game on an Xbox 360 so my point is mute :)
     
    SGT Lindy, Aug 28, 2007
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    If there's a demo for the game, you could always try the demo...
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Aug 28, 2007
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    i run F.E.A.R. on medium on a 945gma idk if that helps
     
    aan310, Aug 28, 2007
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    Yes....sure you do...
     
    HavoK, Aug 28, 2007
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    LOL, you're funny.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 28, 2007
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  9. S_G

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    It should run FEAR at about 800x600 with low settings with a playable 15-25 FPS. Seeing as how FEAR is more demanding than Battlefront II, in theory, it should work fine, though coding varies from game to game. Worst case scenario, it will be playable at 640x480.
     
    S_G, Aug 28, 2007
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    Can it run on medium? I don't think so...
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 28, 2007
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    On the X3100, I can run Fear at High/Medium, but I should absolutely turn off Shadow in the Advanced Menu.

    So maybe the GMA950 can play at Low/Medium with Shadurn Turned Off.
     
    cronos77, Aug 28, 2007
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  12. S_G

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    At 640x480? It'll run, I just can't attest to how smooth it will be.
     
    S_G, Aug 28, 2007
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    hmm weird i cant play fear on my ati x1600 on high i get only 15-30FPS maybe its due to my ram size 1gb
     
    wolfraider, Aug 29, 2007
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    It's not, I tried. That is, based on the average person wanting at least 25fps - which lets face it is the absolute minimum the vast majority of people would accept - it's not playable.
     
    HavoK, Aug 29, 2007
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    Playable for me is above 15 fps on average, so I guess we're on different levels here.
     
    S_G, Aug 29, 2007
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    Ok well thanks for the replies. I guess my answer is no.
     
    Pwhdavey, Aug 31, 2007
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    I have an acer notebook with core duo (2@ 2.0Ghz), 1 Gb of ram and intel 945gm chip with gma 950.
    i can run battlefront ii at a playable level with the details on max and at 1440x900 res. unfortunately, during certain space battles the game crashes suddenly. also the textures on the ground in levels like hoth and geonosis are replaced by black ground.
    the game runs fine otherwise, i'm trying to fix the other problems with 3d analyzer, but no luck yet...
     
    Cypher999, Dec 8, 2007
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  18. n0elia

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    Stop lying :D
     
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    Its clear many people commenting here dont own the GMA950 or Battlefield II.

    Yes the GMA 950 DOES run Battlefierld II perfectly fine with low/med setting.

    I also have played FEAR with the GMA950 on a core 2 Duo laptop ay 640x480 with some details enabled and it play very well.

    Pwhdavey, Yes it will run it OK. My previous laptop had the GMA950 and yes I tried that game on it awhile ago
     
    onion, Dec 8, 2007
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    lol if ur GMA950 can play FEAR maybe il try with my ati x1270 :D probably max! xD
     
    lokster, Dec 8, 2007
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  21. onion

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    the x1270 will run FEAR but again at 640x480.
     
    onion, Dec 8, 2007
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    my x200m runs FEAR at 800*600 lowest but it is stuttery when there's a lot of action.
     
    moon angel, Dec 8, 2007
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    IMO its better to play at lower resolution and have details higher. Looks much better.
     
    onion, Dec 8, 2007
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    gemadouble, Dec 8, 2007
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