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    Is this laptop good enough?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Naravin, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. Naravin

    Naravin Newbie

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    Hi, i have a problem, this is the first real amount of money i have had and i always wanted a laptop, i found what i think is a good choice... but that is why i am here. Well first here is the link to the laptop

    http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_F3Jp_Laptop_F3JP-AP104C/version-1.asp

    This laptop is very near my budget, my budget being about £750-800 And i was wondering if it could run Morrowing IV: Oblivion on Moderate setting with no difficulty (Jittering and slowness drives me insane) Or maybe on a lower setting with no difficulty. If it can run this that that would be perfect, i also asked the compony selling the laptop and the answer i got was: "The laptop would be able to play most modern and current games" which didn't really answer my question. so please help before i spend my money!
     
    Naravin, Jul 6, 2007
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  2. iza

    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, the x1700 can handle oblivion on medium-ish settings quite well.
     
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  3. Naravin

    Naravin Newbie

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    Ok thanks, its a improvement on the replies i got so far from everyone i ask.
    Just trying to get all the info on this laptop before diving streight in. if anyone has any comments to make about the laptops specs i may upgrade it a little if i can. Like maybe a way to make it keep performance playing games comming out in the near future.
     
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  4. Destin

    Destin Notebook Enthusiast

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  5. Naravin

    Naravin Newbie

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    The gfx card for the laptop you posted above is only 128- bit as the minimum for the Radeon is 256 bit so .. im not sure what to stick with. (also i think i might have to pay a big shipping fee, im from the UK)... its a very nice laptop though.
     
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  6. vshade

    vshade Notebook Evangelist

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    As long as you don't play on battery, the x1700 have some very aggressive power management settings, I play oblivion well in a go 7600 the x1700 seems to be very little more powerful than mine so it should do fine
     
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  7. Naravin

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    i dont care too much about battery life, it comes with a 9 cell battery and im getting a powerfull fan mat so i might go with the other one or i might stick to the Asus. not sure yet :)
     
    Naravin, Jul 7, 2007
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