Medieval 2 totalwar desktop question.

Hi i wanted know if this notebook could handle medieval 2 total war?

Sony Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Notebook Computer
Model: VGNAR320E
Intel Core 2 Duo • 1.66 GHz • 2.0 GB RAM • 160.0 GB 4,200 RPM Hard Drive • DVD-DL/CD-RW Combo (Double Layer)
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Sony Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Notebook ComputerProcessor TypeIntel Core 2 DuoProcessor Speed1.66 GHzDisplay TypeTFT Active Matrix DisplayRAM2.0 GB RAMScreen Size/Resolution17.0" XBRITE 1,440 x 900Hard Drive160.0 GB 4,200 RPM Hard DriveCD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD RecordableDVD-DL/CD-RW Combo (Double Layer)Max CD/CD-RW/DVD SpeedSee Additional Features for Optical Drive SpeedsWireless Network802.11a/b/gIntegrated WebCam/MicrophoneYesRAM Shared with VideoYesIntegrated Modem56K V.92 ModemPointing DeviceTouch PadLaptop Weight8.4 LbsUSB Ports3 USB PortsUSB Port VersionUSB Port Version 2.0IEEE 1394 Ports (Firewire)1 IEEE 1394 PortWired Network Interface10/100Mb Ethernet Network InterfacePC Card Slot (PCMCIA)1 Type-1 or Type-2 PC CardExpressCard Slot1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (Also Supports ExpressCard/34)Battery TypeLithium-Ion BatteryVideo MemoryUp to 335 MB Shared Video RAMBus Speed667 MHz BusCache Memory2 MB Level 2 CacheOperating SystemWindows Vista Home PremiumOther FeaturesEstimated battery life:TBD.Color:Black.RAM: PC2-5300.Optical Drive Speeds MAX)Write VD+R DL=4x, DVD-R=8x,DVD-RW=6x, DVD+R=8x,DVD+RW=8x, CDR=24x, CDRW=16x,DVD-R DL=4x, DVDRAM=5x.Read VD-R=8x, CD=24x.DVDRAM=5x.
Dimensions16.4(w) X 1.3(h) X 11.8(d)

 

They can handle the game but it also depends on how they are configured and how well you want to play the game. ie: settings and resolution

 

What are their specifications?

 

All have a GMA 950 GPU, and 512 or 1Gb Ram. It will not be very satisfying to play Medieval 2 on these laptops. I think you will get very low framerates during the battles.

 

Just bought the game today and I get a bit of stutter with settings on high with my notebook. I guess I can see why, the battles are very detailed and realistic.

 

On your XPS M1710? This makes the A8JS sound less desirable.

 

Then it will run horribly, hell MII:TW strains my system on medium settings.

Side Note*: The 1.2 patch should be out soon.

 

Yeah, I've been wondering if my system isn't performing to its fullest. I can put on 2xAA with anisotropic x4, and all other settings on high, but when there gets around 6,000 troops, the game starts to stutter.

 

Good God 6,000 troops? You're performing fine if you can get up that high and just start to stutter.

 

Aren't number of troops which computor can handle without stutter is limitation in the CPU power, not GPU so much?

 

Alright, that was an exaggeration. Around 4-5 thousand troops, I'm probably getting 10 or 11 fps . Also, it seems like I lag a lot when there is a wall siege, but I think that has something to do with the game.

 

Thanks for the replys.

Will this one be able to play it?


Sony Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Notebook Computer
Model: VGNAR320E
Intel Core 2 Duo • 1.66 GHz • 2.0 GB RAM • 160.0 GB 4,200 RPM Hard Drive • DVD-DL/CD-RW Combo (Double Layer)
More Detail
New Low Price$1,599.97
Quantity** *

Sony Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Notebook ComputerProcessor TypeIntel Core 2 DuoProcessor Speed1.66 GHzDisplay TypeTFT Active Matrix DisplayRAM2.0 GB RAMScreen Size/Resolution17.0" XBRITE 1,440 x 900Hard Drive160.0 GB 4,200 RPM Hard DriveCD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD RecordableDVD-DL/CD-RW Combo (Double Layer)Max CD/CD-RW/DVD SpeedSee Additional Features for Optical Drive SpeedsWireless Network802.11a/b/gIntegrated WebCam/MicrophoneYesRAM Shared with VideoYesIntegrated Modem56K V.92 ModemPointing DeviceTouch PadLaptop Weight8.4 LbsUSB Ports3 USB PortsUSB Port VersionUSB Port Version 2.0IEEE 1394 Ports (Firewire)1 IEEE 1394 PortWired Network Interface10/100Mb Ethernet Network InterfacePC Card Slot (PCMCIA)1 Type-1 or Type-2 PC CardExpressCard Slot1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (Also Supports ExpressCard/34)Battery TypeLithium-Ion BatteryVideo MemoryUp to 335 MB Shared Video RAMBus Speed667 MHz BusCache Memory2 MB Level 2 CacheOperating SystemWindows Vista Home PremiumOther FeaturesEstimated battery life:TBD.Color:Black.RAM: PC2-5300.Optical Drive Speeds MAX)Write VD+R DL=4x, DVD-R=8x,DVD-RW=6x, DVD+R=8x,DVD+RW=8x, CDR=24x, CDRW=16x,DVD-R DL=4x, DVDRAM=5x.Read VD-R=8x, CD=24x.DVDRAM=5x.
Dimensions16.4(w) X 1.3(h) X 11.8(d)

 

If that system has a GMA 950 then no.

MII:TW is an intensive game, for best results get a notebook with at least a 7400/x1400 in it preferably a 7600/X1600/7700/X1700.

 

I can't read those specifications at all, but in general, I wouldn't recommend playing M2 on anything less than an X1600 (128bit bus version just to be sure).

@dvmp41: Okay, yea it seems you're underperforming considering your system specs. Are you running on a clean install of Windows or the original Dell install?

 

physics is more depent on ur CPU. so u alexejrm is correct. the movement would have to do with how the formation would move and if a group gets hit with lets say a big rock or something it would affect ur cpu. cpu also controls ur AI. but u would be limited by ur gpu as well cause ur gpu would have to render all of the characters. sorry i kinda went all over the place with that one.

 

I'm waiting for the 1.2 patch before I start playing again.

 

And the patch will be out April 5th! Finally!

http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/12648/t/Med-II-Update-2-Release-Date.html

 

does best buy, circuit city, and sears sell any notebooks that can play M2: TW?

sorry for so many questions, but i can't buy notebooks from the net for now.

 

Best Buy carries the Asus G1 which can do so.

As for anything else they may carry I do not think so.

 

Thanks alot.

Hugs... ( in a buddy way )

 

Sure no problem!

 

It appears the patch has been delayed due to a crash error.