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    Netbooks gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BlueMak, Aug 16, 2008.

  1. BlueMak

    BlueMak Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering, is any of the very/cheapest cheap netbooks any good for basic gaming.
    Of course it will have to come with Windows. Thinking of games like Locomotion/Transport Tycoon, turn based wargames, perhaps DOS emulator for much older games, etc.

    When I say netbooks I mean those very small (8-10 inches monitor) notebooks that weight from 0.9Kg to 1.5 and cost a couple of hundrend GBPs/euros.

    Anyone here as experience with them? I already know that the HP2133 is too slow for any such task.
     
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Netbooks can probably play 2D games fine, and old 3D games (which may depend on the integrated videocard).

    Some of the netbooks coming out are using Intel GMA900/950 IGPs... which can actually play games like Far Cry at low resolutions.

    Coupled with upcoming dual-core Intel Atoms and VIA Nano's, you can probably do some decent old skool 3D gaming fine.
     
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  3. BlueMak

    BlueMak Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, Intel Atom is dual core? I didn't know that.

    I might get one as a back up notebook and safety net but it's nice to know it could play some games.
     
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    Not all of them I think, the new Asus Eee sports a 1.6GHz Intel Atom but not dual core.
    Theres a video floating around YouTube of a guy managing to get ESIV: Oblivion to work on his 900MHz Eee. :D
     
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  5. Gophn

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    you can play 3D games prior to 2004 ok with a netbook.
     
    Gophn, Aug 16, 2008
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