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    Running Games From External Source?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BT60, Jun 12, 2010.

  1. BT60

    BT60 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I Am New To The Gaming World, I Am Interested In Using An External Device To Store Multiple Games & Play Them From This Device, So That I Do Not Bog My Computer Down. Any Input Appreciated!

    Thanks,
    Bt60
     
    BT60, Jun 12, 2010
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    You can use an eSATA device. Purchase an eSATA enclosure and Expresscard (hopefully your laptop doesn't just have PCMCIA).

    You could also use USB 2.0, but it will be much slower.

    If your games will fit on your SSD, just do that instead. It won't bog anything down.
     
    namaiki, Jun 12, 2010
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  3. BT60

    BT60 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,Thanks for the information. I have another question, I just got need for speed on my PC, the game works fine until I start a new game, it sends me an error report & will shut down the game. Any ideas ? PLEASE ADVISE! I AM USING- ATI VISIONTEK RADEON X1300 / GATEWAY GT5625E
    MAYBE MY VIDEO CARD IS THE PROBLEM ?

    BT60
     
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  4. BT60

    BT60 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    Does Need For Speed Need A External Controller For This Game To Work? I Was Thinking This Might Be Part Of My Problem.

    Thanks,

    Bt60
     
    BT60, Jun 12, 2010
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  5. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Which Need for Speed?

    Also, you don't need to capitalize the first letter of each word unless it's a name.
     
    namaiki, Jun 12, 2010
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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    That usually happens when a user tries to make an entire post in all caps.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 12, 2010
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  7. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    REALLY ARE YOU SURE?

    Edit : guess not, as it kept that above text as Caps.

    On Topic :

    how would one go about doing this on a desktop?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 12, 2010
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  8. BT60

    BT60 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok,

    Lets set the record straight, my "CAPS" button on my other computer is on the fritz. Have a Great dAy...!!!????

    PS: I did not realize we had an abudance of proffesional spell checkers in the HOUSE
     
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  9. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    On a desktop, you could purchase an eSATA PCI/PCIe card. (at least I believe there is such a product somewhere)
     
    namaiki, Jun 14, 2010
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  10. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    I store all of my games on my second internal HDD, but I have a desktop.
     
    Element, Jun 14, 2010
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