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    Second Life - looking for a suitable laptop to play SL but otherwise needed for very basic use.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by KarinB, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. KarinB

    KarinB Newbie

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    Hi -

    I have been doing as much research as I can to help my husband who needs to buy a replacement for his now defunct Toshiba Laptop. He basically plays Second Life, reads & writes occasional emails and likes surfing the internet. So one "higher" end use and very little else.

    I have been reading about overheating issues concerning various graphics cards with laptops (part of the reason I think for the demise of his 4 year old laptop).

    He needs a laptop rather than a PC as we live a split life between the two hemispheres.

    I have been looking at an Acer Aspire 5750G (comes with nVidia Geforce 610M) and a Samsung 300E Core i5 (with the older nVidia Geforce 520MX)

    Not 100% sure whether SL will work with either of these cards?

    Any feedback or alternative suggestions greatly appreciated!
     
    KarinB, Jun 17, 2012
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    You should ask in the what notebook should I buy section and fill the form, you'll get suggestions more suited to your needs/budget.
     
    tijo, Jun 17, 2012
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