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    What PCGames will work?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by INStar, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. INStar

    INStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if i wanted to game a little bit on the side with my new laptop coming tomrrow.... what games work good with these specs..

    Inspiron E1505, Intel Core Duoprocessor T2400 (2MB/1.83GHz/667MHz)
    15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    100GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, English without Media, for Inspiron
    24X Combo CD-RW/DVD for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    CyberLink PowerDVD v5.7 Decoding Sofware for DVD Drives
    Sonic Digital Media, v7.0, forInspiron
    SoundBlaster Advanced Audio for XPS M1710
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps), for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR) for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
     
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  2. alexkolb

    alexkolb Newbie

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    unreal tournament 2004, all maxed out
    HL2, all max , 2x aa, 1 step below from 1680x1050 resolution
    everquest 2, "high performance" setting , 1680x1050
    hitman: bloodmoney, all medium, 1280 resolution
    Need for Speed most wanted , 1024 resolution, one step above medium grapihcs

    still gona test out Dreamfall: the longest journey, and prey demo.
     
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  3. aurawolf

    aurawolf Notebook Consultant

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    99% of them, you shouldn't have to many problems running games just make sure all your drivers are up to date.
     
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  6. INStar

    INStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok I'm sorry thanks for your help everyone!
     
    INStar, Jun 27, 2006
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