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    What should I do to upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by fadedglory, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. fadedglory

    fadedglory Newbie

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    I have a Dell i6000 and it is really slow with newer games, for example, I have star wars battlefront 2, and when it starts up it gives a message that says there is no tnl detected on my display adapter, and asks me if I want to continue. When I say yes it works fine, it's just slow when I'm loading maps (no lagging in-game). I just want to know what should do to upgrade my gaming capability...
     
    fadedglory, Jun 25, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    you can't. READ THE STICKIES
     
    hehe299792458, Jun 25, 2007
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    fadedglory Newbie

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    Ok, sorry that my question offended you.
     
    fadedglory, Jun 25, 2007
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    You'll have to get a new laptop
     
    Crimsonman, Jun 25, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Graphics are not upgradeable in most laptops, and definitely not in your laptop, therefore your only option would be to get a new computer.
     
    usapatriot, Jun 25, 2007
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    fadedglory Newbie

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    ok thx anyways :p
     
    fadedglory, Jun 25, 2007
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    If its slow when loading maps that means your hard disk is slow. If you get a disk with a faster spin then you can load the levels faster.
     
    TwilightVampire, Jun 26, 2007
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    Dont know your specs but more ram helps alot with games, less to load from the hdd if its in memory. Often a game will feel slow when there isnt enough ram so thats one option, loading times could be boosted with a faster hdd.

    Its just your gpu that cant be upgraded, Im not sure about the cpu on that model.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 26, 2007
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