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    Why my laptop can't run GTA:IV

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kidney, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. kidney

    kidney Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I downloaded the GTA:IV off the internet and installed it properly but when I start playing it only move a few frames per second even when I set it to low disply.


    my laptop specs are:
    System information: This Computer
    CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
    Number of CPU: 1
    Cores per CPU: 4
    CPU Type: Intel Core i7 Q 720 @ 1.60GHz
    CPU Speed: 1064.6 MHz
    Cache size: 256KB
    O/S: Windows 7 (64-bit)
    Total RAM: 4086.9 MB.
    Available RAM: 2582.3 MB.
    Video settings: 1366x768x32
    Video driver:
    DESCRIPTION: NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
    MANUFACTURER: NVIDIA
    BIOS: Version 70.16.25.0.1a
    DATE: 7-23-2009
    Drive Letter: C
    Total Disk Space: 58.8 GBytes
    Cluster Size: 4.0 KBytes
    File system: NTFS


    pls help
     
    kidney, Nov 26, 2009
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Are you on power saver?
     
    JCMS, Nov 26, 2009
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  3. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    I got the reason for you : Buy the game.
     
    chrusti, Nov 26, 2009
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  4. kidney

    kidney Notebook Enthusiast

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    no its on maximum performance
     
    kidney, Nov 26, 2009
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  5. kidney

    kidney Notebook Enthusiast

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    you did not offer a reason, you offered solution!!!

    I'd love to buy it but its banned here.
     
    kidney, Nov 26, 2009
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  6. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    this forum doesnt condone piracy but if its banned in your region then you shouldnt be playing it.

    its an omen,try solitaire instead.
     
    MrDJ, Nov 26, 2009
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  7. Rorschach

    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    He did give you a reason and you know it now.........your using a pirated game this is their piracy countermeasure.

    mods please lock thread this is not condoned here.
     
    Rorschach, Nov 26, 2009
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  8. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    This thread is now locked. We don't allow talk of piracy or illegal acts per the forum rules.
     
    Padmé, Nov 26, 2009
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