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    good fps for integrated graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kvnrthr, Apr 13, 2010.

  1. kvnrthr

    kvnrthr Notebook Geek

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    Im looking for fps games that could run good on these specs:
    Pentium dual core 2.1ghz
    2gb ram
    Gma 4500

    No horror games please
    If youre stumped, rts would be fine too(already have warcraft 3)
     
    kvnrthr, Apr 13, 2010
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  2. lozanogo

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    With that you're basically looking for games released in 2004 and before. You can try Return to Castle Wolfenstein, or if you like FPS/RPG try Deus EX (its an excellent game).
     
    lozanogo, Apr 13, 2010
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  3. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I recommend Halo 1. I still play that today and used to play it on Netbooks fine.
     
    LaptopNut, Apr 13, 2010
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    Those Half Life 2 games should work. They are very well optimized.
     
    min2209, Apr 13, 2010
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    I would suggest Half Life and System Shock 2.
     
    scholar80, Apr 13, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Quake 3 and friends. There are freely downloadable games like Nexuiz, Warsow and Alien Arena that are based off the open-sourced Quake3 engine (thanks id Software!) that should work alright.
     
    Pitabred, Apr 13, 2010
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    Aliens vs. Predator 1 & 2 (originals) - horror but still good
    No One Lives Forever 1 & 2
    Portal
    Half-Life 1 & 2
    Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield (more tactical shooter, but still fun)
    Operation Flashpoint (again, tactical shooter, but awesome)
    Quake Live (online browser shooter based on original)
    Age of Empires 2 & 3
    Civilization IV
    C&C Generals + Zero Hour

    Take a stroll over to gog.com. They have lots of classic games for $5.99 or $9.99 and most work decently with integrated graphics.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 13, 2010
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  8. Syberia

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    I tried playing Halo on my laptop (T3400 and 4500MHD), and even on the lowest possible settings (looked terrible), I got a slide show.
     
    Syberia, Apr 13, 2010
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    Oh yeah, forgot to add the original Far Cry runs relatively well on a decent CPU with GMA 4500.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 13, 2010
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    Team Fortress Classic
    Sim City 4/Rush hour
     
    KING19, Apr 13, 2010
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  11. sean473

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    lol my old P4 desktop with Intel GMA could run it on high details and 1280X1024... u just didn't use a proper driver i think..

    and OP

    u can try

    CS
    Half Life 2
    Halo 1
    Battlefield 1942
    Battlefield 2
    Medal of Honor Allied Assualt and Maybe Pacific Assualt.
     
    sean473, Apr 13, 2010
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  12. insanechinaman

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    You could try Combat Arms or Soldier Front. Both free.
     
    insanechinaman, Apr 13, 2010
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  13. mobius1aic

    mobius1aic Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The original Call of Duty and it's expansion: United Offensive will run quite nicely. First played the original CoD on Intel GMA Extreme Graphics 2 lol.
     
    mobius1aic, Apr 13, 2010
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  14. User Retired 2

    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    If you have an expresscard slot and wanted to expand your gaming possibilities to an external LCD, consider a DIY ViDock setup. Eg: US$190 HD5670 or US$250 HD5770/HD5750. Could probably do a s/h HD4670 for US$150.

    NFS Most Wanted will run OK with your IGP.
     
    User Retired 2, Apr 13, 2010
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  15. ettornio

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    Quake Live.
     
    ettornio, Apr 13, 2010
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    Lol extreme indeed... i swear i'm nver using an Intel GPU ever in my life to play games

    This might be a good option if ur using ur laptop as a desktop replacement... it will increase ur gaming potential fourfold...
     
    sean473, Apr 14, 2010
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