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    laptop graphics card

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Xonar, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    ok, im thinking of buying a Gateway Model MX7515 Notebook.
    Specs:
    -Processor Brand: AMD

    -Processor Class: Athlon™ 64-M

    -Processor Speed: 2.6GHz

    -Additional Technologies: HyperTransport™ Technology

    -Memory Type: DDR

    -Memory Size: 1GB (512MB x 2)

    -Memory Speed: DDR333 (PC2700)

    -Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics

    -GPU/VPU: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600

    -Video Memory: 128MB

    My question is if i could possible play Heroes Of Might And Magic 5, if the video card is compataible with the game.
     
    Xonar, Aug 26, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    You should have no problem with this game.

    Requirements
    Supported OS: Windows® 2000/XP (only)
    Processor: Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM 1.5 GHz (Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz recommended)
    RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
    Video Card: DirectX® 9 compliant w/ 64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
    Sound Card: DirectX® 9 compliant
    DirectX Version: DirectX® 9 or higher (included on disc)
    CD-ROM: 12X CD-Rom or better
    Hard Drive Space: 2+ GB
    Multiplay: Broadband internet connection

    JC
     
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  3. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    alright thx, now is this laptrop good for any other new pc games?, or will it be good for the ones now, and not be able to play the later ones, (like in a time span of a year).
     
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  4. NetBrakr

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    Well if you want to play the most current games, I would suggest that you have better graphic card, something like 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS. However, if you want to plays game in the future, you must need to crank up the graphic card, like 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GTX.

    JC
     
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  5. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    Well the problem is... i don't rly know how to upgrade this notebook
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...5957&GSESID=psjcdcau1bgvha55t35tab55&GSCID=10

    Thats where i got it from, and it has no customizable options.. i would love a laptop with a geforce 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS, but the laptops at tigerdirect.com dont rly have any, or if they do the proc is crap, mobo is worthless, or ram = 512mb
     
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  6. NetBrakr

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    Yeah, I see, Well, I see you posted a thread in the What notebook should i buy forum. This is good, cause you will have more options.

    JC
     
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    The go7900 series GPU is overkill for the average gamer! The mainstream cards like the go7600 and x1600 are very capable of playing most new games on high. Although less powerful they will last you a good couple of years. Also as they are mainstream cards you will find that significantly more laptops are open to you.
     
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  8. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Are you sure want an Athalon 64? Those are a bit outdated and so is the X1600.

    Check out a Core Duo or Turion CPU, with an X1400, X1600, 7400, 7600, GPU.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 26, 2006
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