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    swat 4 and aoe3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by dhacmbs, Jun 3, 2006.

  1. dhacmbs

    dhacmbs Notebook Geek

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    will the dv100t with a intel 950 chip and 2 gigs of ram be able to run age of empires 3 or swat 4?
    also how good will they run?
     
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    Very poorly (i.e. lowest settings and resolution with poor framerates). The GMA950 is simply not meant for gaming in 3D. Get at least the 7300/7400 Go or the X1300/X1400. Ideally, the X1600 or, preferably, the 7900GS are the way to go.
     
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    so the 950 cant run age of empires 3 very well? i thought it was a pretty easy game? i already ordered the laptop do they sell pci express video cards?
     
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    No, as you can't upgrade a laptop's graphics card. AOE3 is actually a very demanding game, and it can use PS 3.0 technology to really push a system.

    BTW, here is Intel's list of supported games for the GMA950:

    http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel945gm/sb/CS-021400.htm

    For AOE3 it says "Age of Empires III* game is playable; however, this game may experience low frame rates (frames per second or FPS) during game play." For SWAT 4 it says playable, but I'm guessing with rather low settings.
     
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