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    dv7 as gaming laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fantomasz, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. fantomasz

    fantomasz Notebook Deity

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    I have dv7 with Intel Core 2 duo 2.4 and 512 Nvidia as my main entertaiment computer.I have few games which I like to play from time to time.Anyone do same with dv7?

    I can play on full specs on CS Source but on Crysis I can play at medium and medium hgraphics to be perfect.Anyone have some experience with gaming on dv7?Let me see Your opinions.
     
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  2. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i play modern warfare 2 on my dv7 (see sig) at max settings
     
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    hustheman Notebook Evangelist

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    i have the dv5t, but pretty much the same specs,
    all my source games at max settings no aa, at 1280 by 800
    mw2 at max settings no aa, at 1280 by 800
    borderlands at max settings, no shadows, no aa, at 1280 by 800
     
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    RW-One Notebook Consultant

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    I have the DV7 with AMD / ATI combo, and game on it quite well. Half Life 2, a few flight sims and space sims, no issues that I've noted for what I use it for.

    It's a decent platform, you just have to know its limits and adjust the specific game accordingly.
     
    RW-One, Nov 26, 2009
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