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    trying to install wow...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by shocker3000, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. shocker3000

    shocker3000 Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a T61 with discrete graphics, and a 2.2gig dual core processor. I go to install wow and it is telling me I have insufficent CPU speed, despite being over the requirements. Should I just go ahead and install anyway?
     
    shocker3000, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. synic

    synic Notebook Deity

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    it will probably work fine. the only thing i can think of that might give you problems the first time is your video card drivers. if the game looks weird/doesn't play correctly, look into updating your drivers.
     
    synic, Jun 30, 2008
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    jbarquinha Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also play WoW, and it gave me the same warning... Install it anyway it'll run just fine!! (don't push the graphics though! :p)
    I have a T7500 with NVS140M and 4GB of RAM.
     
    jbarquinha, Jun 30, 2008
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  4. synic

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    the only problem i have with WoW is that sometimes when i exit the game, i receive a BSOD stating my video memory manager has experienced a fatal error. it's only when i exit the game though, and it's only WoW.

    many other people have this problem according to the internet (nvidia forums/WoW forums). no solution yet though... :(
     
    synic, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. shocker3000

    shocker3000 Notebook Consultant

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    Cool thanks. Just how much do you think I will be able to push the graphics? Keeping in mind I will be running dual monitors with one of them running itunes.
     
    shocker3000, Jun 30, 2008
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    Palmvim Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have WOW on my thinkpad. It works just fine. I have a T7300 with NVS140M and 3GB of RAM. Hopes this help.
     
    Palmvim, Jun 30, 2008
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    Yea, just so you know, it's because the game was made a while ago, about 4 years ago. Back then, processors were pushing 3ghz, dual-core processors didn't exist, the installer just checks your processor, says wham low speed and warns you. Install anyway, it works fine.
     
    anthony5000t, Jul 3, 2008
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  8. synic

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    try maxing everything out and see what happens, and work it out from there. push things down as needed; should be alright...
    ...but seriously, itunes.. ? cmon :(
     
    synic, Jul 3, 2008
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