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    I know this is in the wrong place.....

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Richard Dickerson, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. Richard Dickerson

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    I was wondering if Civ 5 would run on my Q885, before I take it out of the wrap. :p
     
    Richard Dickerson, Oct 2, 2010
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    ...yes......
     
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    I take that as a strong guess? lol

    I guess I can take the risk. :p
     
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    Well here are the specs:


    Looks like you will have no problem with either the minimum or the recommended requiremnts, except for the Quad Core, but I really don't see that making much of a difference, to be honest. I forget, the 360m is DirextX 11 compatible, right?
     
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    No, the 360m isn't DX11 compatible. That was a large part of why I waited for the 460m, because aside from the substantial performance increase, its DX11 performance is actually better than the 5870m.

    However, I don't think you'll see a big difference with Civ5. DX11 games haven't really taken off yet.
     
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    Oh my! What kind of question is that, Richard? I bet your Qosmio feels offended and is not talking to you anymore.
     
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    How do I know that my GTS 360m is better than a 9800?
     
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    All those are mobile cards, I want to compare my 360m to a desktop 9800.

    That is a great resource though. Thanks for sharing it.
     
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    It's installed. The setting are mostly set to low or med and res was low too.

    I don't know if it sets it to my system or if these are why they all are set too. I'll check it out.
     
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    Having fun? Runs great, doesn't it?
     
    Andanzas, Oct 5, 2010
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    Yeah, it's pretty good. They have made some changes I really like. No more do I have to build transports to colonize a stupid island three squares off! I like the social thingy, it's like a spec for your nation. I like the ability to purchase spaces in your city. Quick and easy expansion you control!

    Mostly I am slowly going through it.
     
    Richard Dickerson, Oct 5, 2010
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