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Perkunas · Oct 10, 2010, 08:41 PM // 20:41

I have recently received a Toshiba Satellite L675 with Windows 7. Where/how do I see the system info so that I can provide that info here in the forums? I would like to know if it will play GW2 at better than medium settings.

Edit:
Thank you Elder III

From what anyone may have heard, does this sound like a sufficient system for GW2? Thank you.

From dxdiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/10/2010, 16:00:06
Machine name: RAC-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite L675D
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/05/10 19:13:52 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II P320 Dual-Core Processor (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3836MB RAM
Page File: 1459MB used, 6209MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9712)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9712&SUBSYS_FD001179&REV_00
Display Memory: 1914 MB
Dedicated Memory: 252 MB
Shared Memory: 1661 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SEC544B
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (59.998Hz)

Elder III · Oct 10, 2010, 08:58 PM // 20:58

since GW2 isn't out yet we won't know anymore than you will....

with that said, go to your start menu and type in "dxdiag" and post the results here

Chrisworld · Oct 10, 2010, 09:48 PM // 21:48

Personally I think GW2 will run just fine on that machine. We still don't know for SURE, but I think either High or between medium and high. You're in great shape off the bat with that HD 4200 GPU.

Lord Sojar · Oct 10, 2010, 10:01 PM // 22:01

At that resolution? Low to medium. 1600x900 is pretty demanding resolution for a low end laptop GPU.

tijo · Oct 10, 2010, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Sojar

At that resolution? Low to medium. 1600x900 is pretty demanding resolution for a low end laptop GPU.

That, the HD4200 is a very weak laptop GPU. Depending on how CPU intensive GW2 will be, your CPU might struggle a bit too, though i'm pretty sure the 4200 will bottleneck before the CPU.

EDIT: I agree with elder (see his post below) about the resolution, it will go a long way to help you improve performance.

Elder III · Oct 11, 2010, 03:33 AM // 03:33

yep, the video card will be the weak link, I'd say your good for GW1, but I wouldn't expect to play GW2 at that resolution with any settings..... lower it to about 1024 x 768 and it might be ok with low to medium settings..... but I'm not betting the bank on it.

Quaker · Oct 11, 2010, 02:21 PM // 14:21

Running a lower rez 4:3 ratio on a 16:9 screen would look really, really crappy. I wouldn't recommend doing that.

I would say that GW2 will run on that laptop, but only at reduced graphics settings.

Perkunas · Oct 11, 2010, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Looks like varying opinions. Most likely because requirements haven't been posted anywhere yet.

Thanks for the input guys. I guess time will tell.

tijo · Oct 11, 2010, 04:52 PM // 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaker

Running a lower rez 4:3 ratio on a 16:9 screen would look really, really crappy. I wouldn't recommend doing that.

I would say that GW2 will run on that laptop, but only at reduced graphics settings.

Definitely, but the OP might have an 4:3 17 or 19" LCD monitor lying around somewhere. In which case, running it at 1024x768 wouldn't be a problem.

Elder III · Oct 11, 2010, 09:53 PM // 21:53

yeah, I just spit out the highest rez that I'd try to use with that hardware.... something like 1024 x 600 would be more apt I think....

Perkunas · Oct 11, 2010, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tijo

Definitely, but the OP might have an 4:3 17 or 19" LCD monitor lying around somewhere. In which case, running it at 1024x768 wouldn't be a problem.

I even have an ancient CRT, if that would help. lol