Jul 05, 2009, 02:44 AM // 02:44
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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Is My Computer Good Enough?
i just got a new computer last year, but i still cant get to the place my derv is stuck in, whenan terrace. i cant get past this in NF, i cant go past the first town in charrlands or anywhere else in EoTN. i need to beat them for money etc etc. i have the inspiron 530 computer. now ive been thinkin of gettin a laptop that will have the power to get past these spots but theyre all over 700 bucks. i didnt want to spend anywhere near 600. Notes: when playing Eotn, some characters faces are darker, like joras, or Gwen, and there is obvious missing blocks when smoke appears, flame, etc. any advice?
Last edited by God Of Fire; Jul 05, 2009 at 03:06 AM // 03:06..
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Jul 05, 2009, 03:00 AM // 03:00
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#2
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
Guild: Amateur Pwnography [SeKz] Officer
Profession: Mo/
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Jul 05, 2009, 03:09 AM // 03:09
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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i will definetley try this ty for the link. will it work with my computer though??
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Jul 05, 2009, 05:47 AM // 05:47
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Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Aug 2008
Profession: E/
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Which 530 do you have. There are several, some with integrated graphics. That could be a problem as they can't always handle the 'busy' areas.
Pretty sure there is a section on the gw main page with min specs. If your pc falls below these the best option may be a new graphics card ( assuming that is possible on your pc model).
gl
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Jul 05, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Jul 2008
Profession: A/W
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I have the 530 as well. I can load all maps fine, and play most games on High setting without lag.
I got ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT. Which one you got?
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Jul 05, 2009, 06:26 AM // 06:26
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Forge Runner
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Wow man I can play at like 40 FPS with no graphical lag or problems on my old, half burned out, heat damaged Radeon x1600 why can't people play on GMA cards...
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Jul 05, 2009, 01:45 PM // 13:45
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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heres the info: 6gb of RAM, IntelCore2Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 Ghz and 64 bit operating system.
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Jul 05, 2009, 02:43 PM // 14:43
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#8
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Forge Runner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by God Of Fire
heres the info: 6gb of RAM, IntelCore2Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 Ghz and 64 bit operating system.
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That computer is worlds ahead of what GW needs to function even on reccomended... How bout graphics card?
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Jul 05, 2009, 05:11 PM // 17:11
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Frost Gate Guardian
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Luxembourg
Guild: DVD Forums [DVDF]
Profession: R/
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I'd say go and buy a decent Graphics Card... but apparently your PC only has a 250W PSU, which narrows down the choices considerably. Instead of buying a laptop, I'd spend the money on a Graphics Card and PSU. Unless you really want a laptop.
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Jul 05, 2009, 05:24 PM // 17:24
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Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: long a
Profession: Mo/
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C2D and 6gigs RAM with integrated graphics? Wow, those Inspirons really know how to be ass-backwards.
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Jul 05, 2009, 05:41 PM // 17:41
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#12
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Ascalonian Squire
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Quote:
Originally Posted by God Of Fire
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I'm fairly sure that the integrated graphics card can cope with Guild Wars, although you'll probably experience infrequent lag and certainly crash if you go into very VERY densely populated areas. The only big problem will be that you'll have to run most visual settings really low and it won't look as great.
I say just spend some 70 - 90$ and buy a mid range graphics card to be good to go.
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Jul 05, 2009, 06:52 PM // 18:52
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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yea like i cnt go into charrlands, asura area, or far into NF Ie: Wehnan terrace my derv has been stuck there for 2 years and id rather spend 100 bucks, then 600+.
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Jul 05, 2009, 07:11 PM // 19:11
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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i dont want to spend anything at all though if i dont need to. is there anyway i can beat EoTN with my comp the way it is??
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Jul 06, 2009, 12:17 AM // 00:17
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über těk-nĭsh'ən
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Canada
Profession: R/
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GMA 3100, which coincidently is the one that my guide is made for, is surprisingly bad at handling GW. while it performs quite fast, it's stuck in DX8.1 rendering, which automatically crashes in certain areas of GW. the only way to force DX9 rendering is with the 3danalyzer program.
what's really funny, is the older, weaker GMA 950 can handle GW just fine. i think anet probably forgot the "use software renderer" optimization command for the GMA 3100.
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Jul 06, 2009, 04:35 PM // 16:35
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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i guess im buying a new laptop then. any suggestions for laptops under $500 with an excellent Graphics card with needs for running through and beating all guild wars campaigns? thanks for all your help
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Jul 06, 2009, 05:47 PM // 17:47
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Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ohio
Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY)
Profession: R/
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You can either use Moriz Guide for Intel GMA cards and it will enable you to play GW - or you can spend less then $100 and have a new Power Supply and Graphics Card that will let you play GW on MAX settings as well as some other games that you can't even touch with your current graphics. Don't go buy a new laptop just to play GW - if you do you're going to be wasting money.
Get this PSU (it's more than you actually need right now but it's cheap and excellent quality and it gives you room for other upgrades in the future):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153052
Get this GPU (all you need for GW and more):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121319
Total Price after Rebates = $70 with Free Shipping That sounds like a pretty good deal to me compared with $700 or so for a half way decent laptop.....
Last edited by Elder III; Jul 06, 2009 at 05:55 PM // 17:55..
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Jul 06, 2009, 07:33 PM // 19:33
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#18
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Hell's Protector
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Canada
Guild: Brothers Disgruntled
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Before buying a new power supply, be aware that some Dells use a non-standard power connector on the motherboard. You may have to get a power supply designed for use with Dells. I'm not sure if this one is non-standard - you could compare a standard connector to the ones shown in your manual or http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1581446
The mobo does have a PCIe connector, so you could get a discrete video card for it. Almost anything will perform as well as the on-board - it doesn't have to be fancy. Just make sure it will work with your power supply (watts-wise)
Edit - the connector does appear to be standard, so you could get a bigger power supply.
Last edited by Quaker; Jul 06, 2009 at 07:49 PM // 19:49..
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Jul 06, 2009, 09:38 PM // 21:38
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#19
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jul 2009
Guild: EviL
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thanks for the information
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Jul 07, 2009, 03:28 AM // 03:28
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
Guild: Amateur Pwnography [SeKz] Officer
Profession: Mo/
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Elder III
You can either use Moriz Guide for Intel GMA cards and it will enable you to play GW
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Yea i tried that..he didn't seem to follow.
Quote:
Originally Posted by God Of Fire
thanks for the information
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Proofs.
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