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Old Jul 05, 2009, 02:44 AM // 02:44   #1
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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?

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Old Jul 05, 2009, 03:00 AM // 03:00   #2
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Read through this thread,apply changes and play http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10323347
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Old Jul 05, 2009, 03:09 AM // 03:09   #3
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i will definetley try this ty for the link. will it work with my computer though??
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Old Jul 05, 2009, 05:47 AM // 05:47   #4
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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).

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Old Jul 05, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00   #5
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 06:26 AM // 06:26   #6
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 01:45 PM // 13:45   #7
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 02:43 PM // 14:43   #8
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heres the info: 6gb of RAM, IntelCore2Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80 Ghz and 64 bit operating system.
That computer is worlds ahead of what GW needs to function even on reccomended... How bout graphics card?
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Old Jul 05, 2009, 04:57 PM // 16:57   #9
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I think this is it :Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 heres full info page http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/del...-32490052.html
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Old Jul 05, 2009, 05:11 PM // 17:11   #10
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 05:24 PM // 17:24   #11
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 05:41 PM // 17:41   #12
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I think this is it :Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 heres full info page http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/del...-32490052.html
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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 06:52 PM // 18:52   #13
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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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Old Jul 05, 2009, 07:11 PM // 19:11   #14
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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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Old Jul 06, 2009, 12:17 AM // 00:17   #15
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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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Old Jul 06, 2009, 04:35 PM // 16:35   #16
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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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Old Jul 06, 2009, 05:47 PM // 17:47   #17
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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.....

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Old Jul 06, 2009, 07:33 PM // 19:33   #18
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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.

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Old Jul 06, 2009, 09:38 PM // 21:38   #19
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thanks for the information
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You can either use Moriz Guide for Intel GMA cards and it will enable you to play GW
Yea i tried that..he didn't seem to follow.

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