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I am Jim · Sep 06, 2009, 05:30 PM // 17:30

I am getting a new laptop and I want to know how it will run GW and obviously GW2 specs are not out yet but just an educated guess as to how it will run on the setup also.

Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Memory
Up to 4GB1 Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM.

Chipset
Intel® 965PM / GM Express Chipset

Graphics
Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Discrete Graphic Card: 256MB ATI® Mobility Radeon HD 3650

LCD Display
High resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900)
High resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920x1200)
High resolution, glossy LED widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900)

Audio and Speakers
Intel High Definition Audio 2.0
Optional Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced HD Software Edition
Hard Drives
Up to 320GB2 configured with a single 5400 RPM8 SATA hard drive.
Up to 640GB configured with a dual 5400 RPM8 SATA hard drives.

Optical Drives
8X Slot Load CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW)

Power
90 watt power supply
6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery

Sir Mad · Sep 06, 2009, 06:26 PM // 18:26

It's a bit vague... What's the processor? Concerning the RAM I read "up to 4GB", but how much RAM do you have exactly? You *could* play GW with 1GB or RAM, however you'd be much more comfortable with 2GB or more (especially if Vista is installed). Remember as well you need a 64 bit OS to use 4GB.

Also, I suggest to wait a few months before you buy a new computer so you will have Seven installed (unless you want to buy a second copy of Windows later or... do bad things to get one). It is MUCH more competitive than Vista.

Elder III · Sep 06, 2009, 10:52 PM // 22:52

what exactly are you getting? Most of the things listed give at least 2 options - the most important thing is the graphics - the Intel x3100 sucks for Guild Wars 1 and will be even worse for GW2 - the 3650 will be fine for GW1, but I would guess that it most likely won't play GW2 all maxed out, but should still be playable.

I am Jim · Sep 07, 2009, 03:39 PM // 15:39

yeh well obviously that wasn't such a great build lol. But Im just trying to get a good idea of what is decent out there. I really wanted to build my own but my parents want a warranty so I am stuck with buying a pre-built one. But if anyone can kind of give me a good general idea on what a good pre-built computer is that would be great. I cant really go over 1000 dollars which doesnt leave you guys with much room to work with especially for laptops.

P.S. I would prefer a laptop but in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter seeing as how it will be going in my room anyway. Secondly, i wont be buying this computer for at least 8 months.

beaverlegions · Sep 07, 2009, 03:59 PM // 15:59

Integrated graphics wont run anything, forget about it.
I'd say wait till all laptops are sold with windows 7 installed (unless you plan on formatting right after buying the pc).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220566
check this baby out.
And also check if you cnat get a asus g50

I am Jim · Sep 07, 2009, 04:43 PM // 16:43

Man thanx for you guys posting so fast, god i love guru lol. Anyway I was checking into those asus laptops earlier today and they are freakin sweet, but they do cost a pretty penny although not too bad for a laptop. Are there any Asus that cost a little less that will run GW and possibly GW2 on full settings without any problems or is that just it. Either way looks like I am gonna have to apply for a job lmao

Abedeus · Sep 07, 2009, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Dude, stop asking about GW2. We don't know the requirements. They might be as low as "Single Core 2.4 GHz" and as high as "Dual Core 3GHz" and 4 GB RAM minimal. We don't even know when the game is coming out, that's like predicting the requirements for Crysis 2.

A lot of laptops can run GW on full, but they cost a lot because of the mobile graphic cards and poweful CPUs.

Quaker · Sep 07, 2009, 10:01 PM // 22:01

Yeah, there should be a big sticky in this section saying "No-one knows what GW2 will require - please stop asking!"

Elder III · Sep 07, 2009, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by I am Jim

Secondly, i wont be buying this computer for at least 8 months.

If you aren't going to buy for 8 months there's not much point in asking for a build now. Prices and products will change vastly in that amount of time and there's no way to say decisively what things will cost at that time, other than the obvious that anything (mostly) that is "high end" now will be mid range and far cheaper by then. :P