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God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 01:29 AM // 01:29

ok, well Im lookin for a laptop that is under 600, will run all Guild wars, beat all games, go everywhere without problems. I would also like this laptop not be just for GW. i would need cd/DVD disc drive. I found some laptops in which i will give links. My question is, will any of these laptops work the way they are, will i need to buy a seperate Video Card for said computer, and which video card will i need. like i said i can only spend at most 550, but will pay extra 50 if really needed. Heres the links, and remember to tell me if they will work as is, if not what Video Card will i have to buy for which laptop:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9191849&type=product&id=12180531 45987#tabbed-customerreviews

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9368169&type=product&id=12180929 59299

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9149557&type=product&id=12180362 13752

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9149557&type=product&id=12180362 13752

http://www.dell.com/us/en/business/n...60&s=bsd&cs=04

any computer opinoins will be appreciated as well. Thanks in Advance.

moriz · Jul 07, 2009, 02:16 AM // 02:16

you can't upgrade the graphic cards for laptops. you'll either have to buy a laptop with a good enough graphic chip right off the bat, or abandon laptops and get a desktop.

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 02:49 AM // 02:49

As Moriz said you cant upgrade or change the video card in a laptop - for gaming you will want a laptop with a dedicated video card, not an integrated one, but those are almost always more expensive..... generally you will want to have $800 or more budgeted for a half way decent gaming laptop.

I should also state that every one of the laptops you have listed has the same type of video card (Intel Integrated) that your old desktop has - which was giving you trouble already. None of them are a good choice for Guild Wars or any other semi-modern video game.

Snograt · Jul 07, 2009, 01:04 PM // 13:04

For a laptop that's going to be playing recent games, you're really not going to see much change from a grand without cutting corners.

However, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115556 - opinions?

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 01:37 PM // 13:37

from what i can see, you just found the perfect laptop for me. thank you so much! and the Nvidia Graphics card is top of the line yes? it will run through all of guild wars without problems? thanks again.

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I just went lookin at best buy for this laptop and came across this.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218099043398

is this one just as good? i mean is the one you showed me a better buy for $200 more? performance wise of course

esthetic · Jul 07, 2009, 02:33 PM // 14:33

looks fine, nice find! Never owned an acer but the specs looks fine and cant beat that price, $299.00!

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 02:52 PM // 14:52

which one the 300 or the 500 dollar one? will the 300 dollar one run all of guy wars 1+2+3 beat them and run EoTN as well as beating it?if so then im picking it up tom. im so freakin happy! my derv has been stuck in wehnan terrace for the past 2 years, but now i can get him out!

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Don't get the $300 one from Best Buy - it has very crappy graphics and the other specs are way lower than the $500 one from Newegg. The $500 one will give you a decent Guild Wars experience and should have no problem playing through the whole game, just be prepared to possibly need to lower the settings at some points. The 9100M GPU is basically a renamed 8400M which is a mobile graphics chipset that lots of people have used to play GW. :-)

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 09:01 PM // 21:01

i have no problem with lowering the setting on a computer at all. just need to find one with the right req.

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 10:15 PM // 22:15

i was lookin at dells. i read that you can add a graphics card onto a dell. is there any dell/toshiba laptops with dedicated graphics card (that will run through all of the guild wars campaigns so i can finally beat them) out there for under 500-550? thanks for all your guys' gals' help. i appreciate it a lot.

Elder III · Jul 07, 2009, 10:59 PM // 22:59

You cannot add a graphics card to a laptop - to even do so would require that you directly solder the chipset to the motherboard, and you don't want to even think about that.

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

dam. ok well is there any dells for less than $550 that will meet my needs?

moriz · Jul 07, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

you can custom order dell laptops with dedicated graphic cards. however, you won't be able to change them afterwards, and dell never offer you very good selections.

God Of Fire · Jul 07, 2009, 11:21 PM // 23:21

how would you custom order? and what about toshiba, or sony?

moriz · Jul 07, 2009, 11:48 PM // 23:48

www.dell.com

i'm pretty sure toshiba and sony do not do custom orders, unfortunately.

Elder III · Jul 08, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06

You can customize certain Toshiba laptops, but none within the OPs price range - about the only way to get a laptop with a dedicated graphics card for $500 range is to luck out on EBay.

God Of Fire · Jul 08, 2009, 01:48 AM // 01:48

Any of these meet what i need? theyre refurbished from circuit city. the y have geforce graphics cards in them and good ram for under 500.

http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...431&CatId=1902

http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...439&CatId=1902

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4636888&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detai lspecs

once again i appreciate everyones help.

moriz · Jul 08, 2009, 01:58 AM // 01:58

none of them are particularly great, but the last one is the best.

ChromisElda · Jul 08, 2009, 03:16 AM // 03:16

I agree with moriz, the processing speed and graphics cards on the first two are much weaker compared to the last one. Another thing to note is that the 512kb L2 cache and 1gb system memory of the 1st is very low as well, which will cause you problems when using a graphics card that relies on system memory.