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terminator · Nov 25, 2007, 12:48 PM // 12:48

* Processor speed: 1.46 GHz
* Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core
* Screen size: 15.4 inches
* Storage (hard drive): 160 GB
* Memory (RAM): 2048 MB

Would this laptop be ok to run guild wars? link =
http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/p...specification#

If this laptop, could you plz recoomend a laptop which would be suitable for playing guild wars, i dont want to speand anymore than £500.

Thank You

milkflopance · Nov 25, 2007, 01:07 PM // 13:07

It should run GW, but i dont think it's a very good deal for the price with that processor and the shared graphics memory.

You can get an Inspiron 1520 laptop from Dell with dedicated graphics, and a faster processor for about the same price. Just select the base model from their site and customise it to match the 2048MB RAM. It comes out at around £519.

I'm not saying this is the best deal out there, but it beats Comet's IMO.

terminator · Nov 25, 2007, 01:17 PM // 13:17

thanks for your help, but i looked on Dell, i found the laptop and changed it to 2GB of ram and it came to £519, like you said, however the proccessor speed was the still the same, 1.46GHz.

tijo · Nov 25, 2007, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Still, that laptop for the same processor speed and amount of RAM will run GW better since it has a dedicated video card and not some crappy integrated graphics solution. The 8400GS isn't the best video card out there, but it's still decent enough for GW. If you can, upgrade to the 8600GT which isn't that great but still better than the 8400GS.

Malice Black · Nov 25, 2007, 02:25 PM // 14:25

The Sony would run it ok on low-medium. Looking 20ish max FPS.

Ebay has some good deals. Can pick up some £600-700 Dells for £400-500.

Also try the Dell Outlet website. You can get some major bargains from that site.

Havok1610 · Nov 25, 2007, 02:56 PM // 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tijo

Still, that laptop for the same processor speed and amount of RAM will run GW better since it has a dedicated video card and not some crappy integrated graphics solution. The 8400GS isn't the best video card out there, but it's still decent enough for GW. If you can, upgrade to the 8600GT which isn't that great but still better than the 8400GS.

Yeah, I have a 8600GT in my lappy with a C2D T7100 and 2gb ram, and I can run GW at a smooth 60FPS with the v-sync cap on, bout 80-90 without.

this is at 1280x800 all settings max and 4xAA

shanaya · Nov 25, 2007, 03:38 PM // 15:38

One of the amazing features of Guild Wars is how well it will run on computers with fairly low spec graphics cards. My laptop has integrated SiS616 graphics which is rated way below the integrated Intel GMA X3100 on the OP's suggested laptop, and it runs GW beautifully. Dual core 1.46 ghz processor is fine and 2 gigs of ram is massive. That Sony Vaio looks like a pretty good deal actually, but I would have to agree with milkflopance - you'll find you can get more for your money from Dell.

milkflopance · Nov 25, 2007, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminator

thanks for your help, but i looked on Dell, i found the laptop and changed it to 2GB of ram and it came to £519, like you said, however the proccessor speed was the still the same, 1.46GHz.

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/pr...hs1&l=en&s=dhs

Customise the one in the first column, you get 1.6 that way

EDIT: Remember to check the type of processor too. The one from Comet and this one from Dell are both Intel Dual Core, not the newer Intel Core 2 Duo. Remember that a 1.6 Dual Core is going to be slower than a 1.5 Core 2 Duo.

Chthon · Nov 25, 2007, 06:15 PM // 18:15

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Originally Posted by SONY VAIO VGN-NR10E/S

Shared graphics 251 MB
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Dedicated graphics Not featured
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Intel shared graphics

Absolutely not. Intel integrated graphics chips suck more than badly enough when they have their own memory. Forcing it to siphon system RAM is only going to make it worse. I cannot imagine that this system could run GW well at all, and I cannot possibly recommend that you buy it.

terminator · Nov 25, 2007, 07:27 PM // 19:27

Thanks for all your help. would this laptop be any better?
http://www.asuslaptop.co.uk/proddeta...op_F5VL-AP032C

lordpwn · Nov 25, 2007, 07:49 PM // 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminator

Thanks for all your help. would this laptop be any better?
http://www.asuslaptop.co.uk/proddeta...op_F5VL-AP032C

The page says "ATI X2300 512MB HyperMemory". HyperMemory's the term ATI uses for a video card feature that allows the card to use the system's primary RAM instead of having its own. My guess is the "512MB" is the maximum amount of RAM it can reserve from the system.

Generally, any video chip that uses the system RAM instead of having its own high-speed memory is nearly unusable for gaming except at very low resolutions and detail settings. The system bus just doesn't have enough bandwidth for the video hardware to work well.

sagilltwins · Nov 25, 2007, 08:10 PM // 20:10

this comp has more then enough power for GW

moriz · Nov 25, 2007, 08:14 PM // 20:14

"more than enough power" can be a bit subjective. can it run GW at playable framerates at it's native resolution? yes, if you can live with medium graphic settings. can it push AAx4 with everything maxed out? definately no.

Malice Black · Nov 25, 2007, 10:20 PM // 22:20

It will run. Yes, graphics will have to be toned down. AA is a no no. Everything set to med, it will run. Simple as that.

Kattar · Nov 26, 2007, 02:16 PM // 14:16

Agreed with Malice. Yeah, it's not a bad solution if you aren't concerned with high fps. But if you want super awesome graphics (as far as GW is concerned), you'll need to spend a little more money.