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jchap127 · Aug 11, 2005, 03:21 PM // 15:21

Hi I really want to get this game but I only have a lap top computer with a Sis M741 32 mb video card. Now my question is will this play it at all or am I S.O.L. Thanks for any replys in advance.

yamyam of swad · Aug 11, 2005, 03:27 PM // 15:27

min spec for video card is radeon 8500 or geforce 3/4mx series with 32mb according to ncsoft

Omega Complex · Aug 11, 2005, 03:29 PM // 15:29

Notice this is MINIMUM, not RECOMMENDED... You should have just enought GPU power to play the game, however, you may or may not have enough processing power. What are the specs for the rest of your laptop?

jchap127 · Aug 11, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38

Full specs
Processor
Processor type Athlon XP-M

Performance index 2400+

Processor features PowerNow! technology

Processor manufacturer AMD
RAM
RAM installed size 512 MB

Memory specification compliance PC2700

Memory speed 333 MHz

RAM technology DDR SDRAM
Storage Hard Drive
Hard drive size 60 GB

Hard drive 60 GB IDE

Hard drive type Portable
OS Provided
OS provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Optical Storage
CD / DVD type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

CD / DVD drive CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo Integrated

Optical storage enclosure type Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Audio Output
Audio output type Sound card
Battery
Battery technology Lithium ion

Installed battery qty 1
Cache Memory
Cache size 512 KB

Cache type L2 cache
Modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Modem type Fax / modem
Mainboard
Chipset type SiS741
Video Output
Graphics processor SiS 741
Display (Projector)
Display (projector) diagonal size 15.4 in

Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix

Max resolution 1280 x 800
General
Compatibility PC

Model AV6200H60

Packaged quantity 1

Product line AVERATEC
Networking
Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

Networking compliant standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Networking type Network adapter
Dimensions & Weight
Depth 10 in

Height 1.2 in

Weight 6.2 lbs

Width 14 in
System
Notebook type Notebook
Miscellaneous
Included laptop accessories Remote control
Storage Floppy Drive
Floppy drive type None
Input Device
Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Remote control
Interface Provided
Interface provided 4 Hi-Speed USB, 1 Display / video S-video output, 1 Display / video VGA, 1 Modem Phone line, 1 Audio Line-out, 1 Microphone Input, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Video Memory
Video memory technology Shared video memory (UMA)

Scol · Aug 11, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

Hmm, shared memory... So it must be an integrated graphics card. I know those Intels could do pretty well at holding their own... not sure how SiS does. How old is the system?

I think the only way you'll know for sure is to test. Not sure if there's any games relatively similar in terms of graphics demand but maybe you could find a demo of such a game and check it out on your system. Really its not TOO demanding. A lot of people play it on lower spec systems and put up with crappy graphics waiting for their upgrades. I don't know if you're willing to do so.

Is your laptop your only system? No desktop to play on? Just curious.

jchap127 · Aug 11, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56

Its a AVERATEC 6200 that I just bought from Staples 6 months ago.
I tryed to install Final Fantasy 11 on it last week and I recieved the tnl error and it wouldn't launch the game. I dont want the same to happen with this game.

Omega Complex · Aug 11, 2005, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Well, All the specs seem fine to me, Sometimes testing is the only way to see. If it still gives you the error, its not the last word in if it will or will not run the game. Some of the problems can be fixed via driver/firmware updates, ect...

From a first glance, I'd say you should be fine, you appear to be well above the minimum requirements for the game. But you may have to turn down your graphics settings more so than somone playing at a high-power gaming computer would. I wouldnt expect the highest graphics settings to be available on a laptop.

Scol · Aug 11, 2005, 06:16 PM // 18:16

TNL? Is that some graphics issue or a game executable error?

jchap127 · Aug 11, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45

I think it is a game exacutable error that is caused by a graphics issue lol.
when ffxi goes from pol to the game it come back unknown tnl or tnt error.
Now when I go to the Guild Wars supported web site to see which cards are supported they mention nothin like my card at all. Does that mean it wont even let the game launch like ffxi does??

Omega Complex · Aug 11, 2005, 07:49 PM // 19:49

Ok, you are going to have to stop giving us abbrivations. Mabye do some research and then tell us the error. Saying TNL or TNT doesnt really help me much :S.

I dont know all computer acronyms ever, so your going to have to help me out, lol.

Horlem · Aug 11, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

GW is installed on my 1 year old laptop, but it is an Inspiron 5150 with 64 MB GFK (nVidia GeFrorce Go5200). It works well (all optins to the lowest level), but I only get 20-25 FPS.

Download GW from the GW homepage (the program is free, you only pay for an account) and ask a friend, if he can just play once on your computer. Then you will see, if your hardware is good enough.

jchap127 · Aug 12, 2005, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Ok i'll try these ideas out. Thanks everyone for the replys and I hope ill be able to join you all online soon.

Killion · Aug 12, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18

It'll work fine, though your ram is gonna get nibbled.

800x600 is gonna be the max you'll be playing on.