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 Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: Will this laptop run current games smoothly on low? |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834107028
Will this laptop run most current games (TF2, L4D, GMOD, Fallout3, etc.) on low settings?
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Brand COMPAQ
Series Presario
Model CQ60-210US
Part# NB275UA#ABA
General
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Type AMD Athlon X2 QL-62 2.0G
Screen 15.6"
Memory Size 2GB DDR2
Hard Disk 250GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8200M
Video Memory Shared memory
Communication Modem, LAN and WLAN
Dimensions 14.88" x 9.90" x 1.38-1.72"
Weight 6.52 lbs.
Other Features Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
CPU
CPU Type AMD Athlon X2
CPU Speed QL-62(2.00GHz)
CPU L2 Cache 1MB
Display
Screen Size 15.6"
Wide Screen Support Yes
LCD Features High-Definition BrightView
Resolution 1366 x 768
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Graphics
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 8200M
Video Memory Shared system memory
Graphic Type Integrated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 250GB
HDD RPM 5400rpm
HDD Interface SATA
Memory
Memory Slots 2 x DIMM
Memory 2GB
Max Memory Supported 4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Communications
Modem 56K
LAN 10/100Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Ports
USB 3
Video Port 1 x VGA
Audio Ports 1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Altec Lansing speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
Keyboard 101-key compatible full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
Power
AC Adapter 65-watt AC adapter
Battery 6-cell lithium ion
Physical spec
Dimensions 14.88" x 9.90" x 1.38-1.72"
Weight 6.52 lbs. |
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Karakawe
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You could probably get by playing TF2, but the 8200M is an integrated GPU with shared system memory. The CPU is only marginally good for more modern gaming.
If you want my advice, don't expect a whole lot from laptops in the way of gaming unless you're prepared to pay for the performance. Also, just keep in mind that recertified means that it was returned to the manufacturer, who gave it the OK that it is the same as the new piece of hardware.
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Well you named some diverse games in terms of power needed to run.
TF2: Yes definitely. In fact, you can run it on medium to maybe even high specs smoothly. TF2 isn't that high specs a game.
Gmod: Same as TF2.
L4D: Also same. Most source games aren't very high specs.
Fallout 3: Yes, but definitely keep on lowest as possible. You may experience some low FPS at times.
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L4D Lagsssssssssssssss. I have a decent computer and i have to play on Medium 
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Well i don't expect a BIG boost, but considering my current computer is a:
2.4ghz CELERON
1gb DDR ram
GeForce 6200
Also I will probably be buying more ram.
Also considering the refurbished status, I don't really care about a few scratches here and there.
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| remember that integrated graphics cards are horrible for gaming so don't expect to play anything at highest settings and most games don't use more than 1 core (except for L4D which uses both) so the dual core won't help there as much. I know it looks like a great laptop and all but you won't be so happy about the performance (gaming wise)
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| Hypnotizer wrote: | | remember that integrated graphics cards are horrible for gaming so don't expect to play anything at highest settings and most games don't use more than 1 core (except for L4D which uses both) so the dual core won't help there as much. I know it looks like a great laptop and all but you won't be so happy about the performance (gaming wise) |
As I already stated, I am wanting to play it on low settings.
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| TriigerHappy wrote: | Well i don't expect a BIG boost, but considering my current computer is a:
2.4ghz CELERON
1gb DDR ram
GeForce 6200
Also I will probably be buying more ram.
Also considering the refurbished status, I don't really care about a few scratches here and there. |
My specs are the same, except I have a GeForce FX 5200. I can run TF2 smoothly on a little above lowest settings.
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| FangBanger wrote: | | What is the best way for a lv19 Soldier to solo Sledge on Borderlands? |
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TriigerHappy
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| elpacco wrote: | | TriigerHappy wrote: | Well i don't expect a BIG boost, but considering my current computer is a:
2.4ghz CELERON
1gb DDR ram
GeForce 6200
Also I will probably be buying more ram.
Also considering the refurbished status, I don't really care about a few scratches here and there. |
My specs are the same, except I have a GeForce FX 5200. I can run TF2 smoothly on a little above lowest settings. |
On lowest settings i get 10 fps O_o
no extra apps open either
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| TriigerHappy wrote: | | elpacco wrote: | | TriigerHappy wrote: | Well i don't expect a BIG boost, but considering my current computer is a:
2.4ghz CELERON
1gb DDR ram
GeForce 6200
Also I will probably be buying more ram.
Also considering the refurbished status, I don't really care about a few scratches here and there. |
My specs are the same, except I have a GeForce FX 5200. I can run TF2 smoothly on a little above lowest settings. |
On lowest settings i get 10 fps O_o
no extra apps open either
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Well then that is most likely due to your connection to the server. What is the average ping you get to servers you frequent?
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| FangBanger wrote: | | What is the best way for a lv19 Soldier to solo Sledge on Borderlands? |
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| elpacco wrote: | | TriigerHappy wrote: | | elpacco wrote: | | TriigerHappy wrote: | Well i don't expect a BIG boost, but considering my current computer is a:
2.4ghz CELERON
1gb DDR ram
GeForce 6200
Also I will probably be buying more ram.
Also considering the refurbished status, I don't really care about a few scratches here and there. |
My specs are the same, except I have a GeForce FX 5200. I can run TF2 smoothly on a little above lowest settings. |
On lowest settings i get 10 fps O_o
no extra apps open either
defragged
rar. |
Well then that is most likely due to your connection to the server. What is the average ping you get to servers you frequent? |
Fps doesn't have anything to do with ping, right?
Also i play a bunch of different servers
100ping/20ping/50ping etc.
Do my rates have anything to do with it?
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