Hey guys, new to the forum and game. I have not bought this yet simply because i know my originally owned pc will not run GW. I am getting a new one next week but i still do not know if it will be good enough to run it. I seen the requirements but I am not fimilar with the system properties. Any advice would be helpful, heres the cpu I will be gettin:
Processor: Intel® Pentium® Processor T3400
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit)
Memory: 4GB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: PC6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM
Display Size: 14.1" widescreen
Display Type: WXGA with TruBrite® Technology
Display Resolution: 1280x800, Supports 720p content
Graphics Engine: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Graphics Memory: 128MB-1759MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive: 320GB HDD (5400rpm)
Hard Drive Size: 320GB
Hard Drive Speed: 5400rpm
Secondary Hard Drive Size: None Available
Optical Drive: DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive
Optical Drives: DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) supporting up to 11 fomats
Wireless: Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Wireless LAN: Atheros® Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth: No Bluetooth (No Antenna)
Webcam: Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Inputs and Controls: TouchPad™ pointing device, 86 key US keyboard, Mute button, Media button, CD/DVD Buttons (Play/Pause, Stop, Prev Track, Next Track)
LAN: 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Audio: harman/kardon® stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, Microphone jack (mono), Headphone jack (stereo), S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)
AC Adapter: 75W (19V 3.95A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input
I know alot of that is un-needed information but I just added it just incase. Will I need to buy the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX? or will this be enough to run GW? thanks in advanced
Will this cpu run GW?
dcdomo
Lord Sojar
The CPU will easily run Guild Wars.
However, the 4500M Intel IGP will struggle greatly.
I'd recommend a cheap graphics card if all you plan to run is Guild Wars.
Where are you located in the world?
However, the 4500M Intel IGP will struggle greatly.
I'd recommend a cheap graphics card if all you plan to run is Guild Wars.
Where are you located in the world?
dcdomo
Thanks man, whats the best way i can change that?
I live in USA, MD.
I live in USA, MD.
ruk1a
tigerdirect.com or newegg.com are great places to order computer parts online, i'd go there looking for a video card.
guild wars really doesn't take much to run your old computer must've been...old ;p most modern computers should run gw with ease
guild wars really doesn't take much to run your old computer must've been...old ;p most modern computers should run gw with ease
dcdomo
lol its not really old but its just slow. have about 2GB memory with a 32-bit operating system and everytime i try to download betas or new games it would just go ridicously slow so i never even tried the better games like wow, GW, etc.
thank you ill take a look at them websites
edit: will this $50 graphic card be good enough? not just for GW but also for the better MMOs like Aion?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=E145-9504
thank you ill take a look at them websites
edit: will this $50 graphic card be good enough? not just for GW but also for the better MMOs like Aion?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=E145-9504
LifeInfusion
trying to run GW on integrated graphics is a bad idea. Your limiting factor is not the CPU. I have run GW on a T2500 before, but with ATI radeon mobile.
You probably cannot upgrade the graphics on that laptop.
It's even worse with texmod, don't even try on integrated.
You probably cannot upgrade the graphics on that laptop.
It's even worse with texmod, don't even try on integrated.
dcdomo
thanks for your input life, what do u prefer i do?
will it not run well because of how the cpu is itself is built?
will it not run well because of how the cpu is itself is built?
moriz
um... guys? this is a laptop. you can't upgrade it.
dcdomo
I should have been more precise, yes this is a laptop. I was wondering how would I get that into the laptop.
anyways will this laptop not work because of the low graphic engine?
anyways will this laptop not work because of the low graphic engine?
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It should run guild wars...well on the other hand is a different story.
It shouldn't even need the driver error fix that other intel GMA's needed.
But I doubt it will be able to handle max settings with playable fps, but if your just looking for playable. But, yeah, stuff...
It shouldn't even need the driver error fix that other intel GMA's needed.
But I doubt it will be able to handle max settings with playable fps, but if your just looking for playable. But, yeah, stuff...
dcdomo
Thanks, I really want to run it in max settings though. I found a new, more expensive laptop i was looking at and need more opinions on it. Will this work:
Display Type: Widescreen TruBrite™ LCD display
Screen Size: 15.6"
Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: DDR3 1066
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core i3
Processor Type: Dual-Core
Processor Speed: 2.13GHz
Processor Number: i3-330M
Lifestyle: Entertainment
Home & Student
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Video Memory: 32MB-1696MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Video Interface: HDMI
VGA
again, sorry for the unnecessary information.
Display Type: Widescreen TruBrite™ LCD display
Screen Size: 15.6"
Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: DDR3 1066
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core i3
Processor Type: Dual-Core
Processor Speed: 2.13GHz
Processor Number: i3-330M
Lifestyle: Entertainment
Home & Student
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Video Memory: 32MB-1696MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Video Interface: HDMI
VGA
again, sorry for the unnecessary information.
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dcdomo
ok thanks guys. so basically if I get either one of these, they will run fine without much lag but will struggle with max settings correct?
I can deal with that, as long as it run. I just want to play
I can deal with that, as long as it run. I just want to play
Snograt
It's not even a question of running it well - there are some graphically-intensive areas in the newer content that low end Intel integrated solutions won't run at all without hackage.
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It's not even a question of running it well - there are some graphically-intensive areas in the newer content that low end Intel integrated solutions won't run at all without hackage.
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find something with ATI graphics or nvidia built in is your best bet
dcdomo
gotcha, thanks alot guys.
edit: last one ill put up, after this im just going to make a decision. how does this sound:
* Processor Type: AMD Athlon 64 Processors for Notebooks
* Processor Model: TF-20
* Graphics Model: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200
* Hard Drive Size: 160GB
* Memory Amount: 3GB
edit: last one ill put up, after this im just going to make a decision. how does this sound:
* Processor Type: AMD Athlon 64 Processors for Notebooks
* Processor Model: TF-20
* Graphics Model: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200
* Hard Drive Size: 160GB
* Memory Amount: 3GB
afmart
anything not having the intel graphics but a nvidea ou ati is a better choice if you are going to game a bit so yeah tha lat post sounds good
riktw
do not get a INTEL graphics card
DONT, really dont
the ATI3200 is a slow card, but it will run guild wars, on medium, with frame drops.
dont expect to run aion
DONT, really dont
the ATI3200 is a slow card, but it will run guild wars, on medium, with frame drops.
dont expect to run aion
Elder III
Hey, welcome to GWGuru 
Something that needs to be asked; what's your budget? It may be easier in the long run for us to suggest a laptop that will max out GW and meet your budget. With that said, I would go with the HD3200 over any of the other options. I've owned a couple motherboards with that integrated chipset and they ran GW fine on a 19" LCD (1440 x 900) with no AA and +/- 30 fps, drop the settings or the resolution and you should be fine, even in NF & EoTN.
Something that needs to be asked; what's your budget? It may be easier in the long run for us to suggest a laptop that will max out GW and meet your budget. With that said, I would go with the HD3200 over any of the other options. I've owned a couple motherboards with that integrated chipset and they ran GW fine on a 19" LCD (1440 x 900) with no AA and +/- 30 fps, drop the settings or the resolution and you should be fine, even in NF & EoTN.
Lord Sojar
Indeed, give us your budget and we can find you the absolute best thing within your budget for gaming.
dcdomo
$300-$600 anywhere in between there is in my range.
I appreciate the help guys
I appreciate the help guys
Elder III
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834115794
I didn't think I would find anything with dedicated graphics card for $600 - but lo and behold I did. This will run GW1 flawlessly and ought to handle GW2 when it comes out, albeit with low to medium settings ingame.
I didn't think I would find anything with dedicated graphics card for $600 - but lo and behold I did.
This will run GW1 flawlessly and ought to handle GW2 when it comes out, albeit with low to medium settings ingame.
Snograt
riktw
dcdomo
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The 600$ laptop looks great, if I cant find any cheaper that will do good for gaming I will go with that one.
Elder III
sure it will run it fine, but it's both recertified and out of stock, so it's a moot point.
dcdomo
I see. Well thanks for the help guys I have a good idea of what type of cpu i need now, think ill go hunting for something cheap but efficient tomorrow.
LifeInfusion
Well if you have a laptop already, building a desktop for less than 500 would get you max settings. IN your original post you said you didn't buy that PC yet so that means the best option is to get a desktop if possible. Why? If the graphics overheat you don't need to buy a whole need computer (or motherboard with graphics).
A good place to look for graphics performance is http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...ist.844.0.html
If you are kind of nuts you can use this setup which is a $200 premium: http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...phics+notebook , http://sewelldirect.com/ViDock-2-Exp...2d3232363 837
A good place to look for graphics performance is http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...ist.844.0.html
If you are kind of nuts you can use this setup which is a $200 premium: http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...phics+notebook , http://sewelldirect.com/ViDock-2-Exp...2d3232363 837
galactic
set graphics to loweset
change texture to low (not by default lowest)
u be fine
im guessing 30ish fps during battles
change texture to low (not by default lowest)
u be fine
im guessing 30ish fps during battles
Haggis of Doom
Agreed with LifeInfusion.
I personally do not recommend playing (hardware demanding) games at all on a laptop. A laptop is already a bunch of trouble on its own, and it tends to go bad exponentially faster when you do hardware demanding things on it. A desktop is much more sturdy in this respect, and is much cheaper to boot while being able of much better performance.
I personally do not recommend playing (hardware demanding) games at all on a laptop. A laptop is already a bunch of trouble on its own, and it tends to go bad exponentially faster when you do hardware demanding things on it. A desktop is much more sturdy in this respect, and is much cheaper to boot while being able of much better performance.
Chrisworld
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thanks for your input life, what do u prefer i do?
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It's a bit late, but my suggestion would have been to get a Laptop that could run with specs that Eye of the North at least requires. Even down to the graphics card. If it says nVidia or ATi whatever is required, do it.
Quaker
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I was actually looking at that cpu also,
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