laptop help

Discussion in 'StarCraft 2 Tech Support' started by geometry, Aug 26, 2010.

laptop help

Discussion in 'StarCraft 2 Tech Support' started by geometry, Aug 26, 2010.

  1. geometry

    geometry Guest

    Im getting a new laptop so i can play sc2 i was hoping that this laptop would be able to because it would meet my needs for something light and thin please let me know i would appreciate it http://www.dell.com/us/p/adamo-13/pd
     
  2. TheXev

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    *I kick you* I WAS IN THE CHAT! I'm nobody!? T_T

    Er, sorry.

    That laptop wouldn't be a good choice. It has Intel based graphics. You will want to look at a portable with ATI or nVidia based graphics and report back. I mean, you could probably get SC2 working on a laptop like that, but it would not run smooth and you would be playing in low.

    As for light and thin... you'll want to think reconsider that. The lower powered CPU's used in such machines may not be up to snuff at pushing SC2. You'd want to look at a desktop replacement or gaming laptop instead if you want to enjoyably play StarCraft 2.
     
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    Well you'll be able to run sc2, but due to the graphics cards, dont expect yourself to run sc2 higher than low. even then, the custom games are going to wreck your screen.
    Erm...that being said, I have the same video card xD....its really not as fun when your fps goes down to 2.
     
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    These guys have you in the right direction, integrated video that shares memory with your physical RAM isn't good at all for FPS and graphical intense type games. If you were planning on spending that amount and you are hell bent on getting a laptop then take a look at one of these to see what you think.

    http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/alienware-m11x/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-m11x&s=dhs&cs=19

    You aren't going to get your thin requirment on this one however thin laptops when you are going to be pushing the cpu and video isn't necessarly a good thing anyway.