Should I Even Bother Buying Starcraft 2? (system requirements)

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by xN2theLightx, Sep 12, 2010.

Should I Even Bother Buying Starcraft 2? (system requirements)

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by xN2theLightx, Sep 12, 2010.

  1. xN2theLightx

    xN2theLightx Guest

    I stopped playing games for a while cuz of work, now the game came out and I wanna try it out but I really am worried my work laptop will not be able to handle it.


    If I turn all the settings to low would it still be a waste of time (framerate craps out to unplayable) on this machine? Anyone try or have any experience with this? Would it be a waste of money/time etc? All help greatly appreciated, thanks.



    System Information



    System Manufacturer: LENOVO
    System Model: 2958
    BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLI
    Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4400 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
    Memory: 4096MB RAM
    Available OS Memory: 3004MB RAM
    Page File: 1995MB used, 4012MB available
    Windows Dir: C:\windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11



    Display Devices
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    Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
    Chip type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    DAC type: Internal
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A42&SUBSYS_3A0217AA&REV_09
    Display Memory: 1278 MB
    Dedicated Memory: 32 MB
    Shared Memory: 1246 MB
     
    xN2theLightx, Sep 12, 2010
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  2. rifT_Theory

    rifT_Theory New Member

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    You would be better off getting a new computer.
     
    rifT_Theory, Sep 13, 2010
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  3. 1n5an1ty

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    I agree with theory, but you SHOULD be able to run it. Your work computer and mine have pretty much the same specs i believe, and i run it on Low :D

    hoping to get a new laptop soon tho
     
    1n5an1ty, Sep 13, 2010
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  4. TheXev

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    Forgot it. The onboard video isn't enough to push the game because Intel GFX = teh fail.

    Your only option would be trying some complicated system hacking to add a PCIe 1-4x slot and using an external graphics card... and unless your an extremely advanced system user, its not something you'll want to undertake.
     
    TheXev, Sep 13, 2010
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