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    Mass Effect 1 and Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by danm5411, Feb 5, 2012.

  1. danm5411

    danm5411 Notebook Enthusiast

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    As the search function is still incredibly frustrating and i could not find what i was looking for can anyone tell me if they have been able to run mass effect 1 well?i have not purchased as yet but i know some older games have trouble working in windows 7 due to compatibility issues and as this game is a few years old i would like some input before i buy regarding the compatibility and performance(which i would expect to be pushing ultra really)
    Thanks in advance
     
    danm5411, Feb 5, 2012
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  2. TheMadMan

    TheMadMan Notebook Geek

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    I have ME1 working with no issues at all. I think I may have had some compatability issues to start off with but a google search (I think) found me something to sort it out.

    It all runs flawlessly on ultra.
     
    TheMadMan, Feb 5, 2012
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    danm5411 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply +1
     
    danm5411, Feb 5, 2012
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    kimjo42 Notebook Consultant

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    What was your problem and the solution?

    I run it on almost ultra, but there's a setting I need to bring down to avoid certain slowdowns, most notably the map animation.
     
    kimjo42, Feb 5, 2012
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    TBH, I cannot remember. I know that it wouldn't run when I first tried to start it. But that was remedied very quickly and it now runs with absolutely no problems.
     
    TheMadMan, Feb 6, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    runs fine on my machine after i tweaked the settings. I'm sure even the igpu could handle it. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Feb 6, 2012
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