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    m1530, games-crysis

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack222, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. jack222

    jack222 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I wondered how games would run on this laptop. I dont own any PC games to test, play 360.

    So now I was thinking about buying Crysis, suppose to be the most impressive games of all times, visually anyway. My question is can my XPS handle it. Is there any point in getting it. Specs are below.

    CORE 2 DUO 2.40GHz
    320GB SATA (5400rpm)
    Vista Home Premium (32Bit)
    4gig ram
    1440x900 res
     
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  2. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    I run it at medium settings and 1024x768(or 640). It runs at ~30 FPS most of the time. It doesn't look as good IMO as COD4 does because COD4 runs good at higher detail levels than Crysis does.
     
    dmacfour, Aug 30, 2008
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    roland_j Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, you can handle it.

    Im sort of amazed that you managed to put in the size of your harddrive, yet didn't mention your GRAPHICS card, which is the single most important factor in determining whether or not a computer can run a game. However, theres a 90% chance you have the 8600M GT.

    With an 8600M GT you'll be able to run it in 1280x800, DX9 (10 wont really be playable), and MEDIUM details at a solid 30 FPS, sometimes dipping to 20s.

    If you have an 8400M GS you could run it, but it probably wont be worth it.
     
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  4. jack222

    jack222 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes yes, I got the 8600M GT, sorry, thought I put that in
     
    jack222, Aug 30, 2008
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    MystiklMayhem Notebook Consultant

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    what are the average temps you guys are getting while playing CoD4? my gpu doesnt seem to be a bad one, i like it, never topped 65 F, weather is in 90's.
     
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    I'm thinking it has to be 65C, because 65F is very cool and it would have to have coolant to be cooler than the room temp. 65C is excellent, you have no problems. I think only over 90 there can be issues (90 during gaming)
     
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    alright, sounds good :] thanks for the help j
     
    MystiklMayhem, Aug 31, 2008
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  8. jack222

    jack222 Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do we see temps?..
     
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    CPUID' HWmonitor
     
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    I have the 8600GT and Crysis (demo) and I can only get 15-20fps at best in that resolution and sometimes lower.

    Never seen 30fps or higher.
     
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    man i get stuck during installation process for CoD 4...iw_00.iwd
     
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    Ok, so I have just played Crysis on the best settings were it is actually playable and I must say it looks horrrible just horrible.

    All medium and bad resolution......xbox360 games look better
     
    jack222, Sep 3, 2008
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