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    Do you use your Thinkpad for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hugetim, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. hugetim

    hugetim Guest

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    Just curious.

    I realize it probably varies widely depending of the type of thinkpad, but what are you gonna do. :rolleyes:
     
    hugetim, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. XyKo

    XyKo Notebook Geek

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    I do for now. Can't believe how good the T61P are for gaming.
     
    XyKo, Mar 5, 2008
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  3. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    All the time works great too!
     
    jooooeee, Mar 5, 2008
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  4. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    I use it for light to moderate gaming. Since mine is only the equivalent of an 8400M GS, I only play Source games on it.

    My X1900 in the desktop does whatever else I need to do just fine.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Mar 5, 2008
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  5. akib99

    akib99 Notebook Consultant

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    I play games frequently on my t61 (with NVS140m). Examples would be Age of Empires3, Oblivion, Civilization4, and EA sports games.
     
    akib99, Mar 6, 2008
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  6. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    For me it's Rome Total War, Civ 4, and Sims 2, though I have not been impressed with my gaming performance. I know the x1400 is nothing special but, I expected somewhat better performance than what I am getting
     
    Undacovabrotha10, Mar 6, 2008
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  7. elfroggo

    elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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    Um, yes.

    Bioshock, Crysis, Orange Box, and now Hellgate London :D
     
    elfroggo, Mar 6, 2008
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  8. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Not at all.
    Well, how could I ? when I DON'T have a Thinkpad... :eek: :eek: :D
     
    Prasad, Mar 6, 2008
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  9. psmo290

    psmo290 Notebook Consultant

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    same here :( :p
     
    psmo290, Mar 6, 2008
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  10. gsrthomas

    gsrthomas Notebook Consultant

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    I just beat Call of Duty 4 using my T61p.

    Very powerful computer, handled the game nicely.
     
    gsrthomas, Mar 6, 2008
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    webdtc Notebook Deity

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    I try to and would like to but mine crashes or freezes everytime I play a game :(
     
    webdtc, Mar 6, 2008
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  12. gsrthomas

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    I suggest you do a clean install of windows.

    I beat the entire game of Call of Duty 4 without one single crash and hiccup.
     
    gsrthomas, Mar 6, 2008
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  13. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I play games on the T61p all the time. The Quadro FX570m is a very powerful graphics card. :D
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 6, 2008
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  14. SonDa5

    SonDa5 Notebook Deity

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    Of course!

    Does a great job at it too. :)
     
    SonDa5, Mar 7, 2008
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  15. alacrityathome

    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    Whenever I have a spare 10 minutes, it is HalfLife2 DeathMatch multiplayer online via wireless.

    Great fun! :)

    You do have to find the right video driver (high fps and high stability), though. With 237 video drivers to choose from....that can be a hobby.
     
    alacrityathome, Mar 7, 2008
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  16. panteedropper

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    I have a standard T61 with X3100 graphics...I've installed the original counter strike on it......it doesn't run too bad.
     
    panteedropper, Mar 7, 2008
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