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Old 2004-05-05, 02:11 AM   [Ignore Me] #1
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Simple question can anyone help?


I just wanted to know if this setup will run PS so I can see where I stand before I purchase the game. I know there are a lot of things that could make a PC game not work on a certain PC setup, but if anyone can tell me if they think it will run for me or not it would be appreciated.

Toshiba Satellite A15 Laptop
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Pentium 4 Processor 2.4mhz
256mb DDR RAM
Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (64mb and DirectX compatible)

Once again thank you for any help.

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Old 2004-05-05, 02:14 AM   [Ignore Me] #2
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Doubtful, and if it does run, it will run VERY badly.
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Old 2004-05-05, 02:25 AM   [Ignore Me] #3
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You could always get the 7-day free trial and find out. Since it is free all you have to lose are the hours you are immersed in the game figuring out how you can upgrade to a better computer.
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Old 2004-05-05, 02:25 AM   [Ignore Me] #4
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The graphics card might or might not work, but the real killer there is your ram. PS is ram intensive, basically unplayable below 512, or so I'm told. Yeah, just try the 7-day trial. I bet it runs, but is unplayable in a battle of any size.
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Old 2004-05-05, 02:33 AM   [Ignore Me] #5
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Thanks for the input guys, one bad thing is the 7-day trial is closed thats why i'm asking. Well RAM shouldn't be a big problem since I can upgrade my laptops RAM if I wan't, but i'm really worried about the graphics card which I CAN'T upgrade since it is a laptop graphic chipset. Any more input is welcome, and if bad goes to worse anyone wan't to buy a 5 month old laptop or sell me a comp for a fair price , thanks.
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Old 2004-05-05, 03:49 AM   [Ignore Me] #6
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your video card would probably choke and die.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:42 AM   [Ignore Me] #7
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Originally Posted by Davik Dakari
Thanks for the input guys, one bad thing is the 7-day trial is closed thats why i'm asking. Well RAM shouldn't be a big problem since I can upgrade my laptops RAM if I wan't, but i'm really worried about the graphics card which I CAN'T upgrade since it is a laptop graphic chipset. Any more input is welcome, and if bad goes to worse anyone wan't to buy a 5 month old laptop or sell me a comp for a fair price , thanks.
The trial ISNT closed.

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Old 2004-05-05, 10:04 AM   [Ignore Me] #8
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Get the trial and see how it runs, then IF you have the money, get the RAM and try it out again. BTW: a simple stick of 512 would do you fine.
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Old 2004-05-05, 01:12 PM   [Ignore Me] #9
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Trial is closed go check the actual download it say [Closed] next to it. On the other hand I have just decided to sale my laptop. So if you or a person you know might be interested in a 5 month old laptop check out this link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ESSE%3AIT&rd=1 . Once again thanks for all the help guys.

One more thing it is a good laptop to play Call of Duty, Battlefield 1942, or other games like them when your on a long trip. At least thats what I do .

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Old 2004-05-05, 05:46 PM   [Ignore Me] #10
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eh i would say it would not play laptops that can play PS have to be very new.

www.pctorque.com has some very nice ones that coudl do it, It has to atleast have a ATI/nvidia Graphics car dint it for the Game too work and 256mb's is not enough.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:05 PM   [Ignore Me] #11
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Laptops suck for running games. You'll definately need more RAM and more than likely a better video card. You're best off running it on a desktop.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:05 PM   [Ignore Me] #12
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Here's what I view as the actual minimum requirements for Planetside (The SOE ones are bullshit):

Intel Pentium 4 or AMD
2.0 Gigahertz
512 MB RAM
128 MB Video Card, personal preference on exact model
512 KB Internet Connection
With the above computer/laptop, you can play Planetside, if not to it's full degree, at least with a good quality of graphics and fairly minimal lag.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:06 PM   [Ignore Me] #13
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Here's what I view as the actual minimum requirements for Planetside (The SOE ones are bullshit):

Intel Pentium 4 or AMD
2.0 Gigahertz
512 MB RAM
128 MB Video Card, personal preference on exact model
512 KB Internet Connection

With the above computer/laptop, you can play Planetside, if not to it's full degree, at least with a good quality of graphics and fairly minimal lag.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:13 PM   [Ignore Me] #14
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The processor really has minimal effect on overall performance in PS. My 1.6 Ghz ran it just fine. It's mostly the RAM and video card that count.
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Old 2004-05-05, 06:14 PM   [Ignore Me] #15
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the lag will be bad, really bad with 256mb

u need atleast 512

i used to play with similar specs except i had 512 and the fps in a zerg went to 4 fps
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