Can this laptop run Steam games?

I just got a new laptop and was wondering if it can run games like GTA 4 or Left 4 Dead 2.. I also wanted to know if this laptops parts can be upgraded for gaming? I don't know a lot about computer specs so all information is appreciated! thx.

Dell Inspiron 15 - N5050

http://laptopmen.blogspot.com/2012/02/dell-inspiron-15-n5050-specs.html

it can play l4d fairly well on high or so in SD but i doubt it will play gta IV very well srry :P gta III and SA though will be a snap so will SR2 and jsut cause 1.

you can play many games though okay alot of older stuff. the msot recent games you can play without issues on medium or high is fighting games and MMO's

Intel HD graphics 3000 is a huge bottleneck. There are many youtube vids from people with low end chips trying out different games, it might be worth checkinga out a few of them.

yes! L4D is like my fav co-op/VS game.. and I do enjoy MMO's. I was praying that the GTA 5 would run on it =/.. but san andreas will do lol. Well thx guys! gonna start a steam account now!

I just got a new laptop and was wondering if it can run games like GTA 4 or Left 4 Dead 2.. I also wanted to know if this laptops parts can be upgraded for gaming? I don't know a lot about computer specs so all information is appreciated! thx.

Dell Inspiron 15 - N5050

http://laptopmen.blogspot.com/2012/02/dell-inspiron-15-n5050-specs.html

EstbtnhA7X

please specify "steam games". like valve or what??

Which processor did you get?

The i5 will run both those games. The others probably not.

I have the HD2000 in a laptop, it's OK ... but way less than ideal for PC gaming. Maybe the 3000 is a better, but probably not much.

Quick question.. when I create a Steam Account and it asks to create a Steam username, does that mean its gonna be the name shown in games and online or just for the site itself?

Intel video chip is going to be a problem. Older versions of that chip sometimes won't even run L4D2. Don't know enough about Intel video chips to say if your's will be able to run L4D2, or not. Just seen threads about people crashing after the campain loads up and asking why, and they always list Intel as their graphic card. They also always say... "I can play L4D, Team Fortess and CSS fine, but why can't I play L4D2."

Steam Account names are unknown to everyone online. Community names can be changed at anytime once you setup your community profile. Until you do your handle will be Player.

Anyway... you'd need something like this and a decent desktop video card. Although, I bet it's cheaper just building a desktop.

Intel video chip is going to be a problem. Older versions of that chip sometimes won't even run L4D2. Don't know enough about Intel video chips to say if your's will be able to run L4D2, or not. Just seen threads about people crashing after the campain loads up and asking why, and they always list Intel as their graphic card. They also always say... "I can play L4D, Team Fortess and CSS fine, but why can't I play L4D2."

Steam Account names are unknown to everyone online. Community names can be changed at anytime once you setup your community profile. Until you do your handle will be Player.

Anyway... you'd need something like this and a decent desktop video card. Although, I bet it's cheaper just building a desktop.

Threesixtyci

It can probably run those games, just not very well.

Quick question.. when I create a Steam Account and it asks to create a Steam username, does that mean its gonna be the name shown in games and online or just for the site itself?

EstbtnhA7X

You can change your steam nickname after the fact to whatever you wan that will be what people in chat and in games that use steamworks for mp. The account name is just the name you use to login to your account with no one but you will see that.

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Intel video chip is going to be a problem. Older versions of that chip sometimes won't even run L4D2. Don't know enough about Intel video chips to say if your's will be able to run L4D2, or not. Just seen threads about people crashing after the campain loads up and asking why, and they always list Intel as their graphic card. They also always say... "I can play L4D, Team Fortess and CSS fine, but why can't I play L4D2."

Steam Account names are unknown to everyone online. Community names can be changed at anytime once you setup your community profile. Until you do your handle will be Player.

Anyway... you'd need something like this and a decent desktop video card. Although, I bet it's cheaper just building a desktop.

EstbtnhA7X

Make sure you laptop actually has an express card slot or your wasting money on an expensive doorstop.

Not sure if you could run New Vegas maxed out.

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Intel video chip is going to be a problem. Older versions of that chip sometimes won't even run L4D2. Don't know enough about Intel video chips to say if your's will be able to run L4D2, or not. Just seen threads about people crashing after the campain loads up and asking why, and they always list Intel as their graphic card. They also always say... "I can play L4D, Team Fortess and CSS fine, but why can't I play L4D2."

Steam Account names are unknown to everyone online. Community names can be changed at anytime once you setup your community profile. Until you do your handle will be Player.

Anyway... you'd need something like this and a decent desktop video card. Although, I bet it's cheaper just building a desktop.

DJ_Headshot

Make sure you laptop actually has an express card slot or your wasting money on an expensive doorstop.

Dell Inspiron 15 - N5050 SpecsDisplay Diagonal Size : 15.6" Resolution : 1366 x 768 (HD) WLED True-Life Graphics Card [color=red]Intel® HD Graphics 3000[/color] Processor [color=red]Type : Intel® Pentium® B950 processor Speed : 2.10 GHz Cache : 2M[/color] Type : Intel® Core i3-2330M processor Speed : 2.20 GHz Type : Intel® Core i5-2430M processor Speed : 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.00 GHz Chipset Intel® HM67 Express Chipset Memory Options : [color=red]2 GB 1 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz[/color] 4 GB 1 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz Storage [color=red]Up to 500GB 5400 RPM hard drive[/color] Optical Drive Tray-load DVD+/-RW Communication WLAN & Bluetooth : Standard Combo Dell Wireless Card 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0+HS Audio Dell Audio - 2 speakers (2 Watt each) Built-in analogue microphone Interface 1 x Ethernet / RJ45 1 x HDMI 1 x VGA Port 3 x USB 2.0 1 x Headphone jack 1 x Microphone jack Slots Card Reader : 3-in-1 memory card reader Camera 0.3MP Power Battery : 6-cell 2.2 AHr Li-Ion Security Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight Width : 376.0 mm (14.8 inch) Depth : 260.0 mm (10.24 inch) Height : 31.52 mm - 34.53 mm (1.24 inch - 1.36 inch) Weight : starting at 2.37 kg (5.2 lbs) with 6-cell battery Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit

http://cyri.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx

try thist website, it does a decent job looking up game requirements and matching them with your computer.

to bad steam as yet to implant a system in their program yet

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[QUOTE="EstbtnhA7X"] Niice I am actually gonna save up for this! thx for the help and suggestions.guysEstbtnhA7X

Make sure you laptop actually has an express card slot or your wasting money on an expensive doorstop.

I'm pretty sure your laptop doesn't have on. These are what express card slot look like the larger one is 54mm and fits both types the smaller one is 34mm and only fits 34mm.

cool thx guys! saved me a lot of money i was gonna blow soon. I am just gonna save up now.. thx again!!