Gaming Video Card

I'm looking at getting a new laptop, and one thing I want it to do is to play games. That's not the only reason I'm getting it, but it's a large factor. Now, I was wondering if this graphics card can run games. I know it's not ideal, and please don't tell me to get another one. I just need to know how this will handle.

512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, the title should be 'Gaming Graphics Card'.

if you have a core 2 duo it will handle most games at low-medium settings and low resolutions

Bad, low settings, Low res, Sorry.

OK. What about this.

I'd be getting the middle option, with a few possible modifications.

Do you guys think that'll pass?

Well it will play most games at medium settings. But for $1000 you can build or buy a whopper of a gaming Pc.04dcarraher

Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

powermapler

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Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

RayvinAzn

Thanks. As far as Youtube goes, I was watching videos of people playing games on this laptop, and then after research, it seemed that they were legit. And I'll look into the one you suggested.

change ur processor to Quad Core...ur configuration is not that much high....8)

It seems this person is looking for a laptop; yet the discussion went towards him spending money on a PC. Let's help him find a laptop that can be a somewhat decent gaming rig that isn't over a grand.

Let's see what I can dig up for you...

ibuypower lowend gaming laptop: click me!- This will run most games out there on a medium to low setting and has an alright resolution

cyberpowerpc lowend gaming laptop: click me!- not as good of a CPU as the ibuypower and the video chip is pretty much even, but it should play most games out there on medium to low settings as well

newegg.com: click me!- a touch over a grand, but it's got a much better video chip then the above two and has the same CPU as the ibuypower laptop. You should be able to do a mix of high to medium settings on most games.

Those are just a few examples and ideas to get you going. You're going to have to spend near a grand (at least $800+) on buying a halfway decent laptop that can game. You'll also want to look at getting a cooling station for your laptop - these suckers start to run hot when you're gaming. Also, don't be surprised if the battery doesn't last more then a few hours if you're not plugged in to an outlet. These batteries drain fast when heavy gaming is involved.

In the end, you get what you pay for. Avoid Dell and Alienware if you're on a budget. Don't get HP either....I guess that's just a personal preference since my family had issues with HP computers in the past.

[QUOTE="RayvinAzn"][QUOTE="powermapler"]

Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

powermapler

Thanks. As far as Youtube goes, I was watching videos of people playing games on this laptop, and then after research, it seemed that they were legit. And I'll look into the one you suggested.

I can point you to the right gaming laptop!

But it will cost you a fortune, though.

http://alienware.co.uk/product_pages/notebook_all_default.aspx

These gaming laptops are super good! However the problem with them is that after a few years you'll find yourself stuck finding a way as to how to upgrade them. Generally speaking laptop component (hardwares) are a lot more expensive than a normal desktop computer, due to the size of them.

Also it is dangerous to carry around expensive laptops, especially during travels somewhere outside, because you could easily become a victim of robbery.

Best to have a great gaming PC in your hope, you could also play on a bigger scren like a 24 inch, like I do!:D

It would be as if you play on a consoel, that's how great it will be!

Thanks for the all the help guys. I may have come off a bit wrong though. I'm not going to be gaming on my PC as much as you guys probably do. That's what my PS3's for. I'm more interested in my laptop for more casual work and internet use, with a few games thrown in there. I'm more interested in running games like Oblivion and Fallout 3 on the laptop, because of the modding capabilites. And because this laptop is already better than my PC, I think it should be ok. But I'll look into those links you gave.

Building a computer would be so much better. For 1000$ assuming you have a moniter, keyboard and mouse, and if you use Windows 7. You could get a i7 build, x58 mobo, ddr3 ram, probably raid hdds, a nice case such as the cosmos, or the cm690, a nice corsair or thermatake psu, and a high ends video card.

For about 850$ ( This was 4? months ago) I got a Cm690, Western Digital 320Gb Hd, Dvd Drive, Windows 7, Xfx Hd 4890, Q9400, EP45 Motherboard and a 750TX Corsair PSU.

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Well it will play most games at medium settings. But for $1000 you can build or buy a whopper of a gaming Pc.powermapler

Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

[QUOTE="powermapler"]

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Well it will play most games at medium settings. But for $1000 you can build or buy a whopper of a gaming Pc.Dr_Brocoli

Really? I've seen youtube videos that said otherwise...but could you recommend some that would be within my budget? And that weren't just for gaming.

Building a computer would be so much better. For 1000$ assuming you have a moniter, keyboard and mouse, and if you use Windows 7. You could get a i7 build, x58 mobo, ddr3 ram, probably raid hdds, a nice case such as the cosmos, or the cm690, a nice corsair or thermatake psu, and a high ends video card.

For about 850$ ( This was 4? months ago) I got a Cm690, Western Digital 320Gb Hd, Dvd Drive, Windows 7, Xfx Hd 4890, Q9400, EP45 Motherboard and a 750TX Corsair PSU.

RedxSniper

I know it would. But I need a laptop, and I wouldn't just be using it for gaming. After some research I think this'll be just fine. I would be able to run Crysis Warhead on medium high, so that means I could probably run a lot of games I'd want to use it for.