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.

[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.

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.

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.

Do you guys think that'll pass?

OK. What about this.

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

Sorry, the title should be 'Gaming Graphics 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.

[QUOTE="powermapler"]

System Information

JN_Fenrir

Sorry. I'm an active member on the official forums, and they always ask for the full DxDiag.

And thanks. I actually thought my setup was pretty bad. I only got the framerate I do have through numerous mods and cut backs on the graphics. 25fps still seems choppy to me though.

Without your PC specs, we cannot help you.

Wasdie

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/18/2009, 16:51:06
Machine name: TAVES-1
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/16/07 20:38:36 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: Dual Core AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 175, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 403MB used, 3538MB available
Windows Dir: C:WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7800 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_00F5&SUBSYS_1FA419F1&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit) (72Hz)
Monitor: SONY CPD-200SX
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9038 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/14/2009 11:54:00, 5842816 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 7/14/2009 11:54:00, 7741664 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-43B5-11CF-0F59-AF3F03C2CB35}
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Device ID: 0x00F5
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCIVEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_60
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WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/24/2008 10:40:22, 4122368 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 25
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HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/24/2008 10:40:22, 4122368 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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I tried lowering the grass settings, and it upped my framerate into the 30's outside (to me, that's great). However, it seems very choppy now. It's jumping around every couple seconds.

Nobody plays Oblivion anymore...?