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2007-04-19 15:54:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
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2007-04-19 17:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same exact laptop. If it did run, with what you have, it would be just barely, and you'd probably have to use msconfig to disable everything, except the synaptic mouse driver. Even if it was maxed out to the 2GB RAM, that processor will still bog down.
If you have money to play with, I'd go for a low to mid level alienware notebook, BUT notebooks tend to drink their batteries, so buy the extended one, or an external batt from an e-tailer, or a tech store by you.
Btw, the battery life they mention is usually in economy mode, which means the screen is dimmer, and the processor runs slower to spread the batt life out.
I never had an alienware personally, but if I had the money, and couldn't build one, or didn't want to, they are the prime choice.
2007-04-23 19:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Benjamin W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it will run, but very crappy. You can provide a few fixes.
1. More RAM, 512MB isn't enough, you'll need atleast 1GB - 1.5GB.
2. Faster and more powerful video card. All onboard video cards are crappy. You need atleast an nVidia GeForce FX series card with 256MB of Video RAM.
Other than that, your CPU seems to be somewhat limited, I'd shoot for an Intel Pentium or Intel Core Duo architecture CPU. AMD isn't good for games.
Hope this helps!
2007-04-19 15:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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