Can my laptop play high-end games?

Question

I am going to buy a HP nx7300 laptop with the following specs:

15.4" WXGA BrightView screen
Intel Celeron M 1.73GHz Processor
1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory and 120GB Hard Drive
Windows Vista Home Basic
Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Super Multi-Drive
Notebook Essentials 2007 Software Bundle

I will upgrade the memory to 4gb DDR2... Will Far Cry, Half Life 2, Halo, Halo 2, GTA San Andreas, The Sims 2, Doom 3 and other high end games work smoothly? If only I can upgrade the video card, I will upgrade it to the newest ATI video card. HD2900xt.

Answer 1

Your computer will not be able to handle high-end games. Let me enlighten you a bit about what you may need to play high-end games.

First of all, it would be best you invest into a desktop computer rather than a laptop so you CAN actually upgrade to the most sophisticated hardwares.

Second, the video card model is very important to know. If you have a stock video card, it most likely will not play high-end games.

Third, your processor is the most important (I kind of went backwards on the list, but forget that). The processor you currently have isn't even as great as a stock desktop computer's processor. You'll need at least 2.5Ghz.

Fourth, RAM is third (so far it's processor, video card, then RAM in gaming order, but for actual hardware importance, it's processor, RAM, video card.) You don't need 4 GB of RAM unless you run multiple programs at once, which in this case you probably won't. I'd just recommend 2 GB. It's a bang for your buck!

Fifth, you can't install a full-sized video card into a laptop. You could most likely get a mobile video card though, and have the current video card replaced.

So, overall, buy a brand new computer or start building your own. If you need ANY more help, please e-mail me! I'm always willing to help! I am actually working on building a super-computer because I work with multiple applications, and of course, I love my games!

Hope this helps,
GK

P.S. Including a harddrive in your purchases, the importance list should amount to this:

1. Processor (CPU)
2. RAM
3. Harddrive
4. Video Card

You don't have to worry much about harddrive space if you just play games, but if you want to install a numerous amount of games, be sure you have a spacey harddrive. With a desktop computer, you can even buy an extra slave drive to hold MORE space. =]

Answer 2

Before you buy, ask the vendor about these games, and look for more info on each game web site.

You can't upgrade the Video on most laptops, so you have to choose the right one in the first place.

HINT: Celeron blows, Vista Basic sucks, and a memory upgrade would be a waste of money. Gaming PCs are more expensive!

Answer 3

probable DELL Studio 15 pc or XPS M1530. I very own a 1530 myself and this is been ok. information superhighway surfing and stuff are ultimate yet video games possibly mediocre because of the fact the photos card are not that great. the optimal you may get on a 1530 is nVidia 8600M GT..no longer sturdy sufficient for the latest video games. i could propose you get an wonderful laptop pc truly of a working laptop or pc. additionally i pick to propose getting a sturdy State stress. My 5400 RPM 500 GB difficult stress heats up lots. this is getting demanding. sturdy success and desire you're making the awesome selection.

Answer 4

Most laptops will struggle to play top end games but yor setup isnt to bad. strongly suggest a good graphic card though specially if its using on board graphics, if it is then forget about playing anygames on it. Dont upgrade to 4Gb memory. 2Gb is more than enough and also Vista will only pick up on 3Gb of memory. 4Gb is overkill.

Better off spending what you would on 4Gb on some good 2Gb kits.

Answer 5

Celeron processors are never good for gaming. How will you upgrade a video card on a laptop?

Answer 6

Probably but you should check on the box of the game the requirements before buying just in case! Good luck!

Answer 7

NO!