Author: Fast Eddie
Date: Sep 14, 09 at 7:03pm (PST)
Subject: Quick Laptop Question
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I am purchasing a laptop this weekend. I want a solid laptop to browse the internet, watch movies and listen to music. Also, playing a few games on it wouldn't be bad. Can someone tell me if the specs on this laptop can run Half Life 2?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10127256&catid=25315
Author: Smvsrawperson
Date: Sep 14, 09 at 7:25pm (PST)
Subject: re: Quick Laptop Question
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Considering it uses integrated video it might run it, but not very efficiently.
Author: Supernova1332
Date: Sep 14, 09 at 8:31pm (PST)
Subject: re: Quick Laptop Question
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So you're in canada i take it? from the website....
If you are going to buy the laptop online id suggest this:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220569
much better... everything just about, for only $20 more.
At 1280x720 in half life 2 you'll get from 40 to 200fps on average it's about 50-80 so it will be pretty smooth.
The integrated graphics wont be nearly as good.
If you're buying it in a physical store then idk what to tell ya other than go buy this online XD.