lastn1ght 10 Posted July 8, 2009 Hey everyone, this is my first post/thread here, and I am new to PC gaming...I am getting a laptop for college very soon and I am trying to make sure it is up to ArmA2 standards. Here is the laptop I want: HP HDX18t, can't decide between these two processors, please advise: Intel® Core2 Quad Processor Q9100 (2.26Ghz, 12MB 6MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) or Intel® Core2 Extreme Mobile Processor QX9300 (2.53Ghz, 12MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) (more expensive) memory is it enough?: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M (is this enough memory?) graphics card: 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory hard drive: 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection THAT'S IT! Please tell me if I posted this in the wrong section, I am sorry...please answer to this post! I care so much because ArmA2 is the first game I want to get on my new laptop...and I don't want to be dissapointed! (Note: I realize that desktops are more optimal for gaming than laptops. I also understand that XPS and alienware are ideal...but I am really focused on getting this HP. I don't mind playing ArmA2 with lower graphics or details...I just want it to run smooth!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killerwhale 1 Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I have recently bought Radeon 4890 and here are the benchmarks My CPU is Q9450 @ 2.66GHz RAM is 4.00 GB XP SYSTEM Edited July 9, 2009 by killerwhale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastn1ght 10 Posted July 9, 2009 okay, here is the laptop I want. I know laptops aren't "for gaming." But can we just assume that this is the only way I will be able to play ArmA2 and take it from there, please? Here we go... HP HDX18t, can't decide between these two processors, please advise: Intel® Core2 Quad Processor Q9100 (2.26Ghz, 12MB 6MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) or Intel® Core2 Extreme Mobile Processor QX9300 (2.53Ghz, 12MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) (more expensive) memory is it enough?: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M (is this enough memory?) graphics card: 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory hard drive: 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieman13 10 Posted July 9, 2009 Easily!My setup is AMD Phenom X4 9500, 4gb DDR2 800 and Evga Geforce GTS 250 Superclocked (1gb) and im getting 30-40 FPS on high settings @ 1680x1050. Although my GPU tends to overheat after an hour or two of playing. And online play tends to cut the FPS is half. Im not sure why people need to dish out big bucks to play. :eek: Really? These Benchmarks lie then :mad: http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,685770/Armed-Assault-2-Graphics-card-benchmarks-and-visual-quality-compared/Practice/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tennouheika 10 Posted July 9, 2009 PC Gaming is a great thing to get into. Must warn you though - Arma 2 is not the easiest game to start out playing. It's great, but it'll be tough. Just stick with it and it'll be rewarding. Probably. All the specs for the laptop sound good, but I'm not totally sure how it would compare to a desktop PC. You'll be able to run it at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon K 10 Posted July 9, 2009 What's the point of Stickies in a forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytrek 10 Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Do you guys think a Q9550 with an ATI HD4890 1GB (I can't find someone with a 2GB model in stock) will be good enough? This can be had for around $661 AUD ($515 USD). The other option is to go for the nVidia GTX 285 2GB with a Q9550 for $910 AUD ($708 USD). I know this is a much better card, and the larger memory will help with my resolution, but it's large difference in price and I know DirectX 11 cards are due out end of the year. I guess my question is simply, is the price difference worth it (for my purposes)? edit: also does anyone know of any benchmarks which put a Q9550 against a Q9650 at stock speeds? It's only $50AUD more.. Edited July 9, 2009 by skytrek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B()NE 10 Posted July 9, 2009 What's the point of Stickies in a forum? To make sure that threads that contain important information dont drop off the page ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDcase 87 Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Well it will get locked or moved but in the meantime... Lasn1ght: I think the CPU and ram are enough but the graphics card is what suffers in a laptop and you will never match desktop performance for the same price. If you really have to have a laptop then I suggest having a look at these two: 15" screens http://www.kobaltcomputers.co.uk/acatalog/nexus.html Gcard is GTX260m http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-004-OK Gcard is 9800GTS (not quite as good as GTX260m) If you want 17" then there are other options Edited July 9, 2009 by EDcase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trikstadude3 10 Posted July 9, 2009 Intel Pentium IV 3.06 GHz 1.5 GB of ram Nvidia 7300 LE Will I run ArmA 2 on low settings ? :D My pc runs Just Cause, CS:S, portal, Garrys Mod, and some other recent games. Can I run it ? ---------- Post added at 09:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ---------- I should probably add that I get extremely smooth frame rates in all of those games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel 911 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Hi guys, I currently have a laptop which i know isn't good enough for ARMA 2. (Macbook Pro, 2.5, 4gb ram, 8600M 512mb) I'm debating building a pc or buying a Mac Pro. Mac Pro specs are... 4 core 2.66 Xeon or maybe 8 core 2.26 Xeon 3gb Ram or 6gb Ram EVGA 285 GTX 1gb I understand that ARMA hits the CPU pretty hard, but would i benefit from a Xeon CPU over building a i7 Quad rig? Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droid002 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Bought the game via Steam. Windows 7 RC1 x64 intel Q6600 4 GB RAM Nvidia 280 GTX 1GB Latest drivers etc... With the above config, don´t bother. Lousy frame rates. In urban maps its not playable at all. Even at minimal details etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdseye 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Windows 7 RC1 x64 intel Q6600 4 GB RAM 8800GTX XXX resolution: 1280x1024 The game runs fine and is very playable don't forget to install nvidia/intel motherboard drivers NVIDIA nForce 15.35 WHQL Intel Chipset Software Installation 9.1.1.1014 WHQL this could make a big difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nominesine 0 Posted July 9, 2009 I'm a bit puzzled over the video memory function. It doesn't seem to matter if I change between low or high settings. What does it do, really? GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS (256 Mb) To me that is a low end card, but setting vid mem to hig doesn't seem to place any more strain on it than low settings. So the questiom remains: What does video memory setting do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echo1 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Intel Pentium IV 3.06 GHz1.5 GB of ram Nvidia 7300 LE Will I run ArmA 2 on low settings ? My pc runs Just Cause, CS:S, portal, Garrys Mod, and some other recent games. Can I run it ? I seriously doubt it. Those other games aren't really that demanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLcmdr 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Windows 7 RC1 x64intel Q6600 4 GB RAM 8800GTX XXX resolution: 1280x1024 The game runs fine and is very playable don't forget to install nvidia/intel motherboard drivers NVIDIA nForce 15.35 WHQL Intel Chipset Software Installation 9.1.1.1014 WHQL this could make a big difference. No it wont. I have a e8500 @3800 with an abit ip35pro and a geforce gtx275 and cant even run it on medium with constant framdrops. The game is simply not playable at todays resolutions without uber i7´s and gtx285 or above in high settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel 911 0 Posted July 9, 2009 No it wont.I have a e8500 @3800 with an abit ip35pro and a geforce gtx275 and cant even run it on medium with constant framdrops. The game is simply not playable at todays resolutions without uber i7´s and gtx285 or above in high settings. Well i was gonna buy a 275. Do you think it's worth the extra cost in buyer the 285? Glad i came across this post now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLcmdr 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Well i was gonna buy a 275. Do you think it's worth the extra cost in buyer the 285?Glad i came across this post now! I really dont know. What can i tell you is that its not worth the money to change from a 8800 gts to a 275 for this game. I mean, with the 8800 i played everything on low, aa deactivated with minimun frames of 20. Horrendous, Ofp could look better at those settings. Now my Gtx doesnt even hit the medium mark with constant framdrops. Im downloading right know windows 7 to give a final verdict but i doubt a lot changes. What is your actual card?? An exclan teammate has a i7 920 with a gtx295 and windows 7 and he cannot max everything out at 1680x1050. So go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin1025 10 Posted July 9, 2009 Hey guys, im new to ARMA, now that i have bought a new computer i was thinking my computer might run it.... But not!! I installed the demo first. Was a very big disapointment.. My specs: Intel i7-920 @ 2,67MhZ EVGA GeForce 260GTX 896MB 6GB DDR3-1333MHZ 1TB HD 7200 RPM My computer should run it... I don't know it's the demo so i was trying the demo first before i buy it. But if the game runs the same as in the demo, i won't buy it just because of the performance. Even at normal/low the game looks crappy and blurred all over the place, it's either blurred or low fps. My gaming resolution is 26" @ 1920x1200. Is this laggy problem fixed in the lastest patch? Is it really solved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLcmdr 0 Posted July 9, 2009 Hey guys, im new to ARMA, now that i have bought a new computer i was thinking my computer might run it.... But not!! I installed the demo first.Was a very big disapointment.. My specs: Intel i7-920 @ 2,67MhZ EVGA GeForce 260GTX 896MB 6GB DDR3-1333MHZ 1TB HD 7200 RPM My computer should run it... I don't know it's the demo so i was trying the demo first before i buy it. But if the game runs the same as in the demo, i won't buy it just because of the performance. Even at normal/low the game looks crappy and blurred all over the place, it's either blurred or low fps. My gaming resolution is 26" @ 1920x1200. Is this laggy problem fixed in the lastest patch? Is it really solved? Do you have fillrate at more than 100%?? Multicore systems should have an assured increse in performance. But it seems even on some peoples quads this isnt true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin1025 10 Posted July 9, 2009 I tried 200%, and also 100%. I'm satisfied with 100%... But however the rest of the peformance is really bad then, and 200% isnt making that better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swe 10 Posted July 9, 2009 DLcmdr I have quad 9550 @ 2.83, 4gb ram, GTX 285 and vista 32 I cant play the game on medium. I play low/medium and hava 15-25 fps. Nice to hear others also have problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin1025 10 Posted July 9, 2009 The game looks stunning.. But i'm just asking that little comfort at FPS... I can't really shoot with like 5-25 fps. Get killed in a blink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLcmdr 0 Posted July 9, 2009 DLcmdrI have quad 9550 @ 2.83, 4gb ram, GTX 285 and vista 32 I cant play the game on medium. I play low/medium and hava 15-25 fps. Nice to hear others also have problems. I was starting to think my pc was the problem. ---------- Post added at 04:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:23 PM ---------- Im downloading windows 7 from microsoft, when i finosh ill format my velocirraptor and tell you guys if there is an increse in performance. But im not playing this game without high quality textures, medium objects and at least medium terrain detail with aa2x ( low aa ) I can live with normal shadows and low anisotropic but thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastn1ght 10 Posted July 9, 2009 wait a minute...so this video card isn't good enough? 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M I think that vid card plays GTA IV with beautiful framerate on medium settings, and it can't play ArmA2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
