I need help with laptop hardware for a game.

OhGeezLeafAMsg · 10-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Hi, I am new to the forum, and fairly computer challenged. I am sure you've never heard that before

But really, I am going to purchase a computer for college pretty soon, and I wanted it to be able to play Guild Wars as well. I get a discount through my father's job for HP computers, so I am kind of limited in my selections. I have one in mind, and was wondering if someone could tell me if it was ok:

HP Pavilion dv6500t notebook
Operating Sysetem: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Processor: Intel(R) Celeron Processor 530 (1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533Mhz FSB)

Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

Memory: 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Graphics Card: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (I can get a 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS instead if that is better. I just know that graphics cards were my problems in the past)

Networking: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)

Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM

CD/DVD Drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

Primary Battery: 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Thank you so much in advance. And forgive me for my technological ignorance.

**pharoah** · 10-16-2007, 10:25 PM

that intel integrated graphics is not for games.you need something with a dedicated video card.a laptop like this one with an 8600 will play games decently.

ebackhus · 10-19-2007, 02:12 PM

I don't like HP laptops (I can say that 'cause I'm a technician and I own an HP laptop.) but if you get the one with the 8400 you'll be able to easily run GuildWars.

10-16-2007, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
OhGeezLeafAMsg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP	I need help with laptop hardware for a game. Hi, I am new to the forum, and fairly computer challenged. I am sure you've never heard that before But really, I am going to purchase a computer for college pretty soon, and I wanted it to be able to play Guild Wars as well. I get a discount through my father's job for HP computers, so I am kind of limited in my selections. I have one in mind, and was wondering if someone could tell me if it was ok: HP Pavilion dv6500t notebook Operating Sysetem: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Processor: Intel(R) Celeron Processor 530 (1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533Mhz FSB) Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) Memory: 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) Graphics Card: Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (I can get a 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS instead if that is better. I just know that graphics cards were my problems in the past) Networking: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM) Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM CD/DVD Drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support Primary Battery: 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery Thank you so much in advance. And forgive me for my technological ignorance.

10-16-2007, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
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