Can my laptop run this game?

clark31589 · 08-22-2009, 07:54 AM

I'm looking to buy Dungeon Siege 2 and was wondering if my laptop would be able to run it. The specs are:

Windows Vista Home Premium
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite A205
BIOS: BIOS Version 1.00
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 CPU T5300 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM

The minimum requirements for the game are:

* Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 or newer
* PC with 1.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor
* 256 MB of system RAM
* 4 GB available hard disk space
* Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive
* ATI Radeon™ series 7000 or better/Nvidia® Geforce series/Intel Extreme Graphics 82845, 82865, 82915
* Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
* Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
* Broadband Internet access or LAN for online play

I tried running The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion the other day but it did not run because I have an integrated graphics card. I was wondering if I would run into the same problem with this game. Any help would be great, thanks!

**Jason09** · 08-22-2009, 08:26 AM

What graphics card do you have? It appears as if your system may be able to run the game. However, with a laptop, you may not get the best graphics results.

clark31589 · 08-22-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm not sure. It's not under my system information, but that may be because it is an integrated graphics card. I can run World of Warcraft, if that helps at all. Thanks for the response.

**Jason09** · 08-22-2009, 08:54 AM

What's listed under Display Adapters in Device Manager?

**RockmasteR** · 08-22-2009, 09:29 AM

press start, and write in "Start search" area this:
dxdiag
and press enter
when dxdiag opens, choose display tab
on the upper left you can see "Device"
we need the 1rst, 3rd and 5th line

clark31589 · 08-23-2009, 06:14 AM

Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 224MB

Thanks again for the help.

Mcninjaguy · 08-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Its an old game so I would suggest you try the demo.

Dungeon Siege 2 demo

**RockmasteR** · 08-23-2009, 12:38 PM

technically the card should run the game
but try what Mcninja suggested and try the demo first

**Jason09** · 08-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Even though your graphics card should run the game, Intel graphics aren't the best for gaming.

clark31589 · 08-24-2009, 12:56 AM

Ok guys, thanks for all the help and input!

08-22-2009, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
clark31589 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista home premium	Can my laptop run this game? I'm looking to buy Dungeon Siege 2 and was wondering if my laptop would be able to run it. The specs are: Windows Vista Home Premium Manufacturer: TOSHIBA System Model: Satellite A205 BIOS: BIOS Version 1.00 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 CPU T5300 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz Memory: 2038MB RAM The minimum requirements for the game are: * Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 or newer * PC with 1.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor * 256 MB of system RAM * 4 GB available hard disk space * Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive * ATI Radeon™ series 7000 or better/Nvidia® Geforce series/Intel Extreme Graphics 82845, 82865, 82915 * Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device * Broadband Internet access or LAN for online play I tried running The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion the other day but it did not run because I have an integrated graphics card. I was wondering if I would run into the same problem with this game. Any help would be great, thanks!

08-22-2009, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,348 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can my laptop run this game? What graphics card do you have? It appears as if your system may be able to run the game. However, with a laptop, you may not get the best graphics results. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

08-22-2009, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
clark31589 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista home premium	Re: Can my laptop run this game? I'm not sure. It's not under my system information, but that may be because it is an integrated graphics card. I can run World of Warcraft, if that helps at all. Thanks for the response.

08-22-2009, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,348 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can my laptop run this game? What's listed under Display Adapters in Device Manager? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

08-22-2009, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,173 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can my laptop run this game? press start, and write in "Start search" area this: dxdiag and press enter when dxdiag opens, choose display tab on the upper left you can see "Device" we need the 1rst, 3rd and 5th line __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

08-23-2009, 06:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
clark31589 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista home premium	Re: Can my laptop run this game? Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 950 DAC Type: Internal Approx. Total Memory: 224MB Thanks again for the help.

08-23-2009, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
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08-23-2009, 12:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,173 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can my laptop run this game? technically the card should run the game but try what Mcninja suggested and try the demo first __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

08-23-2009, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,348 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Can my laptop run this game? Even though your graphics card should run the game, Intel graphics aren't the best for gaming. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

08-24-2009, 12:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
clark31589 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista home premium	Re: Can my laptop run this game? Ok guys, thanks for all the help and input!