Hello all, I'm new to the Forums :baby:
I'm getting a laptop, probably in 1 month time and I've been making some configurations, here's what I've come up with:
Core 2 Duo T8300 @ 2.4 GHz
2GB DDR2 RAM
GeForce 8400m GS w/ 256 MB RAM
1280x800
5400 rpm HDD
My question is whether this will be enough to run LO on some decent high settings (with all the new 3D models, texture packs and packs like Crimean Air Wars)?
I know LO is CPU dependant and the processor on this thing is a decent one, so is the RAM; what's troubling me are the GPU and HDD: The 8400m GS has a 64-bit memory interface and the HDD is turning at 5400 rpm. Will that be enough? Will the slower HDD affect loading times and in game performance a lot?
The setup above is a HP Pavilion dv6700t; my other option (a better one, I know) is a DELL XPS m1530 (same specs, but a GF 8600m GT w/ 256 MB RAM; 1440x900, and a 7200 rpm HDD); but the HP is a bit cheaper and I'm not running on a very high budget.
The laptop will mainly be used during my college classes, texture editing and some playing (consider LO a benchmark for it, that's the most important thing :D ).
I suppose that both options are a no-no for plugging in on an additional external monitor and using the laptop screen for flight instrument display and the like while playing on the external.
Anybody with a similar setup? What are your experiences?